Resting Metabolic Rate results
mimielle
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I thought I would share my results from getting a Resting metabolic rate test (RMR; also referred to as BMR.)
I am a 30 year old female, 138 lbs, 5ft 6in. To lose 1/2 lb a week, the guided goals on this website suggest 1450 calories a day and the BMR tool calculates that my BMR is 1363.
Two years ago, I was 165 lbs and lightly active (2-3 hours/week) when I became interested in training for triathlons. I lost about 15 lbs by eating healthy and being very active (6 - 11 hours/week). In November, I joined this group and lost another 10 lbs by counting calories and exercise. Lately, I found myself always hungry when trying to keep within the calories that myfitness pal suggested. Basically the same food I was eating last August woudn't keep me full for a day this February, even though I am now lighter. It didn't make a lot of sense to me. I decided to get my RMR testing as I believed that with my increased activity level, and probably more muscle and less fat, that my metabolism is probably higher than 8 months ago. I also wanted to make sure I was properly fuelling myself for my training while losing weight slowly.
My results indicated that my RMR is about 1700 calories a day, or 2200 calories for an office worker lifestyle without exercise calories.
My goal is to lose 1/2 lb week so I will plan on eating about 1950 calories a day when I don't exercise and eat most of my exercise calories when I do. You can change your calorie goal manually in the goals section.
Basically the point to this post is if you're getting close to your goal weight, and you have increased your activity level a lot, consider getting this test done. I am going to try this for the next month and report back if I see some changes.
I am a 30 year old female, 138 lbs, 5ft 6in. To lose 1/2 lb a week, the guided goals on this website suggest 1450 calories a day and the BMR tool calculates that my BMR is 1363.
Two years ago, I was 165 lbs and lightly active (2-3 hours/week) when I became interested in training for triathlons. I lost about 15 lbs by eating healthy and being very active (6 - 11 hours/week). In November, I joined this group and lost another 10 lbs by counting calories and exercise. Lately, I found myself always hungry when trying to keep within the calories that myfitness pal suggested. Basically the same food I was eating last August woudn't keep me full for a day this February, even though I am now lighter. It didn't make a lot of sense to me. I decided to get my RMR testing as I believed that with my increased activity level, and probably more muscle and less fat, that my metabolism is probably higher than 8 months ago. I also wanted to make sure I was properly fuelling myself for my training while losing weight slowly.
My results indicated that my RMR is about 1700 calories a day, or 2200 calories for an office worker lifestyle without exercise calories.
My goal is to lose 1/2 lb week so I will plan on eating about 1950 calories a day when I don't exercise and eat most of my exercise calories when I do. You can change your calorie goal manually in the goals section.
Basically the point to this post is if you're getting close to your goal weight, and you have increased your activity level a lot, consider getting this test done. I am going to try this for the next month and report back if I see some changes.
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I thought I would share my results from getting a Resting metabolic rate test (RMR; also referred to as BMR.)
I am a 30 year old female, 138 lbs, 5ft 6in. To lose 1/2 lb a week, the guided goals on this website suggest 1450 calories a day and the BMR tool calculates that my BMR is 1363.
Two years ago, I was 165 lbs and lightly active (2-3 hours/week) when I became interested in training for triathlons. I lost about 15 lbs by eating healthy and being very active (6 - 11 hours/week). In November, I joined this group and lost another 10 lbs by counting calories and exercise. Lately, I found myself always hungry when trying to keep within the calories that myfitness pal suggested. Basically the same food I was eating last August woudn't keep me full for a day this February, even though I am now lighter. It didn't make a lot of sense to me. I decided to get my RMR testing as I believed that with my increased activity level, and probably more muscle and less fat, that my metabolism is probably higher than 8 months ago. I also wanted to make sure I was properly fuelling myself for my training while losing weight slowly.
My results indicated that my RMR is about 1700 calories a day, or 2200 calories for an office worker lifestyle without exercise calories.
My goal is to lose 1/2 lb week so I will plan on eating about 1950 calories a day when I don't exercise and eat most of my exercise calories when I do. You can change your calorie goal manually in the goals section.
Basically the point to this post is if you're getting close to your goal weight, and you have increased your activity level a lot, consider getting this test done. I am going to try this for the next month and report back if I see some changes.0 -
What type of doctor or where would one have this test done?0
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Where do you get this test done? What type of facility did your test ?
Very informative information. . .THANKS !!!0 -
I went to a fitness clinic that also does VO2 max tests (same principle but to get your heart rate zones for training and max HR). Your doctor would probably be able to suggest a place.
oh and by the way I'm in Calgary, Alberta and the cost was $139 canadian.0 -
I got my Resting Metabolic Rate tested at the National Athletic Trainers Assocaition's Annual Conference. The machine was awesome, not only does it give you your RMR but it also tells you how much muscle you have on your arms and legs and compares right from left to see if you have any muscle imbalances. I wish I could buy one for the classroom...but I'm thinking it's just not in the CA Education budget this year. :grumble:
Anyway, I found out mine was around 1430.
I didn't realize it was so pricey to get it tested.:noway:0 -
I got my Resting Metabolic Rate tested at the National Athletic Trainers Assocaition's Annual Conference. The machine was awesome, not only does it give you your RMR but it also tells you how much muscle you have on your arms and legs and compares right from left to see if you have any muscle imbalances. I wish I could buy one for the classroom...but I'm thinking it's just not in the CA Education budget this year. :grumble:
Anyway, I found out mine was around 1430.
I didn't realize it was so pricey to get it tested.:noway:
That is so cool! Was it like a DEXA scan?
I had mine tested last year in our little rinky-dink exercise phys lab, and it came out to 1265. It's probably a bit higher now because I've put on some muscle mass. It does get expensive when you're not in the field! We have the luxury of access to these tools.0 -
If i wear my HRM 3 times or so for 24 hours, average the results for the 3 days then will this give me something similar to the machine tests?0
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If i wear my HRM 3 times or so for 24 hours, average the results for the 3 days then will this give me something similar to the machine tests?
It'll be a bit different...not as accurate. RMR tests measure oxygen consumption, while HRM only measure heart rate. Look at Lance Armstrong--he is very highly active and his legs are powerhouses of muscle, but his resting heart rate is something like 48 bpm. The HRM would give a lower value than his O2 consumption.0
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