How accurate is Lifetime Fitness RMR testing

mochamommy
mochamommy Posts: 187 Member
edited February 11 in Health and Weight Loss
My resting metabolism according to their tests is 1267. They suggested a 1050 a day weight loss plan.

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  • dmt4641
    dmt4641 Posts: 409 Member
    Wow, that sounds like way too low. I was previously a member of Lifetime Fitness and they are constantly trying to sell you different tests and training/nutrition services. I have honestly gotten better advice for free from these message boards.
  • evileen99
    evileen99 Posts: 1,564 Member
    I don't know what equipment they're using or how the staff is trained (I used to do metabolic testing in a hospital), so I can't speak to the accuracy, but that number could certainly be a reasonable approximation of your RMR/BMR. You shouldn't, however, eat below that number. You need to calculate your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure)--and be honest when you fill out the form--and subtract 10-15% off of that as your target intake.

    http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/
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