Q: I am a diabetic with heart disease. I had a mild heart attack 2 years ago. Since that time I have been on a regular workout routine alternating cardio and strength training 5 to 7 days a week. I currently count carbs so that I know how much insulin to take. I use a insulin pump so I have complete flexibility in my dosage routine. I am 52, 6 ft tall and 215. Over the past 18 months I have gained 20 pounds and I want to get rid of it. Will your program work for me?  

A: It's fantastic that you are already strength training, doing cardio and watching your diet. However, the Burn The Fat program may not be appropriate for everyone. You should always check with your physician before starting an exercise and or diet program, but especially when you have special clinical or medical considerations. 

In the introduction of the Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle (BFFM) e-book, I wrote that the purpose of the BFFM program is:  

"To help healthy people with no medical conditions or health problems to reach their cosmetic fitness and body composition goals (fat loss / muscle gain) through nutrition, exercise and proper mental approach."  

I am not a medical professional or registered dietician; I am a health, fitness, and personal success coach. I am not qualified to give medical or clinical advice. 

BFFM has already received the "thumbs up" from registered dieticians, exercise physiologists and several physicians who have used the program themselves, and nearly any health professional would agree that the BFFM "baseline diet" program and the BFFM exercise guidelines are an extremely healthy way for active, fitness-minded people to stay fit and lean for life.  

However, the Burn The fat program was NOT designed to accommodate any special needs or adjustments for individuals with diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disorder, or any other health, medical or clinical metabolic conditions.  

The use of diet and nutrition to control metabolic disorders and disease can be a very complicated science and that is not the purpose of my programs.  

Although you may benefit from much of the information in the book (and every person alive would benefit from the information on goals, motivation and self image psychology since it applies equally to all areas of life), you should check with your physician and or dietician/nutritionist before making any changes to your exercise or diet programs.  

I have quite a few connections in the health and fitness industry, so if you are at a loss about where to turn for information specific to your personal needs, I will be happy to provide you with a referral to the appropriate qualified professional (registered dietician or clinical nutritionist). Just click here to email me for details:   www.burnthefat.com/contact.html

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