Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Testing at JosephCareRX

● Your RMR is the number of calories your body burns at rest — the energy required just to maintain basic bodily functions like breathing, circulation, and cell repair. (Medical Weight Loss Fayetteville)

● Standard calorie calculators or prediction equations often rely on generalized assumptions (age, weight, sex), which can lead to large inaccuracies. Breezing’s technology gives us a real, personalized measurement, eliminating guesswork. (Breezing)

● With this precise data, your care team at JosephCareRX can build a nutrition and weight-management plan that’s truly tailored to you — not based on average formulas.

1. Breathing Through a Mask: During the test, you’ll relax quietly in a reclined position and breathe naturally through a comfortable disposable mask. (Breezing)

2. Sensor Cartridge Measures Gases: The Breezing device uses a single-use sensor cartridge to measure how much oxygen (O₂) you consume and how much carbon dioxide (CO₂) you exhale. (Breezing)

3. Real-Time Data Collection: These measurements are sent via Bluetooth to a mobile app, which guides the test, tracks your breathing, and records data over the 10-minute session. (Breezing)

4. Calculation of RMR & RQ: Using validated equations, the system calculates your Resting Energy Expenditure (RMR) and your Respiratory Quotient (RQ). RQ reflects the balance between fat and carbohydrate burning in your body. (Breezing)

5. Clinically Validated & Accurate: Breezing’s technology has been validated against traditional “gold standard” metabolic carts and is designed for accuracy (< 1% error for O₂ & CO₂). (Breezing)

6. Quick & Comfortable: The total test takes about 10 minutes, requiring no nose clips, and is designed to be straightforward and non-invasive. (Breezing)

To get the most accurate and reliable results, we ask that you follow these simple pre-test guidelines:

● Fasting: Ideally, arrive after an overnight fast. If that’s not possible, make sure your last meal was at least 4 hours before the test.

● Avoid Stimulants: Do not consume caffeine (coffee, tea, energy drinks) for at least 4 hours before testing — water is perfectly fine.

● No Strenuous Exercise: Avoid vigorous exercise for 12 hours before the test; even moderate activity should be paused for at least 4 hours.

● Rest Before the Test: Once you arrive, take a few minutes to sit quietly, relax, and calm your breathing. This helps ensure you’re truly at rest when the test begins.

● Be Comfortable: Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You’ll be breathing through a mask, but the process is easy and non-obtrusive.

When you complete the test at JosephCareRX, here’s what you’ll receive:

● Your measured RMR (how many calories/day your body burns at rest)

● Your Respiratory Quotient (RQ), which gives insight into your substrate (fuel) utilization — fat vs. carbohydrates

● A record of your test history, so you can re-test later and see how your metabolism adapts over time

● A personalized nutrition and weight-management plan based on your metabolic data

These insights can help your care team tailor your diet, exercise, and even supplement or medication recommendations (if appropriate) more precisely — improving your chances of long-term success.

● Special Rate: $99 for the Breezing RMR test

● Where: JosephCareRX, 2504 Raeford Road, Suite 101, Fayetteville, NC (Medical Weight Loss Fayetteville)

● How to Book: You can schedule your metabolic test when you book your appointment with us — either online or by calling our clinic. (Medical Weight Loss Fayetteville)

● Led by Dr. Leah Joseph, MD, FACP, an ABOM-certified obesity medicine specialist (Medical Weight Loss Fayetteville)

● Integrated care: RMR testing is part of a comprehensive metabolic and weight-loss program, not just a standalone test (Medical Weight Loss Fayetteville)

● Evidence-based: We use data from your own metabolism — not just prediction formulas — to drive decisions

● Long-term tracking: Test now, test again later — we’ll monitor how your metabolism changes and adjust your plan accordingly

If you’re ready to take the guesswork out of your calorie goals and base your weight-loss journey on real, personalized metabolic data, our Breezing RMR test is a powerful first step. Contact us or book online to schedule your test and secure the discounted $99 rate.