Thread: Where to find metabolic type

Cool, thanks for that Ozzie78 :D

I can vouch for Mark Latham's knowledge in the area of MT.

Remember that you dont need to see your MT advisor in person. Email / phone works well too, as well as this great forum.

Thats 2 votes for Mark Latham - he must be good :D

Thanks for the feedback Belmont....i dont know too much about MT at this stage and i was under the impression that the assessment had to be done face to face.

I'd buy the book and read it - take the basic test, understand the process and then move onto the Intermediate or Advanced test from someone like Mark or myself.

If you do the Intermediate test you will always get plently of help from us on the forum

Cool, im getting the book today, so hopefully i'll gain some understanding what this is all about :)

But i wasnt aware that there are different levels of testing ie beginners, intermediate etc....

Well i got the book and did the test and it turns out that i am a 'Mixed Type'...so i am in between the Protein Type and Carbo Type.

So...where to from now....at this point do i take the Advanced test

I had the MT online test done - also read the book, but I still don't understand the whole thing!!!

Without seeking professional help I simply do not get the "macronutrient breakdowns" etc. I'm wouldn't consider myself a dumb bunnie (not by a long shot), but I honestly find it all really confusing and I don't understand how you do the breakdowns..........





(Shhhhh - I think that was the noise of a female admitting she doesn't know something.....:D )

Originally Posted by CardioPixie

Well i got the book and did the test and it turns out that i am a 'Mixed Type'...so i am in between the Protein Type and Carbo Type.

So...where to from now....at this point do i take the Advanced test

No not at all, start with the basic and learn the process (read the fine-tuning section). Listen to your body.

You are a mixed type so you need to make sure that you dont tip the scales either way e.g. into a Carb or Protein type. But rather stay balanced between the two. Its not a bad MT to have :-)

The book gives you your macronutrient ratios and a food plan to follow.

Originally Posted by wood-duck

I had the MT online test done - also read the book, but I still don't understand the whole thing!!!

Without seeking professional help I simply do not get the "macronutrient breakdowns" etc. I'm wouldn't consider myself a dumb bunnie (not by a long shot), but I honestly find it all really confusing and I don't understand how you do the breakdowns..........





(Shhhhh - I think that was the noise of a female admitting she doesn't know something.....:D )

Protein

Fats

Carbohydrates

Thanks for the feedback Belmont :D

I really wanted to be the Protein Type cause i am currently doing the Ketosis diet....but i will re-read all the bits in the book to make sure it all sinks in.

I think anybody who likes working out would love to be a protein type :-)

MT explains why there is no one diet that is right for everyone. Any diet e.g. Atkins, Great Australian Diet, South Beach all have success rates because there would be plenty of people that would do well on it (suited to their MT).

Alot of protein types would do well on the CSIRO diet, however they would not do as well on Dr Tickell's 'Great Australian Diet' as it is based on the Okinowans and is higher in carbohydrates. Merv Hughes is a classic example from Celebrity Overhaul as he came back a second time as he didnt get the desired outcome as the diet was higher in carbs and not suited to his MT (as a guess I'd say he's a protein type).

Although Tickell's HI Factor (Human Interference) is a great way to look at what food you should put into your mouth.

Whether or not you will have success on it will depend on your MT.

Sorry for babbling a bit, but MT really is one of the best resources you can invest in your self for optimal health.

Remember that MT isnt a diet it is more of a process.

One of the biggest problems with 'diets' is that you are always just copying what the book or TV program says. You follow the menu for 2 weeks, a month or maybe 3 months. You lose some weight and feel good but soon slip back into your old habits. Lifestyle changes are an important factor in long term success.

Suggested Reading would be

www.mercola.com

Also some articles by Paul Chek would be worth taking a look at.

Hi Belmont, excellent post :D!.

Paul Chek is the one who put me on to this concept in the first place, a few years ago now.

Belmont - I understand the initial breakdown of carb, protein and fats....

But there is still something a little confusing about the MT for a beginner. For example - what is chicken to be considered? A protein? It also contains x-amount of fat, so is this fat % to be taken into account under the "fats" breakdown? Nuts are in the same category. As I said - i'm not stupid, but when you're a learner at anything, it can be confusing!

I followed my recommended diet for a few weeks on the basic carb, protein, fat breakdowns, and put on a truck-load of weight!! It simply didn't work for me. Now, i'm not sure if that's because I did the breakdowns wrong or it just isn't right for me.

Here's a small part out of one of my articles that is used in primary schools at the moment.

Protein, Carbs and Fat – What do they all mean?

Let’s break them down and look at their impact on the body.

Protein

Protein is made up of amino acids. There are 20 different amino acids. Our body is able to produce 14 of the 20 amino acids. We have to get the remaining amino acids from the foods we eat. The function of protein is to build, maintain, and replace the tissues in your body such as muscle. Protein also makes antibodies and haemoglobin which is responsible for delivering oxygen to your blood cells.

Protein sources include meat, poultry, eggs, fish and dairy, nuts and legumes

Carbohydrates

Most people don’t really know what ‘carbs’ or a carbohydrate is. They are often referred to as sweets, pasta and bread and through today’s media are known as the enemy of any dieter looking to lose weight.

Should I eat carbs after midday?
Should I eat carbs after 3pm?
Should I eat carbs at night?

The answer is YES.

We do need a certain amount of carbohydrates in our diet. They are the body’s primary source of energy and a continual intake of carbohydrates is needed to feed the brain which uses more than 2/3 of the circulating carbohydrates in the bloodstream.

Eating carbohydrates will not make you fat. It is an increase in overall energy intake that is the result of weight gain. The biggest problems associated with carbohydrates are when they are refined, processed and subject to human interference. Two of the biggest culprits are white sugar and white flour. These foods are designed to appeal to your taste buds, and contain no real nutritional value.

Try and limit or avoid all foods containing white sugar and white flour including:

•White Breads
•Pastas
•Cakes
•Biscuits
•Wine
•Beer
•Table sugar

What about Vegetables?

Yes they are carbohydrates. There is no food group that is denser with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and flavonoids than the vegetable group. This is particularly true for the vegetables that grow above the ground.

Fats

The average Australian diet is reported to be between 35 – 50%. High fat diets (processed and junk foods) are a major contributor to obesity and diseases. Fats are very energy dense and for this reason they make up a smaller percentage of your energy intake.

1g Fat = 9 calories
1g Protein = 4 calories
Carbohydrate = 4 calories

Certain fats are essential to the human body and extremely low fat diets are unhealthy and not recommended. It is the type of fat that you consume that makes the difference. Good fats come from plants. They provide us with the essential fatty acids Omega 3 and 6. These are also found in some fish. Around half of our brain is composed of fatty acid molecules. The correct balance of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to improve cases of children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Good sources of fats include:

•Olive Oil (Cold Pressed Extra Virgin is best)
•Olives
•Avocado
•Almonds
•Coconut Oil
•Fish Oil

Eggs are Healthy

Organic eggs contain a 1:1 omega 6 to 3 ratio, while commercial eggs contain a 19:1 omega 6 to 3 ratio.


Ive edited it a bit but i hope you get the general idea :-)

Originally Posted by Belmont

Organic eggs contain a 1:1 omega 6 to 3 ratio, while commercial eggs contain a 19:1 omega 6 to 3 ratio.

say it isn't so