Calculating BMR Through Blood Work/Respirometer???? (8.8k reps)

[D-1Gladiator74]

how do i go about calculating this? were can i find a respirometer.

i went to my family doctor a couple days ago for a standard liver/metabolic profile but he was being a stupid kunt and wouldn't let me test for my resting BMR for my metabolism.

[HealthResearch]

Any sports clinics near you? A university? The uni will probably have a department that has one.

[HealthResearch]

Any professional training facilities?

Places like this can do it:
http://www.canyonranch.com/tucson/

Although might be expensive.

[HealthResearch]

Near you:

http://thesportsmedicineclinic.com/tsmc/default.asp

Not sure if they do it.... but a place like this SHOULD be able to do it.

[D-1Gladiator74]

Near you:

http://thesportsmedicineclinic.com/tsmc/default.asp

Not sure if they do it.... but a place like this SHOULD be able to do it.

i called them the don't do it, they transferred me over to an endocrinologist/dietician and it costs 50 bucks for the test ??

[jon1995]

i called them the don't do it, they transferred me over to an endocrinologist/dietician and it costs 50 bucks for the test ??

thats very overboard for a price lol why not just play around with your calories/macros and see what works best for you?

[D-1Gladiator74]

thats very overboard for a price lol why not just play around with your calories/macros and see what works best for you?

i've been doing that the past 3 years. i wannt an accurate number. each person has a different metabolism, i heard this is the most accurate way so im going for it.

[otterakl]

i've been doing that the past 3 years. i wannt an accurate number. each person has a different metabolism, i heard this is the most accurate way so im going for it.

But your maintenance (which is what matters) will be greatly affected by daily activity. So even if you find out your BMR is x, the number you should be worried about is x+activity.

[D-1Gladiator74]

But your maintenance (which is what matters) will be greatly affected by daily activity. So even if you find out your BMR is x, the number you should be worried about is x+activity.

thanks captain obvious

metabolism is regulated by thyroid/ and many hormones just want to know my exact BMR, which is what matters most.

[otterakl]

thanks captain obvious

metabolism is regulated by thyroid/ and many hormones just want to know my exact BMR, which is what matters most.

Matters most how? If you mean to ensure you have a healthy/properly functioning thyroid and hormone regulation, then I agree. In terms of calculating your maintenance, which you will then base your intake calories on, it is only part of the equation.

[D-1Gladiator74]

Matters most how? If you mean to ensure you have a healthy/properly functioning thyroid and hormone regulation, then I agree. In terms of calculating your maintenance, which you will then base your intake calories on, it is only part of the equation.

thanks for understanding thats the exact reason why im doing it. im not doing it to 'diet' for anything. i could care less about what the number is or trying to really know the number i just want to see if i have a healthy metabolism

[iamme8170288778]

But your maintenance (which is what matters) will be greatly affected by daily activity. So even if you find out your BMR is x, the number you should be worried about is x+activity.

Harris Benedict Formula

To determine your total daily calorie needs, multiply your BMR by the appropriate activity factor, as follows:

If you are sedentary (little or no exercise) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.2
If you are lightly active (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.375
If you are moderatetely active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.55
If you are very active (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days a week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.725
If you are extra active (very hard exercise/sports & physical job or 2x training) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.9