32.9
No, it's not my age (I wish). It's not my BMI. It's my body fat percentage. I know it sounds high but I read somewhere that 32% is a normal body fat for a woman. I am not active. I don't exercise, although I want to change that. I doubt I'll ever get to a 20% body fat. Even at my thinnest I think my body fat was like 26% and I weighed 118 and was exercising.
So, I am happy to be considered in a normal range of something. It was one of my goals. Perhaps when I reach my goal weight it will be an even 32%. I only have 7 lbs to go. I really wanted to reach my goal by 6 months out because I have heard that some people stop losing at 6 months out or they really slow down so I thought if I can get it done by then I won't have to worry about it. I will be six months out on the 23rd so I doubt I can lose the remander of the weight by then but at least I will be close.
I have decided that even when I get to goal I'm not going to change my eating yet. I wouldn't mind giving myself a bounce back cushion. The last time I lost weight, as I said, I got to 117 for about a minute and while I looked terrible at that weight I never really got the chance to see if my fat redistributed and helped me look healthier. Not that I am aiming to get that low. If I stay at 140 I will be thrilled. That puts right at a 25 BMI which is more then enough for me. Anything beyond that is, well, icing.
So, I am happy to be considered in a normal range of something. It was one of my goals. Perhaps when I reach my goal weight it will be an even 32%. I only have 7 lbs to go. I really wanted to reach my goal by 6 months out because I have heard that some people stop losing at 6 months out or they really slow down so I thought if I can get it done by then I won't have to worry about it. I will be six months out on the 23rd so I doubt I can lose the remander of the weight by then but at least I will be close.
I have decided that even when I get to goal I'm not going to change my eating yet. I wouldn't mind giving myself a bounce back cushion. The last time I lost weight, as I said, I got to 117 for about a minute and while I looked terrible at that weight I never really got the chance to see if my fat redistributed and helped me look healthier. Not that I am aiming to get that low. If I stay at 140 I will be thrilled. That puts right at a 25 BMI which is more then enough for me. Anything beyond that is, well, icing.
WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010
High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.
So glad things are working and going well for you.
--gina
--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
You have done great and should be wonderfully proud.
I've often wondered what is "normal" body fat.
My 140 is a beginning also. I'm going to keep on keeping on and see what happens. I can't imagine stablizing at 125, but I've never had this tool, been this age, etc. so who knows.
I've often wondered what is "normal" body fat.
My 140 is a beginning also. I'm going to keep on keeping on and see what happens. I can't imagine stablizing at 125, but I've never had this tool, been this age, etc. so who knows.
66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance
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hey Tazz? how do u find out what percentage of body fat you are? id love to know i hgave that calipur thingie i have no idea how to youe it i also heard of being submerged in water to determine ur fat percentage . i have lots and lots of muscle so therfore i weigh heavier i sure would like to get tested
see ya lighter,
Toni
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