The Metabolic Effect Diet: Eat More, Work Out Less, and Actually Lose Weight While You Rest [Paperback]

Jade Teta (Author), Keoni Teta (Author)

Book Description

Release date: January 25, 2011

“At last! Jade and Keoni not only blast the myth of aerobic exercise for fat loss but give you the science to understand the right way to eat and exercise to turn your body into a fat burning machine.”

— J. J. Virgin, nutritionist to Dr. Phil and author of The Art of Losing It

 

The Metabolic Effect Diet is the revolutionary fitness program that enables you to build muscle and lose weight by working out less! Developed by Jade Teta and Keoni Teta, The Metabolic Effect can help you get the body of your dreams by unlocking your fat-burning hormones. Now you can eat more, work out less, and actually lose weight while you rest.

Editorial Reviews

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“At last! Jade and Keoni not only blast the myth of aerobic exercise for fat loss but give you the science to understand the right way to eat and exercise to turn your body into a fat burning machine.” (J.J. Virgin, nutritionist to Dr. Phil and author of The Art of Losing It )

“Refreshing to see a book based on science and what really works to help people change their bodies for the long term. With this book more people will learn the secrets behind achieving the body they want. The New ME Diet will get people moving and their metabolism revving.” (Rachel Cosgrove, Bestselling author of The Female Body Breakthrough )

“This cutting-edge, biochemically innovative book is the missing link in my nutrition practice.” (Esther Blum, MS, RD, CDN, CNS, author of Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous and Secrets of Gorgeous )

“More than just a diet, this complete nutrition and exercise system will finally unlock the door to a leaner, stronger, fitter body. If you’ve been looking for something that incorporates the most effective cutting edge tips, tricks and techniques for dropping fat in a hurry... this is it!” (Christian Finn, MSc )

Top 10 Notable New Diet Book (Time magazine )

From the Back Cover

Holistic physicians, biochemists, and personal trainers Jade Teta and Keoni Teta have created a diet and exercise program that jump-starts your stalled metabolism. More than ten thousand people have learned to lose weight smarter by not working harder with The Metabolic Effect Diet, and now you can too.

• Create a personalized diet plan that supports your best hormonal balance and turns you into a fat burner.
• Fight hunger and cravings with five to six meals a day and a Reward Meal each week.
• Perform rest-based weight-training exercises (hybrids) requiring only a pair of light weights and three thirty-minute sessions per week—and burn fat even while you rest!

Stop counting calories and start losing weight with The Metabolic Effect Diet

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; Reprint edition (January 25, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061834890
• ISBN-13: 978-0061834899
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,033 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Jade Teta was born in Mineola, New York, to James G. Teta Sr. and Joyce Teta. The youngest of four children. His siblings are Kimo Teta, Keoni Teta, and Jodi Teta. He moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at the age of four, and grew up with his Northern Italian American family in the South. He currently lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with his wife, Jill Coleman.

Dr. Teta completed his undergraduate training at North Carolina State University, earning a bachelors of science in biochemistry. He then went on to study at Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington, widely regarded as "the Harvard of natural medicine." There he earned his doctorate in naturopathic medicine, a distinct profession of primary care physicians who specialize in integrative and alternative medicine. Dr. Teta is a licensed family physician in Washington. Dr. Teta also has extensive experience in the field of fitness, having worked as a personal trainer for close to twenty years. He carries advanced certifications in fitness from the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. His natural medicine background, along with his fitness expertise, has defined his healthcare specialties of hormonal weight loss and functional medicine approaches to chronic disease.

Along with his brother Keoni Dr. Teta writes a monthly column called "Exercise Is Medicine" for the international alternative medicine journal Townsend Letter. He is also a contributing expert to the national fitness publication OnFitness magazine. He has been a featured expert lecturer at medical conferences around the country and is the coauthor, with his brother Keoni of the book The New ME Diet.

Dr. Teta is also the developer of the rest-based training format for group exercise and personal training, and founded Metabolic Effect Inc. (ME) with his brother Keoni in 2005. ME is an exercise and lifestyle company specializing in individualized diet, exercise, and lifestyle approaches to fitness and fat loss.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

346 of 386 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Same old, same old June 17, 2010

By emma force

Format:Hardcover

Most of the reviews I've read here read like advertisements for this book and diet plan. I understand that the authors would like a groundswell of support and Amazon is a good way to begin this, but the reviews here are likely not reflective of what you'd hear from your average reader and user of this plan.

There is very little (perhaps nothing, actually) that is new in this book. Have you ever read a diet book that directs you to eat several small meals spaced out during the day, not to eat too close to bed time, to eat fruit, vegetables and lean meats, and walk 30-60 minutes per day with a few weight-lifting work outs a week? You have? Well, so have I, and you'll read that advice again in this book.

As in most diet books, the authors walk you through basic metabolism and basic nutrition. They write about hormones. It's nothing that hasn't been outlined in other diet books many times over. Overall I've found that diet books tend to focus on the parts of biochemistry and nutrition that most closely match the plan they are promoting. This book is no different.

After taking a questionnaire you are given a general grouping of your metabolic type and directed to a diet that contains more or less of the same ingredients in slightly altered quantities from each other. It's a fairly boring diet plan overall - no surprises, you can imagine how many ways lean meats can be combined with fruit and veg and "acceptable fats", can't you? South Beach would tell you similar things, as would Weight Watchers and probably countless others. There are some cheat meals - again, similar to other diet plans I've read. Cheat, but cheat smart. You've heard that before as well most likely.

The exercise plan I've already outlined - do it moderately every day for 30-60 minutes and then follow a strength training routine the likes of which you'll find monthly in Shape magazine or similar. If you need something mapped out for you, this book will give you that.

Reading back over my review I see I sound pretty "meh" about this book, and that's an accurate take on it. There's nothing revolutionary here and I would suggest checking this out of your library rather than purchasing it, as it's not the diet book you'll want or need on your shelf long term. I would take the bulk of the reviews already listed with a grain of salt. If serious personal trainers and workoutaholics who have written surprisingly excited reviews here about this book haven't already heard the information contained in it a thousand times over, I'll eat my own laptop.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Some constructive criticism April 7, 2010

By FL Horn

Format:Hardcover

I have a lot of respect for the authors of this book, especially the fact that they pursued naturopathic medicine instead of traditional medicine. Yeah! We need more naturopaths being recognized for their treatment of the whole body and prevention. I raced to get the book the day you came out. I loved that it is geared specifically at changing the metabolism and body sculpting, rather than just weightloss. My constructive criticism is this: 1) Where are the before and after pictures? Information tells, but stories sell. I was very pleased with the stories that were included but would have loved to see some photos attached? 2) The title is misleading and unfortunately does not share the full lifestyle change that the book encompasses... WAY more than a diet book. 3) Is there a way to validate the type of burner that I am? I took the test and it came up that I am a muscle burner, but I am so skeptical that that is true. As I read the subsequent chapters on diet geared to a muscle burner, I kept being concerned that I scored correctly. Is there another validation point? Overall, I highly recommend the book b/c I know it delivers results from all the people who live in this area who I know have been going to the doctors or involved in the Metabollic Effect system. Thanks for putting the information all in one place!

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars ME is your final solution. It will work. March 28, 2010

By Venita Mitchell

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have been on the 10 wk fat loss plan since Feb. 22. The information I've learned, which is all clearly outlined in the book, has changed my life. I do not crave sweets and starchy foods as much as I used to and I actually crave vegetables like greens, broccoli, brussel sprouts and salads. I was familiar with the ME workout method before I joined the fat loss program and continue to find it a refreshing and liberating way to workout. I was on my way to being a sprint tri lover. However my life was sidetracked with other priorities and athletics took a back seat, by choice. The ME method allows me to get great quality workouts in short order. It's freeing to know I can be in shape without spending hours and hours on a bike, running or swimming. The key to success is preparing food/meals in advance or at least having a fool proof strategy to eating your meals on time. If you can eat 5 - 6 small meals and not get hungry you will be amazed at how little your crave sweets or other foods that may be your weakness for your burner type. I practice the tips on cocoa powder, honey before a workout, and fiber supplements like apple pectiin in smoothies, drinking green tea and taking the ME Metabolic Complex vitamin. What you read in the book is pretty much all there is to the lifestyle and after you've followed it a few weeks it is a breeze. There is nothing cumbersome or complicated about the ME lifestyle. I recommend the book and encourage you to use all the ME resources available on the web.

Jade is a wonderful teacher, leader and motivator. He totally supports his work in a very hands on way and has a very humble spirit about him. If you have questions please email the ME staff and they will help you in any way possible. The ME staff and brand is a great dependable resource to help you reach success in your fat loss journey.

Vee