Genetic Clues You’re Eating the Wrong Diet
You eat clean. You cut carbs (or load up on them). You fast. You hit your protein goals. And still—your weight won’t budge. You’re exhausted. You’re bloated. Your hormones feel off.
Sound familiar? The truth is, you might be eating the wrong diet… for your genes.
Why “One-Size-Fits-All” Diets Don’t Work
Popular diets like keto, high-protein, intermittent fasting, or low-fat can work for some—but for others, they backfire. That’s because your genes control how your body metabolizes food, responds to nutrients, and stores fat.
Let’s break it down:
MC4R gene variants increase appetite and reduce satiety.
FTO variants are linked to higher fat mass and constant cravings.
APOA2 gene carriers may gain more weight on high saturated fat diets.
MCM6 variants mean your bloating might be lactose intolerance at play.
mTOR gene activity affects how much protein you really need—and too much could accelerate aging or inflammation.
🔬 Studies show that personalized diets based on genetic data result in better weight loss, reduced inflammation, improved energy, and even better sleep and mood【source: PMID 35163268】.
Genetic Red Flags Your Diet Isn’t Right for You
Here are a few common signs your genes are at odds with your current eating habits:
You feel full but never satisfied
→ This could be your FTO gene lowering satiety signals, especially when you're not eating the right macronutrient balance.You gain weight on high-fat diets—even the “healthy” ones
→ If you carry the APOA2 or APOE4 variants, your body likely struggles with saturated fats.You get hangry if you try intermittent fasting
→ Some people with naturally efficient glucose metabolism don’t need to fast and may spike cortisol (hello, stress weight!).You feel worse after increasing your protein
→ If your mTOR pathway is already overactive, more protein can lead to inflammation, not strength.You’ve tried every diet and still feel stuck
→ This is a big one. Without understanding your genetic blueprint, you’re guessing—at best.
Real Client Transformations
“I was doing everything right. Clean eating, fasting, exercising—and I still felt inflamed and stuck at the same weight. After my genetic report with Morgan, we reduced protein and pulled back on fasting. I dropped 20lbs in 12 weeks, my energy returned, and my sleep improved. I feel like I finally understand my body.”
— Jenna M., Age 40
“After learning I had the MC4R and FTO variants, everything made sense. We adjusted my macros and focused on stress and sleep before touching the food. I'm down 75lbs and feel hopeful for the first time in years.”
— Mark L., Age 42
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