I had a RMR (resting metabolic rate test) to determine caloric needs and recommend it to others!

I had to share with the LIF world because I think a lot of ladies (and men) struggle with their caloric intakes, etc. I think this is an awesome thing to do AND its covered completely by most insurance plans (a lot of people don't know that!).

Back story: I've been a healthy weight for the last few years after years of battling eating disorders but now that I'm in training for a half ironman, I need to eat so much more food that before just to be healthy and have energy. Since I did have an ED, my head often says "you need to eat less", while my body says " you need to eat more!" so my triathlon coach recommended an RMR test so I had hard facts on what my body needs.

In a nutshell, an RMR test uses the concentration of the oxygen you exhale + all of your personal attributes (size, weight, age) to calculate a range of calories you need per day for resting, if you do moderate exercise, heavy exercise, etc.

http://korr.com/products/reevue/

So my nutritionists office has this machine (they are on 57th and 6th) and the test took ten minutes. Yes, this picture is of me taking the test. It was weird for the first minute, but I got used to breathing in and out through the tube. It doesn't hurt either .

So the results made me very happy---I received actual calorie numbers of what I need per day if I were to lay in bed, work out intensely, or even if I wanted to lose or gain weight.

I definitely think everyone can benefit from this test, not just if you are looking to lose weight, etc.

Feel free to ask questions! I can provide reference to my nutritionist too

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Re: I had a RMR (resting metabolic rate test) to determine caloric needs and recommend it to others!

I have to say...great post, in honesty & information!

I have my degree in exercise science, so I'm familiar with the testing, numbers, etc....,,BUT I know what you mean about eating for the fuel. I too have an ED past, 15years ago, but do you truly ever 100% recover from the distortion? I know I doubt myself from time to time. And training for my 1/2s definitely makes me question if I'm eating for fuel, hungry, stress, etc.

Re: I had a RMR (resting metabolic rate test) to determine caloric needs and recommend it to others!

Re: I had a RMR (resting metabolic rate test) to determine caloric needs and recommend it to others!

I started with a nutritionist last June (to lose weight) and this was the first thing she did. With the knowledge of how my metabolism works, she was able to craft a nutritional plan designed for me. We learned that my metabolism is super slow (as she said, I'm a step above a corpse ) - so we learned that I really have to limit my sugars and carbs.

After 10 months, I'm down about 26 pounds, and it's been surprisingly easy. It's totally changed the way I approach food and exercise. I highly recommend the test for anyone interested in knowing how your body works and what it needs.

(My nurtitionist is on 54th between 2nd and 3rd if anyone's looking for suggestions - love her!)

Re: I had a RMR (resting metabolic rate test) to determine caloric needs and recommend it to others!

Posted by LMFitz

I started with a nutritionist last June (to lose weight) and this was the first thing she did. With the knowledge of how my metabolism works, she was able to craft a nutritional plan designed for me. We learned that my metabolism is super slow (as she said, I'm a step above a corpse ) - so we learned that I really have to limit my sugars and carbs.

After 10 months, I'm down about 26 pounds, and it's been surprisingly easy. It's totally changed the way I approach food and exercise. I highly recommend the test for anyone interested in knowing how your body works and what it needs.

(My nurtitionist is on 54th between 2nd and 3rd if anyone's looking for suggestions - love her!)

Re: I had a RMR (resting metabolic rate test) to determine caloric needs and recommend it to others!

Posted by racheK

I had to share with the LIF world because I think a lot of ladies (and men) struggle with their caloric intakes, etc. I think this is an awesome thing to do AND its covered completely by most insurance plans (a lot of people don't know that!).

Back story: I've been a healthy weight for the last few years after years of battling eating disorders but now that I'm in training for a half ironman, I need to eat so much more food that before just to be healthy and have energy. Since I did have an ED, my head often says "you need to eat less", while my body says " you need to eat more!" so my triathlon coach recommended an RMR test so I had hard facts on what my body needs.

In a nutshell, an RMR test uses the concentration of the oxygen you exhale + all of your personal attributes (size, weight, age) to calculate a range of calories you need per day for resting, if you do moderate exercise, heavy exercise, etc.

http://korr.com/products/reevue/

So my nutritionists office has this machine (they are on 57th and 6th) and the test took ten minutes. Yes, this picture is of me taking the test. It was weird for the first minute, but I got used to breathing in and out through the tube. It doesn't hurt either .

So the results made me very happy---I received actual calorie numbers of what I need per day if I were to lay in bed, work out intensely, or even if I wanted to lose or gain weight.

I definitely think everyone can benefit from this test, not just if you are looking to lose weight, etc.

Feel free to ask questions! I can provide reference to my nutritionist too

Re: I had a RMR (resting metabolic rate test) to determine caloric needs and recommend it to others!

Posted by greek627

Posted by racheK

I had to share with the LIF world because I think a lot of ladies (and men) struggle with their caloric intakes, etc. I think this is an awesome thing to do AND its covered completely by most insurance plans (a lot of people don't know that!).

Back story: I've been a healthy weight for the last few years after years of battling eating disorders but now that I'm in training for a half ironman, I need to eat so much more food that before just to be healthy and have energy. Since I did have an ED, my head often says "you need to eat less", while my body says " you need to eat more!" so my triathlon coach recommended an RMR test so I had hard facts on what my body needs.

In a nutshell, an RMR test uses the concentration of the oxygen you exhale + all of your personal attributes (size, weight, age) to calculate a range of calories you need per day for resting, if you do moderate exercise, heavy exercise, etc.

http://korr.com/products/reevue/

So my nutritionists office has this machine (they are on 57th and 6th) and the test took ten minutes. Yes, this picture is of me taking the test. It was weird for the first minute, but I got used to breathing in and out through the tube. It doesn't hurt either .

So the results made me very happy---I received actual calorie numbers of what I need per day if I were to lay in bed, work out intensely, or even if I wanted to lose or gain weight.

I definitely think everyone can benefit from this test, not just if you are looking to lose weight, etc.

Feel free to ask questions! I can provide reference to my nutritionist too

Could you please provide me the name of your nutritionist? I'm interested in doing this too. They offer it at my gym (LIfetime) but its $250. How much did your nutritionist charge?

Re: I had a RMR (resting metabolic rate test) to determine caloric needs and recommend it to others!

I'm trying to understand the RMR thing. So it calculates the base amount of calories you need to survive, being awake, without exercising right?

So lets say you don't exercise on Saturday. And your RMR is 1200 calories. In order to maintain weight, you would need to eat 1200 calories that day.

If you continue to not exercise but want to lose weight, you would shave off no more than 500 calories from that number to lose one pound a week. (500x7=3500=1 pound of fat)

But if you exercise and burn 750 calories, you should eat back those calories to maintain weight or maybe only eat back some but not all, to continue to lose fat weekly.

Are all my assumptions good, or am I off here? I have been doing pretty good with my own routine but I love learning about this stuff and really getting a good understanding of things. Thanks for posting this!

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I would really love to find a nutritionist and have this test done. Does anyone know of any nutrionists in the Western Nassau area? Bethpage is far for me. I really want someone who is going to work with me and not give me a template diet to follow as some nutrtionists in the past have done. Thanks so much!

Re: I had a RMR (resting metabolic rate test) to determine caloric needs and recommend it to others!

Posted by greenfreak

I'm trying to understand the RMR thing. So it calculates the base amount of calories you need to survive, being awake, without exercising right?

So lets say you don't exercise on Saturday. And your RMR is 1200 calories. In order to maintain weight, you would need to eat 1200 calories that day.

If you continue to not exercise but want to lose weight, you would shave off no more than 500 calories from that number to lose one pound a week. (500x7=3500=1 pound of fat)

But if you exercise and burn 750 calories, you should eat back those calories to maintain weight or maybe only eat back some but not all, to continue to lose fat weekly.

Are all my assumptions good, or am I off here? I have been doing pretty good with my own routine but I love learning about this stuff and really getting a good understanding of things. Thanks for posting this!

Re: I had a RMR (resting metabolic rate test) to determine caloric needs and recommend it to others!

Re: I had a RMR (resting metabolic rate test) to determine caloric needs and recommend it to others!

Thanks, I may try the nutrition in motion place. I appreciate the post and response!