Kenny Before

Like many people, Kenny never noticed exactly how much weight he had put on over the last 20 years. Year-by-year his weight slowly crept up, a couple of pounds here and a few pounds there. However, in October 2010 while attending a wealth workshop, Kenny scored well in every area but what was troubling him most—his health. Only then did he come to the realization that carrying nearly 170 pounds was too much for his 5’ 5” frame to handle.

Kenny didn’t want to jump on the newest fad diet and was committed to making a lifestyle change—but he didn’t know where to begin. That’s when he learned about the Inherent Health Weight Management Test. His results indicated that, according to his genes, he would respond best to a low carb diet combined with high intensity exercise.

Kenny began making changes to his food intake immediately after receiving his results. With the help of his wife, he started reading labels at the grocery store and together they began eliminating high carb foods from their diet. For the first 30 days, Kenny used the free Inherent Diet and Nutrient Analyzer™ service’s  online journal to track what he was eating and to help ensure his diet consisted of the right proportions of each food group. Along with the changes to his diet he began working out for an hour at least three times a week. Although adding exercise to his daily routine was hard at first, over time Kenny’s energy levels dramatically increased and he hardly remembers a time where exercise wasn’t part of his daily life.

Kenny After

As he began shedding pounds Kenny took to his social network for motivation. He took pictures at his weekly weigh-ins and uploaded pictures of his meals. When Kenny had challenging days,he read the words of encouragement left by his friends and family who were accompanying him along this journey.

In the 12 months since taking the test, Kenny lost a total of 34 pounds. He feels great and credits a better understanding of his genes as the key to taking the weight off and keeping it off for good.

Regards,
The Inherent Health Team

Pulkit's before and after photos

As the year comes to a close we wanted to give you the gift of hope by sharing a customer success story.

Pulkit, a 25 year old banking professional, struggled with his weight since middle school. As an adult, he made numerous attempts to shed significant pounds, relying on “common knowledge” – cut out the sweets and exercise – but like millions of people in the same boat, was never able to lose more than a few pounds at a time. “When you only lose 4-6 pounds after dieting and exercising for a month, it’s easy to give up,” he said. The ongoing struggle took a toll on his self-esteem and Pulkit had come to terms that he would be overweight for life.

When Pulkit learned about the Inherent Health Weight Management Genetic Test, he wondered if this could finally be the key to losing the weight and keeping it off. His test results indicated that his body would respond best to a diet low in carbs and high metabolic exercise (a change from the strength training that he previously engaged in). Although Pulkit tried “low carb” diets in the past, the test results educated him on the difference between good carbs and bad carbs and suggested foods that were best suited to his unique genetic makeup.

After one week, Pulkit lost more weight (7 pounds) by dieting and exercising according to his genes then with any of the approaches he had tried in the past.  Eight months later he was down more than 50 pounds; reduced his body fat by nearly one-third; and went from a size 38 waist to a size 32.

Pulkit credits the test with arming with providing the information and confidence that he needed to dramatically alter his life. In his own words, “I never again have to wonder if the latest diet trend would work for me because my genes will never change,” he said. “I have come to understand that losing weight should require work, but it should not be a constant struggle. I‘ve adopted the information from the test into my lifestyle to ensure I will always retain a healthy weight.”

As we head into the New Year, we hope sharing Pulkit’s story provides you with the encouragement you need to begin or stay on your own health journey. We wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season.

Until Next Year,
The Inherent Health Team

Holiday season is approaching, which means lots of yummy holiday treats to stand in our way of healthy eating. But plenty of people are able to keep their eating in check this holiday season with the help of the Weight Management Genetic Test. Here is the story of one woman who hasn’t gone back to her unhealthy ways since taking the test.

To put it simply, Megan, an orthopedic and geriatric nurse, was sick and tired of putting so much effort into diets that didn’t work. Like so many Americans, Megan had been on several diets over the years, but usually gave up on them after not seeing the results she had hoped for. After hearing about the Weight Management Genetic Test from some friends and colleagues, she thought she would give it a try.

Megan received her test results in March 2011 and found out she was a Fat Trimmer, meaning she was genetically more likely to lose weight by following a diet that reduces the calories coming from fat. Interestingly, Megan had cut carbs before her wedding and was miserable so she was thrilled that she could eat bread again (in moderation, of course). To learn that she could lose weight AND eat bread was music to Megan’s ears.

In addition to changing her dietary approach, Megan learned from her test results that she should incorporate high intensity workouts in order to see the best results. Megan signed up for a half marathon and loved the experience. In fact, she now plans to run a full marathon – that’s 26.2 miles – in the near future.

Today, just seven months after taking the test, Megan is 15 pounds lighter and feeling better than ever. She has more energy than ever before now that she is not carrying around that extra weight. Her results have been so astounding that her aunt has taken noticed and ordered the test for herself.

As a nurse, Megan has seen first-hand the effects obesity can have on a person’s health and is excited that there is now a simple and easy test that can help jump start people’s weight loss and help people get back on track.

Check out Megan’s before and after pictures. A picture says a thousand words!

Regards,

Gary Breton
Director, Genetic Test Brands

With the summer rapidly coming to a close we wanted to share the Inherent Health success story of Amy, a 43 year old real estate agent and mother of two who struggled with her weight throughout her adult life. Like many dieters, Amy tried every new approach, including all of the fads, but her results were inconsistent and she was left constantly hungry.

This all changed in the summer of 2008 when Amy’s neighbor approached her after noticing she wasn’t eating anything at a neighborhood barbeque. After Amy explained that she was on a calorie-restrictive diet, the neighbor told her about Inherent Health’s Weight Management Genetic Test. Amy was skeptical at first, concerned that she would be placed on yet another restrictive diet, leaving her hungry and demotivated. However, after a quick primer on the science behind the test and with an understanding that it analyzes her genetic makeup to determine whether she would respond best to a low fat, low carb or balanced diet, Amy was excited to order the test kit.

Two weeks after mailing in her cheek swab test, she received her results: based on her unique genetic profile, Amy learned that she would respond best to a low-carb diet coupled with a high intensity exercise regimen. The test also recommended the type of carbs right for Amy. At first, Amy doubted her ability to endure a low-carb, energy intensive lifestyle, but three years and 35 pounds later, she couldn’t imagine eating or exercising any other way. Amy credits the Weight Management Test with unlocking the key to her personal weight loss and providing her with the roadmap to keep the weight off.

Have a look at Amy’s before and after pictures. Congrats Amy! Keep up the great work.

Stay tuned next week when Dr. Ken Kornman explains Carbohydrates 101.

Regards,

Lew Bender
Chief Executive Officer