No More Weight Loss Struggle
By Nancy Adler
Nutrition Columnist
Did you ever wonder why you are struggling to lose weight? Looking up apps and digging up those prehistoric charts that tell you if your metabolism is fast or slow without even knowing your name?
The Resting Metabolic Rate test (RMR) determines the amount of energy (calories) your body is using at rest. This measurement is made by analyzing the amount of oxygen your body uses and the amount of carbon dioxide your body produces. Almost all of the energy your body produces is created through aerobic (oxygen utilizing) metabolism. The oxygen is combined with carbohydrates and fats to make energy in your body’s tissues. This energy is used to keep your organs and tissues working properly. When carbohydrates and fats are broken down to make energy carbon dioxide is produced. The percentage of the energy created from carbohydrates and fats can be determined by measuring the carbon dioxide your body produces.
The results of a Resting Metabolic Rate test can tell me if you have an increased or decreased metabolism, and if your body primarily uses fats or carbohydrates for energy. This information can be used to determine the number of calories you need to eat each day to maintain or lose weight. Nutritionists often use this information when designing diets for their clients. I have been teaching people for over 20 years to eat healthy and successfully lose weight without the aid of the Metacheck. The results may also help me to indicate that you have a medical condition affecting your metabolism. Diabetes, under or over active thyroid, COPD, heart disease, mitochondrial disorders, and obesity are some common conditions that may alter your metabolism. may use the RMR to determine if certain medications are influencing your metabolic rate or if medical therapy is improving your metabolism.
The test is simple. During the Resting Metabolic Rate test you will be asked to relax in a chair while your oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide output, for 10 minutes to measure the amount of oxygen your body is using and carbon dioxide it is producing, you will be asked to relax and hold a flexed tube from your mouth that connects to the metabolic testing machine. You put your feet up and listen to relaxing music. It is very important that you remain as calm as possible to get the most accurate results.
Various activities may influence your metabolic rate and should be avoided before testing. For at least four hours before your test you should not have stimulates or exercise. You may drink water as needed.
Simple and as effective as that! Now you will have the blueprint of your bodies metabolic rate. Along with the best nutritional advice, it can provide game-changing information in the never-ending battle of the bulge. Athletes as well can benefit from this service to help them understand the importance of how foods marry together activity along with how much food they really do need to be productive.
Metabolic Testing is now available at Nancy Adler Nutrition, 1201 New Road in Linwood. Bianca Migliacci and myself will give you information to live by. Call 609-653-4900 to book your appointment.
