Thread: Just did Metabolic Typing online test.... confused!

So I did the test and to be honest i'm not sure I answered everything 100% correctly as some things are hard to answer unless you have something to comapre them too. How do I know if my poop patterns are normal? How do I know if I my digestion is normal? Lots of the questions were very hard to answer and I hope I did them correctly.

Anyway, I came out as being a Sympathetic Dominant (carbo type) and I suppose i'm a bit surprised at that. However, the thing that really confuses me is that in my foods list there is no mention of bread or pasta and if I should eat it and what types I should eat. This is very frustrating as pretty much all of my meals are made up of bread or pasta and some type of meat. I like the fact that I can eat a ton of fruit and vegetables but no banana's or red meat or seafood? Arrrggghhh kill me now! My favourite types of foods are no no foods.

So basically my diet from now on will consist of certain types of fruits, veggies and chicken. Wooop-deee-doo!

Anyone else have less than desirable results? Can anyone comment on the bread/pasta issue i'm having?

Oh, another thing really confuses me.

I'm supposed to stay away from most fats correct? If this is the case then why is milk good for me yet skim milk is not? Doesn't make sense. Also, I can eat almonds and sesame seeds but no almond oil or sesame oil. How does that work? Seems like this thing is one massive contradiction.

And that's probably why I never got on to the metabolic typing thing...I don't have the discipline and it is way too restrictive for me! I'm not saying its not good and right, just that I dont like it!

If I understood the damn thing then i'm sure I could write a decent bulking diet using the basic principals. The problem is that everything is so confusing. I mean, i'm a carb type yet I can't eat brown or white rice. How does that work? Then with thing's like milk, I love milk but it bloats me like hell and fills me up in an instant yet it's one of my recommended foods. This shit don't add up.

Originally Posted by deniall

How do I know if my poop patterns are normal

Each log should look like it's made up of brown kidney beans all stuck together. Colour should be a chocolate brown, not to dark. Sometimes lighter brown mixed with a mustard colour is also OK. Width should be consistent. Another good sign is when the cable can make it from your date to the water (in the bowl) without breaking. This means you have very high tensile strength turds, good for making Mr Whippy's with. Not uncommon to see peas or corn even if you haven't eaten them recently.

Also, never be tempted to light your farts, it can be very dangerous.

Hahaha thanks for the extremely graphic and informative post.

Belmont would be the man with the answers....

Originally Posted by MissFit

Belmont would be the man with the answers....

Well lets get him up in hurrr!

Belmont did my MT for me and he really knows his stuff, did you do yours on metabolictyping.com? You paid for the service right?

Originally Posted by Andypoo

Belmont did my MT for me and he really knows his stuff, did you do yours on metabolictyping.com? You paid for the service right?

Metabolic Typing Online I think it was. Yep, I paid for it.

how is the test conducted? do they do a GTT?

Originally Posted by Sim882

how is the test conducted? do they do a GTT?

It's a questionairre. It's supposed to be the only fully legit MT website on the internet. Cost me $39.95 USD to do and I got a food sheet, diet plan and a few other bits and pieces.

Originally Posted by deniall

Anyway, I came out as being a Sympathetic Dominant (carbo type) and I suppose i'm a bit surprised at that.

Sorry if I'm straight to the point, but I'm on my lunch break :-)

If your avatar picture is you or anything like you, you would have many traits similar to that of a Sympathetic Dominant. I suggest you do some research on the physical, nutritional and emotional aspects of a Sympathetic Dominant and how to best balance these areas to support your training goals. As I have said previously there is no point rowing the boat harder if you are going in the wrong direction. Read the MT book or research online some of the pioneers e.g. Wollcott, Kristal & Haig.

The online test that you completed is a very basic starting point for Metabolic Typing. The testing protocols that I use are very different and include areas such as food intolerances, blood sugar levels, fungus and parasites as well as emotional roadblocks (these are not online questionnaires).

I would highly suggest that if you are serious about getting the most out of your MT that you go and see someone who is qualified with helping you implement the key concepts of MT properly and can also offer solutions to any other health challenges you may have.

Originally Posted by deniall

However, the thing that really confuses me is that in my foods list there is no mention of bread or pasta and if I should eat it and what types I should eat. This is very frustrating as pretty much all of my meals are made up of bread or pasta and some type of meat. I like the fact that I can eat a ton of fruit and vegetables but no banana's or red meat or seafood? Arrrggghhh kill me now! My favourite types of foods are no no foods.

What are breads and pasta's made from? GRAINS! Your food list contains a full list of grains, with some you would never of heard of. Sympathetic Dominants have the widest selection of grains as 'Ideal' foods. You will need to fine tune your macro nutrient rations with what is correct for you.

Originally Posted by deniall

So basically my diet from now on will consist of certain types of fruits, veggies and chicken. Wooop-deee-doo!

Anyone else have less than desirable results? Can anyone comment on the bread/pasta issue i'm having?

You are in the minority as a Sympathetic Dominant. As you convert foods to energy slower than a protein type you can get away with a higher carbohydrate content. You also have a tolerance to a greater number of foods than any other MT, so your fruits, veggies and chicken comment is way off the mark.

If you eat red meat only have a small portion, if you want to eat a banana make sure it is ripe. If you are serious I highly recommend you go and see a practitioner to educate you on how MT really works and the power of certain foods, purines and fats. The diet plans here on SM are great, have solid foundations and put together with research and application however they suit the protein type MT really well.

Originally Posted by deniall

Oh, another thing really confuses me.

I'm supposed to stay away from most fats correct? If this is the case then why is milk good for me yet skim milk is not? Doesn't make sense. Also, I can eat almonds and sesame seeds but no almond oil or sesame oil. How does that work? Seems like this thing is one massive contradiction.

True MT looks at quantity and quality.

My personal opinion is that pasturied cows milk is not great for most of the population. Whether it be that someone has lactose issues or dosent have the digestive enzymes to deal with it or whatever. The more processed the milk, the further it moves away from a worthwhile food source e.g. skim milk. In your case I would drink a smaller amount of full fat milk and avoid skim milk.

MT / Weston A. Price Foundation recommend raw milk, which can be found at farmers markets. It tastes fantastic and hasn't had all the good stuff killed by pastuerisation. I feed it to my 2 kids along with raw butter and cream so they are safe :-)

Almonds are a food, the oils are a concentrated source. You will not do as well on oils as they will slow your system down even further and cause blood sugar imbalances.

Originally Posted by Belmont

Sorry if I'm straight to the point, but I'm on my lunch break :-)

No probs :)

If your avatar picture is you or anything like you, you would have many traits similar to that of a Sympathetic Dominant.

This is me. Bottom right is current.

I suggest you do some research on the physical, nutritional and emotional aspects of a Sympathetic Dominant and how to best balance these areas to support your training goals. As I have said previously there is no point rowing the boat harder if you are going in the wrong direction. Read the MT book or research online some of the pioneers e.g. Wollcott, Kristal & Haig.

I will do that. I have ordered the book and will do some more reading online.

The online test that you completed is a very basic starting point for Metabolic Typing. The testing protocols that I use are very different and include areas such as food intolerances, blood sugar levels, fungus and parasites as well as emotional roadblocks (these are not online questionnaires).

No problem, I will have to find someone who can work the same way you do.

I would highly suggest that if you are serious about getting the most out of your MT that you go and see someone who is qualified with helping you implement the key concepts of MT properly and can also offer solutions to any other health challenges you may have.

Unfortunately I haven't been able to find anyone who specializes in MT in Perth.

What are breads and pasta's made from? GRAINS! Your food list contains a full list of grains, with some you would never of heard of. Sympathetic Dominants have the widest selection of grains as 'Ideal' foods. You will need to fine tune your macro nutrient rations with what is correct for you.

I didn't think of it that way. Thanks for the heads up.

You are in the minority as a Sympathetic Dominant. As you convert foods to energy slower than a protein type you can get away with a higher carbohydrate content. You also have a tolerance to a greater number of foods than any other MT, so your fruits, veggies and chicken comment is way off the mark.

It's ok, I was just being a smart arse.

If you eat red meat only have a small portion, if you want to eat a banana make sure it is ripe. If you are serious I highly recommend you go and see a practitioner to educate you on how MT really works and the power of certain foods, purines and fats. The diet plans here on SM are great, have solid foundations and put together with research and application however they suit the protein type MT really well.

Thanks for the advice re: red meat and bananas.

True MT looks at quantity and quality.

My personal opinion is that pasturied cows milk is not great for most of the population. Whether it be that someone has lactose issues or dosent have the digestive enzymes to deal with it or whatever. The more processed the milk, the further it moves away from a worthwhile food source e.g. skim milk. In your case I would drink a smaller amount of full fat milk and avoid skim milk.

MT / Weston A. Price Foundation recommend raw milk, which can be found at farmers markets. It tastes fantastic and hasn't had all the good stuff killed by pastuerisation. I feed it to my 2 kids along with raw butter and cream so they are safe :-)

I have been searcing for a source of raw milk in Perth and will continue to do so.

Almonds are a food, the oils are a concentrated source. You will not do as well on oils as they will slow your system down even further and cause blood sugar imbalances.

Thanks. That explains a lot.

I did some quick research but couldn't find anyone in WA that I would recommend sorry :-(

A C.H.E.K Practitioner or Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 2 may be able to assist you but I sometimes feel their real world knowledge and application of the key concepts of MT isn't that great. If you happen to find one in your area just check them out to see if they are the right person to guide you.

some great progress there man!