[Steph89]

I'm not sure if this question has been asked or not, but I just wanted a little insight on what is considered "normal" for a resting heart rate. I went to my doctor in December and she noticed that my heart rate was up. She was concerned and mentioned that I may have tachycardia. My heart rate during that visit was 99 beats per minute. I was 274 pounds at the time. (oh and I'm 22 years old)

Now, skip a few months later, and I go back to my doctor for a checkup. She then says my resting heart rate was 82. I'm currently 238-240 pounds.

Basically, I'm just wondering...what is YOUR resting heart rate and weight? My heart rate seems to be slowing down as I lose weight. Also, I have read before where taking Fish Oil supplements will help with a faster than normal resting heart rate. I've taken them on occasion, but it's not a daily thing like my multivitamins. Would you recommend that I take them everyday? Is 82 beats per minute on the high side?

[fitness4life]

82 bpm is high, especially for your age. A 50 y.o. woman's normal rhr is 75.

I'm 41 and my rhr is in the upper 50's.

Did your doc test for tach.? What is your cholesterol?

Yes, you should see a lower rhr when you lose weight, but I still worry that there is an underlying condish that should be explored.

Either way, keep on your journey!!! Best wishes!

[mkroyer]

also have to keep in mind, that the longer someone has been dieting, the lower the resting HR... this is a function of metabolic adaptation, along with a drop in basal body temperature... basically, your body is learning to become efficient at getting "less calories" than it "needs" (ie fat loss). The human body is smart. It learns to conserve energy (calories in) by doing things such as lowering body temp (takes more energy to keep it u p) lowering HR, slowing/stopping growth of hair and/or nails, ammenorreah, and many other symptoms........

im approx 137/30/ and my AMBIENT HR is approx 35-45, depending on the day..

[desiresdestiny]

150, I am 24....my resting HR is about 52-55

[ERHR]

I'm 25, 137 lbs, and my resting HR is about 60 bpm. Well, that's like in the middle of the day sitting in a chair or whatever, not right when I wake up.

[ddc]

I'm 46, 153 lbs. My HR has always been around 100. Especially at the doctors. I've never had a doctor be concerned and I am not concerned.

[juliana77]

I am 33, currently 237, and my resting hr is mid-60s. It was mid-70s when I was in the 270s.

Take your own hr at home; a lot of people are nervous at the dr so it's higher there.

[Steph89]

Thanks for all the replies! Yeah, I'm thinking it could just be nerves. I do tend to be a little nervous going to the doc. I drink more caffeine than I probably should too, so that may have a big impact on it.

I may start taking my HR at home and keep a record of it to see if I notice a change. I have a feeling my HR will slow down the more weight I lose.

[ann71]

It would make sense to me that it would slow down as you lose weight, and that it could be artificially high at the doctor's office.

Mine has gone down as I've gotten in better aerobic shape as well. I'm 39, and five minutes ago I got a HR of 48.

[ann71]

oh, and reputable websites seem to indicate that 60-100 is "normal" for adults.

[joyfulloser]

I'm 44, weigh 149, resting HR 56 (when taken last by my insurance company).

Yes, your resting HR is high, but when I started back in 9/10, my resting HR was close to 80, so I wouldn't worry so much about it as long as your doing something about the excess weight and exercising regularly.

[juliana77]

Originally Posted by Steph89

Thanks for all the replies! Yeah, I'm thinking it could just be nerves. I do tend to be a little nervous going to the doc. I drink more caffeine than I probably should too, so that may have a big impact on it.

I may start taking my HR at home and keep a record of it to see if I notice a change. I have a feeling my HR will slow down the more weight I lose.

I just noticed we have the same ticker design, same start weight and same goal weight! Weeeeeird

[Steph89]

Originally Posted by juliana77

I just noticed we have the same ticker design, same start weight and same goal weight! Weeeeeird

Oh wow, we do!!! And we almost weigh the same too! haha, that's crazy!!!

[berryblondeboys]

I'm 41' weigh 202 pounds and I exercise 5-6 times a week for an hour. My resting heart rate is 58 bpm. When I started at 255 and no exercise, it w 85 bpm. It's come down that much in 6 months!

[dini22]

I'm 34, my resting heart rate is about 70 bpm. 40 pounds ago, it was more like 89 bpm. I had no other heart stuff (irregular rhythm, etc) so my doc told me that it wasn't a concern unless it was above 100.