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Posted 04 October 2009 - 02:16 AM

Got my RMR - Resting Metabolism Rate Testing done today, this is a test that is used to determine a persons baseline calories that they use in a day.

This test involved me sitting in a chair for about 30min while hooked up to a vent to gather my exhaled gasses, the toughest part of the test was the nose plug it was a little tight.

My results are as follows
RMR = 1579

I thought that this number would be lower and so did the person testing me due to the muscle loss in my lower limbs not be complete injury I do have some muscles below my injury level but not much.

Overall I am happy that I have these results and now have a better idea of what I need to do to get the weight off I hope.
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