While growing up I saw many family members and friends struggle with their weight, I was fortunate because I could eat whatever I wanted and I never had to worry. If I did add a few pounds it was very easy for me to drop the extra pounds by eating less for a few days and I would be right back on track. One person I watched on the roller coaster of weight gain and loss was my mom. I heard her worries and struggles. I listened to those common words for so many, “I just look at food and I gain weight”.

I couldn’t understand her struggles because she always ate balanced meals with veggies, meats, and fish. She must have tried every diet out there and was faithful to each one. She would shed pounds and then it would come right back. Now that she is older, her challenges are bigger because she has problems with her legs and feet so exercise is out of the question for the moment.

I was so excited when Home DNA reached out for me to review the process, I knew this was our chance to really look into the root of my mom’s problem. My youngest daughter has also always struggled and although she has been successful, I wanted her to try it too. We’ll be writing about her in another post once she gets her results back. 

Once you read about this cutting-edge product that will be the new trend, you will want to start yours!!

It took my mom about 10 minutes to complete the test. Home DNA makes it so easy, there really isn’t an excuse to NOT do it. Once you receive your kit which has everything you need, you follow the directions and mail everything back to the lab.

1. Register your kit online with your informaion
2. Write the same information on the provided envelope
3. Open four swabs and swap the inside of your cheek 
4. Wave the swabs to dry them and place inside the provided envelope
5. Place the envelope inside the pre-addressed, pre-paid envelope and place in the mail 
6. Wait for your results (Typical turnaround time for getting results is 6 weeks, once samples arrive at the lab)

Due to state regulations, currently not available in New York and Maryland. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

WHY Home DNA

Eliminate the guesswork for getting to and maintaining a healthy weight.

Your genes play a big role in your body composition but it’s also important to realize lifestyle and diet play a significant role as well.

HomeDNA™ Healthy Weight is a scientifically-based weight- management test and program that identifies your unique genetic makeup and provides diet and exercise strategies specifically tailored to your genotype. Just take the simple at-home DNA test and within a few weeks you receive personalized nutrition and fitness recommendations that work best for your body. Get ready to take control of your health.

Your DNA is the same your entire life so you will never need to take the test again! 

The LAB

The lab analyzes genetic markers (SNPS) that have been shown through external research to be related to various ways the human body processes food, nutrients and physical exercise.

HomeDNA Healthy Weight focuses solely on those genes that are related to the body’s ability to process food, nutrients and physical exercise. Any DNA test performed to detect predictors for disease should be interpreted by a physician or a certified genetic counselor.

The algorithm used for this test is based on the latest  science. Please see our “Resources” tab for links to studies. 

The laboratory has protocols that ensure very high accuracy so you can be sure your test has been processed correctly.

Your HomeDNA Healthy Weight report contains nutrition and exercise recommendations specific to your genetic test results (i.e., your DNA).

FOOD

The nutrition information discusses in easy language how much protein, carbohydrates and fat you should consume daily, which nutrients for which you may be at risk of deficiency, and which foods are good sources of those nutrients. You will learn how your body responds to fat, protein and carbohydrate intake in relation to how you use them for energy, and thus, how best to eat in order to lose body fat.

 

One of my favorite pieces is the 7 day meal plan!

EXERCISE

Your HomeDNA Healthy Weight report also indicates how likely you are to use fat for energy during different types of exercise. It will give you specific information about exercises that are best aligned with your genetic test results: which types, at what intensity, for how long, and how often.

 

The Home DNA Healthy Weight™ test, a simple at-home cheek swab, provides you with in-depth, easy to understand information about your body and the types of training, diets and supplements it responds to best.

To start your Home DNA analysis or for more information, Home DNA

We will be letting you know how it works out after doing it for a few months. Stay Tuned!