Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 I'd believe since she measured you initially. It does depend on who measures you since each may do it a little differently. Andyman > I'm confused about my body fat percentage. > > One month ago (before the challenge) I went to the gym to have my > measurements taken. took my measurements. > > Then one week ago I went to the gym again to have my measurements taken and > my BF tested. According to the trainer, now Joyce, quite a few of my > measurements have gone up with one or two going down (2 inches in midriff, > 1/2 inch calf). This one woman measured me at 32.1% BF > > Since I didn't believe that my measurements could have changed drastically > in a month (and for the worse no less), the next time I saw I asked > her to re-measure me. Most of my numbers went DOWN. And she calculated my > BF at 23.6%. Both and Joyce used calipers. > > So, who do I believe? > > By the way, I have a Tanita Scale and it registers at 32 or 31 in the > mornings. In the evening I usually see it at 25 or 26%. > > By the way, I'm about 129 lbs (lost a few pounds last week). I'm 5'0 " tall > and my waist is about 28.5 and my hips about 36.5. > > By the way, I started the challend on July 16. > > Thanks! > > Ann V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 I'd believe since she measured you initially. It does depend on who measures you since each may do it a little differently. Andyman > I'm confused about my body fat percentage. > > One month ago (before the challenge) I went to the gym to have my > measurements taken. took my measurements. > > Then one week ago I went to the gym again to have my measurements taken and > my BF tested. According to the trainer, now Joyce, quite a few of my > measurements have gone up with one or two going down (2 inches in midriff, > 1/2 inch calf). This one woman measured me at 32.1% BF > > Since I didn't believe that my measurements could have changed drastically > in a month (and for the worse no less), the next time I saw I asked > her to re-measure me. Most of my numbers went DOWN. And she calculated my > BF at 23.6%. Both and Joyce used calipers. > > So, who do I believe? > > By the way, I have a Tanita Scale and it registers at 32 or 31 in the > mornings. In the evening I usually see it at 25 or 26%. > > By the way, I'm about 129 lbs (lost a few pounds last week). I'm 5'0 " tall > and my waist is about 28.5 and my hips about 36.5. > > By the way, I started the challend on July 16. > > Thanks! > > Ann V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 I've noticed a lot of people who have posted a higher body fat percentage than me (32%), but weigh quite a bit less than me (230 lbs). This sounds odd to me. Does this mean that I have a lot of muscle? I know that my legs are very muscular from 12 years of cheerleading and gymnastics, but that's really the only place on my body I would consider "muscular". Almost all of my fat is around my middle, in my breasts and my cheeks. Everywhere else I look like a skinny minny. If this does mean that I am more muscular than your average chubby would that also mean that I should have pretty quick results with BFL? I thought that the more muscle mass you have the better you burn fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2001 Report Share Posted July 28, 2001 Well, I know that my body fat measurement was correct because they used a contraption at the gym where they put this little thingamajig on your upper arm and it measures your body fat (not calipers) and prints out the results. It's supposed to be quite accurate. It just always seems weird how even people who are the same height and weight can look different sizes and wear different size clothes. -----Original Message-----From: Tojo Foxy Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2001 9:47 PMTo: bodyforlife Subject: Re: Body Fat "" , I just thought i let you know my body fat is 52% and i weigh 256lbs. I belieave that it has to do with your height and your body structure. Becuase you are also weighing your Bones, Organs and other things in your body. Plus the Human head weighs like 7-8lbs. So the right person to ask would be your Doctor. Hope this helps. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2001 Report Share Posted July 29, 2001 , The device is an infrared body composition monitor. They are usually made by Futrex. Go to Futrex.com and see if you recognize one of the professional models. The Georgia University site mentioned by someone here recently says that they are not all that accurate if you have high body fat or low bodyfat, but are pretty good if your BF is in the middle. Les > >Reply-To: bodyforlife >To: <bodyforlife > >Subject: RE: Body Fat " " >Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 16:07:21 -0400 > >Well, I know that my body fat measurement was correct because they used a >contraption at the gym where they put this little thingamajig on your upper >arm and it measures your body fat (not calipers) and prints out the >results. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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