Metabolism Testing

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Metabolic rate, or metabolism, is the rate at which the body expends energy. This is also referred to as the “caloric burn rate”. Knowing metabolic rate is vital for weight loss as well as for determining the proper feeding amounts.  Most diet plans are based on caloric estimations. However, these estimations can be miscalculated by as many as 200-500 calories per day.  This can add up to 1-pound of weight loss per week!

Energy Balance

The body gains or loses fat based on energy balance. Energy balance refers to the relationship between energy intake (eating) and energy expenditure (metabolic rate). The figures below describe the three states of energy balance.

Normal Energy Balance: Consumption and expenditure in balance, no weight gain or loss

Negative Energy Balance: Expenditure is greater than consumption (caloric deficit), causes weight loss.

Positive Energy Balance: Consumption exceeds expenditure (caloric surplus), leading to weight gain.

Having your metabolism checked is as easy as 1-2-3!

1…RELAX.  We measure your resting metabolic rate through the use of our metabolic unit. It is important that you be able to reach a resting state during your test. You should avoid activities such as exercise or stressful situations that will prevent you from relaxing for at least two hours prior to your test. Digesting a large meal, as well as taking stimulants, such as caffeine, can raise your metabolic rate and should also be avoided prior to your test.

2…SIT.  Once you arrive, you will be able to sit comfortably while being tested.  The technician will then place a breathing mask over your nose and mouth to breathe through. This mask is connected to the metabolic unit by a hose that will measure how much oxygen you are breathing out.

3…BREATHE.  Finally, you just sit back and breathe. The metabolic unit will indicate when it has calculated your metabolic rate. This takes anywhere from 5-10 minutes. The more relaxed and even your breathing, the quicker it will be able to determine your resting metabolic rate. We will then print out and discuss your results.

IT IS JUST THAT EASY!!  In just 10 minutes, you can know precisely how many calories your body burns. No more being compared to charts and averages, no more wondering why diets aren't working. Our metabolic analysis will take the guess work out of dieting and put YOU back in control!

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Creating a Nutrition Plan

Once you metabolism has been determined we can provide you with a uniquely tailored nutritional meal plan complete with grocery shopping list and food exchange tables.  View all our available meal plans here. 

Price  $55