A BioSignature Journey

Hey, I am one of the lucky clients who trains with Douglas and was given the privilege to share with you my experience and journey with the BioSignature Modulation program.

I did it once before, exactly a year ago, I am happy to  say it was considered a success story being one of the few people who did it in my circle. I can say I benefited from the experience during the past year it was worth it and I came out of it leaner, stronger, healthier and best of all  with more knowledge about my body.

Now needing to refresh, follow-up on my experience, doing it the second time around seems to be more interesting, motivating and exciting especially with a training partner. Now, I know more about my body, have the experience, I can avoid all the pitfalls I did, make use of lessons learned and commit to it as a way of life! Once you learn your BioSignature strengths and weaknesses and the techniques to achieve your fat loss, you are able to maintain a healthy, lean and strong body for life.

For those people who went through the BioSignature will understand what I’m talking about and have a chance to  look at a different experience. For those people who never did it, will get to know about it and it’s benefits and rewards. Everybody will get to learn something from our experience through this challenging journey!

So what is Biosignature Modulation?

Check out what Douglas says about BioSignature.

It is a scientific approach to fat spot reduction and fat loss with long-term health benefits of having a balanced hormonal system. A qualified personal trainer like Douglas has the knowledge and tools to combat site specific fat storage which is apparently due to imbalances in our body biochemistry, especially our hormones, if unbalanced, cause the extra body fat %.Using a simple 12-point skin-fold test, dietary changes, supplementation and exercise based on our individual biochemistry by following our personal plan, we will emerge leaner, stronger, healthier, and more energetic!

According to Douglas, what’s nice about this program is that it changes as our body changes so as we become healthier, stronger and leaner our body needs to be challenged in different ways.  Douglas will assess our progress every week to ensure we have consistent progress and to motivate us to stay on track with our goals!

How did the Journey start?

1.     Measurements

The first step is taking measurements: There are 12 major body fat sites that were quickly and accurately tested by a pair of skin calipers. These sites include the cheek, chin, pectoral region, triceps, umbilical, supra iliac, subscapular, mid axillary, quadriceps, hamstrings, knee and calf.

Apparently each hormone is related to a skin-fold as follows:

• Cortisol: Umbilical; Excessive fat gain in belly region, excess carbs and stress levels
• Insulin: Suprailliac, Subscrapular; Excessive fat gain in love handles and on the upper back
• Estrogen: Quadriceps, Hamstrings; Excessive fat gain in hips and legs
• Testosterone: Pectoral, Tricep; Androgen imbalance, accumulated fat in chest area for men
• Growth Hormone: Knee, Calf; Reflects sleep patterns and overall fat loss
• Thyroid: Mid-auxillary; Function of thyroid, accumulated fat 8 inches below armpit

2.     Analysis

The next step the biosignature sites were analyzed. Interestingly enough, my training partner and I had similar problem areas but with differences in priorities. Generally, it was discovered that there is an excess amount of fat in the following priority areas, besides decreasing body fat % and increasing lean body mass:

1. Hamstrings: the issue is with estrogen levels. Need to detoxify estrogen levels.
2. Quadriceps: the issue is with estrogen levels. Need to detoxify estrogen levels.
3. Calves: the issue is with growth hormone. Need to improve sleep patterns.

Looking at the analysis and comparing myself to last year, my priorities remained the same but the order changed. In others areas some improved, some stayed the same and some got worse! I would have imagined different priorities so you never know for sure until you get tested and analyzed. So prepare to be surprised!

3.     Protocol (Personal plan)

After determining the cause of the fat, the next step was to make appropriate modifications in our diet and exercise prescription which consists of a customized personal plan for:

1. Nutrition
2. Supplementation
3. Training and exercise regimen

The following initial plan was devised for both of us to be updated as we go based on our progress and how we feel and respond to the program:

General Plan: The program plan is for 12 weeks to see results. There will be 2 weeks (14 days) foundation where we clean our system from toxins by following strict detox rules and supplementation. Then introduce sugars, carbs and dairy back into the system slowly one variety at a time and see how we feel. Also introduce other supplements for estrogen detox and fiber cycle.
Nutrition:1. Foundation (Week 1 and 2): Take supplements for foundation Eat good quality fresh protein (meat,   chicken, turkey, fish), salad/veggies Eat less nuts due to increase in fish oil   intake Beans allowed like lima and kidney beans   fresh Take almonds for sweet cravings Coffee tea no sugar or milk 2.  Week 3: Introduce Sugar Fruits mainly berries Dark chocolate 3.  Week 4: Introduce good Carbs  Potatoes and sweet potatoes Gluten free bread or crackers 4. Week 5: Introduce Dairy	Supplementation:Foundation: Omega 3 6.1 EPA – DHA Multi Intense vitamins Zinc Magnesium L Carnitine Vitamin D3 For Estrogen detox: EstroClear for Women Perfect E 3.0 EstroDetox for EstroDefense For Estrogen Fiber Cycle: Primal Fiber PrimalFiber 2 PrimalFiber 3 ProFlora Excellence DFCaps S.B. 1.0
Training: (Foundation 2 weeks) Body Pump Grit Spin Personal Training Yoga (optional)	For Growth Hormone: Yang R-ALA Fast Brain 2.0 Glycine Tribulus Supreme Alpha GPC

Well after taking measurements, doing analysis and formulating an initial plan, we started the foundation stage. I will post our progress, reveal more information and our personal experience  to take you through our journey with Douglas with the BioSignature Modulation.

Please feel free to comment and ask questions. That’s what it’s all about…sharing the experience!

See you soon!