Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
I had my MedGem testing done this morning. The results explained a lot for me. I've been struggling with a few extra pounds that I'd like to take off. I've been using the calculations provided in Fitday to figure out just how much I should eat to lose 1 pound a week based on my activity levels, etc. The program said that if I ate 1696 calories a day, I would lose a pound a week. I saw my doctor last Friday, and I've gained another 3 pounds since I last saw him in May -- even though I 've been staying below the 1696 calories. It turns out that my RMR is very low. The nutritionist I saw said that I should try to stay at 1200 calories a day AND exercise a minimum of an hour a day/7 days a week. Even at that, the math doesn't really add up, but she hesitates to have me eat less than that. So frustrating - the weight battle never goes away. At least now I know what I'm up against. Hopefully, I'll have some success now!
"I am not the skin I'm in, but the soul within."
Hi Kathy,
Very interesting, what do they do to get those numbers and where did you have that test done. I too am struggling with those extra pounds, I'm having exploratory surgery again, I think seeing Dr. B. on Tuesday for those same stomach issues that are getting worse, and I know mine is low as I have no energy and even with eatting 1200 or less each day I too gain and lose the same 5 lbs very fustrating....
Just want to remind you too meeting this Tuesday night with Dr. B same place same time...I posted the info and will call you if you want so you remember.
Monique may or may not attend she was in a terrible motorcycle accident on Sunday and is in a neck brace with a fracture to a disc in her neck, tons of bruises and lots of road rash...they are lucky to be alive.
Hope you can make the meeting...Laurie
Very interesting, what do they do to get those numbers and where did you have that test done. I too am struggling with those extra pounds, I'm having exploratory surgery again, I think seeing Dr. B. on Tuesday for those same stomach issues that are getting worse, and I know mine is low as I have no energy and even with eatting 1200 or less each day I too gain and lose the same 5 lbs very fustrating....
Just want to remind you too meeting this Tuesday night with Dr. B same place same time...I posted the info and will call you if you want so you remember.
Monique may or may not attend she was in a terrible motorcycle accident on Sunday and is in a neck brace with a fracture to a disc in her neck, tons of bruises and lots of road rash...they are lucky to be alive.
Hope you can make the meeting...Laurie
Laurie in NH Expect the Best ! You will receive the Best....
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