RMR Testing Anyone?

[samuelsmom 670]

So now that I am almost 5 months out, the weight loss has really slowed (though not stopped). I was not sure what to do and thought maybe my metabolism was in the "toilet" and maybe I needed to cut back even more. I went to a center which does the RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) Test. It was very easy- breathing into a tube for about 15 minutes.

It turned out that if I sat around all day, I would be burning around 2000 calories! The doctor said that for my gender and age that was great! We then went over my daily calorie intake and what he told me was to add more of the "enemy"--- CARBS!!! He did qualify it to add that he was talking about good carbs like sweet potatoes, Quinoa, and brown rice for one week. He also told me to increase my calories from around 900 to 1500. This was on Monday evening.

Starting Tuesday I followed the advice and today the scale moved down for the first time in 2 weeks. I was happy.

The human body never ceases to amaze me...

Has anyone else had this test done? Has it changed how you ate?

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

Great progress!!! Congratulations!!

I think I'll give your MD's suggestion a try. I keep fluctuating within a 2-3 lb. range right now. A jump start is needed. My calorie intake is between 1000-1300 and primarily Protein.

I had an RMR prior to surgery, and haven't had one since. My surgeon's office has not said I needed to have it redone.