Body fat

**buff_tat2d_chic** · 06-03-2002, 03:17 PM

I was just wondering if some of you knew what your body fat was. I had mine tested with calipers today. The trainer estimated by my weight (163lbs) and my height (5' 2.5") before she started that I would probably have 30-31% body fat...YUCK! I know it is embarrassing!

Anyway, I told her that I have been working out and lifting weights A LOT and she said that my make some difference. OH WOW!! I was soooo excited because my body fat was 26%

which is not real good, but damn considering I was 248 lbs. last Oct. I am kicking ass! She thought she had done something wrong so she retested me and it was right the first time. I am jazzed and excited! My hard work is definitely paying off.

We set up a high goal of 24% (no problem LOL) and a low goal of 21% (I think I can...I think I can...I think I can...) LOL Actually I know I can and I am going to do it. She doesn't want me to test again for 3 months...isn't that kind of a long time??? I had been having it tested every 6 weeks with the electric version by a different trainer. I liked that time frame better, it give me something to look forward to with such a long wait.

**LAM** · 06-03-2002, 03:34 PM

12% now I WILL be 9-10% by August-Sept...then the clean bulking cycle begins !

**LAM** · 06-03-2002, 03:37 PM

newly_buff...I would get my bf tested monthly. You need to keep track of where your losses are occurring and not just by what the scale says. It is the safest way to preserve the LBM that you have. So you can make adjustments to your diet accordingly..

Good Luck !

**buff_tat2d_chic** · 06-03-2002, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by LAM
newly_buff...I would get my bf tested monthly. You need to keep track of where your losses are occurring and not just by what the scale says. It is the safest way to preserve the LBM that you have. So you can make adjustments to your diet accordingly..

Good Luck !

Thank you!! and I really, really mean that.

**Twin Peak** · 06-03-2002, 04:07 PM

I am about 15% but trying to get down to 10 or so.

So....where are your peircings?

**buff_tat2d_chic** · 06-03-2002, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by Twin Peak
I am about 15% but trying to get down to 10 or so.

So....where are your peircings?

LMFAO

I only have 5 piercings, but I want MORE!! Body mods are my addiction.

Anyway, I have both nipples done (2), my tongue (6 gauge), verticle cleavage piercing (skin between the t*ts), and

a verticle hood (my favorite

)

I still want to get my nape (base of the back of the neck), and several labia piercings...just haven't gotten around to it yet.

**TriZZle305** · 06-03-2002, 05:58 PM

im around 12-14% body fat im trying to go for a single digit but i dont think i can because i wont give up food

but maybe if i increase my cardio i will be able to make it

**lina** · 06-03-2002, 06:57 PM

Right now 17% and trying for 13-15%. Wanna be fit and healty, yet be able to live life as normal as possible.

**Stickboy** · 06-03-2002, 07:04 PM

I'm at 16%. I should be dropping it a bit soon. Been kinda of sidelined after surgery (on my foot), but can finally start running and what not again. Will be getting the W8's into a routine again as well.

**KryptoAllez** · 06-03-2002, 08:35 PM

15% on my way to 12%

**Dr. Pain** · 06-03-2002, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by KryptoAllez
15% on my way to 12%

May 1st, bar girl!

Hi Krypto!

DP

**KryptoAllez** · 06-03-2002, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by Dr. Pain

May 1st, bar girl!

Hi Krypto!

DP

Hi DP!

I could be closer than I think, I haven't actually had my bodyfat measured since March. I just got back from visiting family in PA and I think everyone was impressed with how lean I am. I was playing with my sister's dog on a hill and my sister said, "oh my gosh, you can see all your leg muscles"! Now if I could just learn how to pose to show that! And a few others, including my grandmother, think I'm nuts for wanting to be leaner, they all seem to think I'm lean enough already. I am pretty satisfied, I would just like to see a bit more ab definition and more definition in my legs.

**calamity528** · 06-03-2002, 09:05 PM

After doing 5 different tests my BF average was 8%. But the tests ranged from 5.5% to 12%.

**Dr. Pain** · 06-03-2002, 09:05 PM

STOP EATING BARS!

DP

**Animal** · 06-04-2002, 03:09 AM

Originally posted by Dr. Pain
STOP EATING BARS!

DP

OR that could also be......
STOP CHEATING!! Cheat Queen!!

Animal

**lean_n_76er** · 06-04-2002, 03:48 AM

Umm, I'm kinda guessin here but I think right around 20%. I'd like to get down around 15% (helps if you do cardio). I keep putting it off. Once I start I'll be fine, but trying to obtain the motovation.

And newly_buff, WAY TO GO ON THE WEIGHT LOSS! THAT'S VERY IMPRESSIVE! KEEP IT UP! EXCELLENT!

**buff_tat2d_chic** · 06-04-2002, 09:40 PM

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And newly_buff, WAY TO GO ON THE WEIGHT LOSS! THAT'S VERY IMPRESSIVE! KEEP IT UP! EXCELLENT!

[/QUOTE]

Thanks! I am on a roll! I love working out and lifting. I have soooo changed my life and outlook. People who have known me for years can't believe how much I have changed.

I have kept up my nutrition and workout for 8 months with out batting an eye. I will stick with it.

BTW...I appreciate your cheers.

**kuso** · 06-04-2002, 09:42 PM

newly_buff

I know where you are cuming from.

From Jan 2001 to Dec 2001 I went from high 40`s down to 16 or 17% but lost a whole lot of LBM. I hated feeling skinny and small so I started bulking up as of Jan.......I`ve put on some good muscle but back to about 22% again. After a few more lb`s of muscle time to try to get it down to around 12 to 15% and keep it around there.

**Solid_Steel** · 06-04-2002, 10:43 PM

I'm at 9% right now , I've been cutting and i've dropped that from about 13-15% in the past 9 weeks.

**stubb** · 06-05-2002, 10:14 AM

I am at 21.4 % and am looking to get to 15% for Sept 1. Big Labour Day Bash!!!

**TJohn** · 06-07-2002, 04:17 PM

I'm in the 15-19% range right now trying to get to 10

TJohn

**vinman** · 06-07-2002, 05:53 PM

hey newly buffed. I am new to this post, but I am really happy for you. your level of excitment is inspiring, and I wish you the best. Keep up the great job and you will reach your goal before you know it .

**mesomorphin'** · 06-07-2002, 06:27 PM

At my last test a couple of weeks ago, I was somewhere between 9.7 and 10.5 (depending on which test). My ab definition and vascularity seems to have sharpened some since then, so hopefully things are a little lower now. Hoping to get to 8% without cardio.

**Dr. Pain** · 06-10-2002, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by mesomorphin'
At my last test a couple of weeks ago, I was somewhere between 9.7 and 10.5 (depending on which test). My ab definition and vascularity seems to have sharpened some since then, so hopefully things are a little lower now. Hoping to get to 8% without cardio.

EXCELLENT MESO!

Haven't had a progress report in a while...WTG!

8% and below is totally achievable w/o cardio, you know that, I go into the 5's! (7's now, been bulking)

DP

**synth** · 06-10-2002, 02:44 PM

I'm 5'11 and 165 i have like 10-12%. I want to get down to 8% and I'd be happy.

**mesomorphin'** · 06-16-2002, 04:22 PM

Thanks for the note, DP. I'm still plugging away, but I guess my metabolism is a lot less efficient than yours. My caliper test numbers have been stagnant for a while, although lately I appear to be making progress judging by the mirror. My 8 pack is coming along nicely, and my vascularity is quite a bit sharper everywhere. (In the right light , I have even spotted veins running across the serratus and obliques down to the hip/groin. Don't recall seeing those before.)

I'm pretty happy with the mirror at this point, although I'm still shooting for 8% since I made it a goal. At this point, I have my average calories a little higher than before, and I have shifted to 7 meals a couple of days a week. I have eliminated whey shakes for the time being, substituting egg shakes instead on weekdays(I like the Carbolite shake). No shakes on weekends, so that much more food prep. Also, I finally found a local source of Quorn!
I've been adding Quorn Grounds to my eggwhite omelets, or having them plain with lots of cayenne. Excellent!

**Dr. Pain** · 06-17-2002, 08:01 AM

Excellent report! I would say that your Progress hasn't stiopped at all!

DP

**Mudge** · 06-17-2002, 03:38 PM

As much as it pains me to say this, I'll come out of the closet - I finally measured myself and I'm coming in at 20.7% whale blubber. Years of sitting at a desk have not done me well in that regard, I have much work to do...

**mesomorphin'** · 06-17-2002, 07:03 PM

Not to worry, Mudge! I was higher than that in December, and reduced bodyfat % by 12 or 13 points in about 5 months. If you work out a good cutting plan and stick to it, you can drop 9 or 10% faster than you would think. By the way, the picture falls quite a bit short of whale blubber!

**Mudge** · 06-17-2002, 11:18 PM

Yeah, I hide it well, but to myself, and the trained eye I'm not in tip top shape. Trying not to think about the negative, just push myself forward and get in real shape, counting calories etc

Good luck to all of us, on the "other" end of the spectrum!

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