Body Fat Index Knowledge Base
Are Body fat Index and BMI the same? Like if you say you have 12% body fat, what would that be in BMI (body mass index). and how do you determine body fat besides using the little clamper thing? I always see tools on websights to determine BMI but never the percentage of body fat. Why is this
my body fat index is at %13-%14 and help with abs? so my body fat percent is aprox %13 or %14 according to my doctor and home tests ( tape measure test) both were about eh same maybe a half a percent off, so its low but my abs are only half showing? do i need to get it lower to %11 or so? how would i go about this fast
How can u calculate ur body fat index? formulas and a link would help.
What is the difference between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Body Fat Percentages? How is each calculated? Which is more useful? accurate?
how do i measure my body mass index and body fat percentage withot going to professionals? ive got stretchmarks so im embarrased can i buy a device and do it my self
Is body mass index and percent body fat the same thing? Just curious because I just had a physical, and they told me I had like 22% body fat, so does that make my bmi 22?
cholestrol, body fat index and BMI?? hi everyone, I am confused about soemthing. My cholestrol level is HDL 36 on a 35-80 reference range LDL 67 on 0-110 reference range My fat index is 36% BMI is 23. Shouldnt I have a lesser fat index % considering my cholestrol level? dont they both tell you the same thing in different readings? Also my doc. says i should only be concerned about my BMI which is fine. BUt i am really worried about my fat index which wouldnt lessen no matter how hard i workout and control my carb intake. Anyway, how does the mechanism of the fat index measuring devices work? Are they reliable? Can you explain what fat index vs cholestrol level is? thanx
Body Mass Index, Body Fat % & Waist to Hip Ratio: Which is Best? Hey, Which of the 3 aforementioned methods is the BEST indicator of Health?? & WHY?? Help would be rewarded :) (reference site would be appreciated) Thank You. =)
Is there a diet that can help me to get 10% of body fat ...not body mass index...? Is there a diet that can help me to get 10% of body fat ...not body mass index (if it was that id be dying)...im 17% now but id like to reach 10....is there a diet? i lift and run but i think that would help more in my performance in other sports
how can i lose body fat for the summer. Any techinques? I have a body fat index of 8.1 which leaves my stomach on the flabby side. what are to ways to cut the fat (hydrocut)??
Is there an index that tells you what you would roughly weigh if you had 10% body fat? Given that you enter your height, current weight, body build, whether you work out...etc. Telling you what you would weigh if you only had 10% body fat?
Body fat percentage calculating device accuracy? I had that done today with some device that looked like a nintendo game controller that supposedly sent electrical currents? or whatevr through and it measures your body fat percentage and body mass index. are those things accurate?
Body Mass Index or %? What is the body mass and fat % of somebody at 5'9'' and 160 lbs.
What matters most? Body Mass Index or Body Fat Percentage? My BMI is 28.69, borderline obese. My weight should be, according to this, between 105 and 141. An online test said 120-125 would be a good goal weight, as did my doctor (basing things off my BMI). My BFP is 27.5%, meaning 117.5lbs of my body weight is lean weight and 44.6lbs is fat. The person administering the test (done at the gym) said my goal weight should be 135lbs. So, knowing that the doctor's goal weight is only 3-8lbs over my lean body mass, wouldn't that be too thin? What matters more? BMI or BFP? (and yes, I know I should lose weight either way, and I am doing so with diet and regular exercise)
what is the fastest way to lose 40 pounds? i have been setting records in swimming for 4 years with a huge fatty body. i was curious how much faster i would go if i lost 40 pounds. i want to lose the weight as fast as possible so i can break another record. maybe a water diet??? remember, i has to be the FASTEST way possible (2 - 4 months) i am currently 6' 2'' and 205lbs. i am 14 years old so this huge weight thing is getting annoying. btw, my body fat index is like 15%
A question about body weight, muscle weight, water weight and fat loss.? I know muscle weighs more than fat. As I continue to loose fat I'm also gaining muscle which weighs more than fat. Water might fluctuate my weight a little day to day, but it will be temporary loss or temporary gain. At some point, when I have more muscle than fat (my body fat index is low right now but lean muscle measurements are not where I want it to be yet) how will I know what's muslce weight, what's fat weight, what's water weight and how much fat is still to be lost?
help! abs, imma reaallly fat////no one ever reads/answers PLEASE!? 142 lbs. 32 inch waist 36 around the stomacah. possibllyu 15.55% Body fat and 23.2 body mass index. how many crunches a day and how soon will i SEE results, want more details read the diet question in my recently asked questions
body mass index formula question? i know the formula is (weight/heightxheight)x703= bmi, but the military uses neck and abdomen measurements in theirs...so what is that formula that included those? i found this http://www.armystudyguide.com/content/useful_files/apft_and_weight_control/body-fat-calculator-2.shtml but my excel won't properly instat the analysis tool pack so only half of it works.
What percentage body fat should I carry? I'm a 34 year old male, with a body mass index of 22.3...According to the electrical impedence method, my body fat is 16%. What should be my "target" body fat?
How do I burn extra skin off of my body? I am 14 1/2, 5'8" and 128 lbs. 2 years ago I was 5'6" and 144lbs. I have definitly lost some body fat, and thinned out a bit. My body mass index is now about 19.7, which I am told is pretty good. My problem is that I still have a lot of skin left over from my baby fat- I can pull up to 2 inches of skin from any part of my torso, which is absolutely gross. It''s also odd that thought from the side I have a flat figure, I have saggy skin (and muscle around my breasts, giving them awful features. I started a low-fat, low-sodium no snack food diet about 3 weeks ago, and have been doing about 30 good push-ups, some abdominal exercising and some upper-body training every day, and though I've gained a bit of muscle, I've lost little fat and skin. What's a solution?
Weight-lifting, bulk-gaining, fat-burning question.? Basically, I was about 165 lbs. ( 6' 2" ) when I started working out, now after a couple months I'm about 180 lbs., but I still have a fairly "uncut" ab region and some general "looseness" about me still. I want to shoot for about 190, 195 lbs. and then trim down the fat from there, as most experts would recommend. My question is, If I were to run about 6 miles a day (-800 calories or so) and burn off another 200 cals or so doing other stuff, would It be possible to bulk up muscle (With a 3000 cal. diet with protein, fiber, good carbs) while having the exercise actually burn the fat on me? I don't know what my body-fat index is, I think it's about 7 or 8% right now.
Underwater weighing is used to predict percent body fat based on? Underwater weighing is used to predict percent body fat based on Choose one answer. a. Body density b. Height and total body weight c. Fat weight d. Body mass index
How long do you think it will take? I have hit the gym hard as my body fat index is 35% Which according to the BMI is Obese. But there is no way i am obese!! I am overweight but not obese. I do 3 weight work outs a week, 3 dance classes a week, 1 Bike class a week (RPM) and a yoga/tai chi/pilates class a week. I have been doing it for 2 weeks now going into my 3rd week how long do you think it will take to start noticing dramatic differences?? My diet is excellent as well. I already feel great and have noticed change as well . But in a professional opinion what do you think? My diet is excellent i only have 5200kj a day. So there. And i dont live in America where there is so much sugar
true or false? The body mass index cannot determine if your weight comes from fat or muscle? true or false?!
why is it that my body fat is? considered normal which is 22% and my body index is obese. Im 5'4 and i weigh 176. I dont look like it though. Ive been going to the gym for more than a yr and i eat healthy food. I dropped 73 lbs already but now it seems like my weight is kinda steady and im not losing anymore. I also lift weights every 2 days and cardio 5-6 days a week. So what is going on w my body? According to my BMI i should weigh less but according to body fat index im normal.. Heres pic http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x220/risia97/me4.jpg
my body fat % is 27...how much sshould it be? OH, AND I DO NOT MEAN BODY MASS INDEX...THAT'S A WHOLE DIFFERENT THING. I'm 5' 7, female, 164 pounds and 24 years old It was 32 4 months ago so thanks to a healthier lifestyle and exercise, it has dropped 5%. How much should it be to be considered healthy? It can;t be healthy now as I have a huge stomach which I need to lose a considerable amount of fat from *sigh* there's always one, isn't there?
Is a 19% body fat percentage ok? I just calculated that I have a 19% body fat index. I was just curious cuz im trying to get a v-cut and lower abs. Is this normal for a 14 yr old kid whose about 119 pounds? what can i do to lower it? wait a sec? im not fat at all,, and i actually have muscle? mayb i screwed up in the calculations ok thanks woops sorry im a guy
Is there an easy way to measure the percent of body fat you have in your body? I know how to do Body Mass Index, but I didn't know if there was something I could do without seeing a doctor to figure out what percentage of body fat I have.
Why do you have to give up caffeine when you start body building or toning up and weight loss? When I start new programs for body toning and weight loss, they usually provide a diet. These diets always tell you to stop caffeine completely. Why? I went to curves, dropped 2 sizes, but my fat index remained the same. They asked if drank caffeine. Yes!
is the BMI(body mass index) a joke? because i could be a body builder with huge abs and strong wide shoulder and weight 250 pounds and be 6 foot 3 inches and a bmi would say I'm over weight but yet my percentage of fat could be 1.2. Is the BMI a joke.
How long will it take me to get a chiseled six pack? - My body fat index is 23. I weigh 120-130, an I am 5"6. I have this intense ab workout that has a variety of moves, adding up to 200 reps. How long will it take to get a chiseled sixpack? I have 6 months.
Where can I go to get my Lean body Mass calculated? I need to know my lean body mass, my body/fat index and all that crap. What places do that? Or can i measure it myself?
Body Fat % and BMI, where are you heading? Here are some recent figures for body fat %s Description Women Men Essential fat 12–15% 2–5% Athletes 16–20% 6–13% Fitness 21–24%14–17% Acceptable 25–31%18–25% Obese 32%+ 25%+ Using the above ranges and the following algorithm and/or link: BMI = Mass Kg ÷ Height squared (Metres squared) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Body_mass_index_chart.svg 1. Where do you fit? 2. Are you concerned? 3. Would you be surprised to hear of someone trying to increase their body fat %? 4. Is this a useful measure for your fitness regime? 6. Is this a useful measure for helping combat confusion over who is or is not obese? Re body fat calculation: Most health/fitness centres and gyms will use an electrical impedence device (like standing on a set of scales), to measure this. e.g. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Body-Fat-Counters/b?ie=UTF8&node=10706751 Other methods usually involve detailed caliper measurements of pinched skin folds in a set of body locations, combined with your height and mass measurements. e.g. http://www.brianmac.co.uk/fatcent.htm General points: Online calculators are notoriously inaccurate. Sharply visible Abs definition (the six-pack) needs less than 12% body fat.
Getting ride of the THC out of my body before a a drug test? I have a drug test in 3 days, and unforuntaltey i most recently smoked about 1.7 grams of weed. I dont have detox material available. How long will it take for my body to process the material ? I am 145 pounds, with a 7 % body fat index. I am 20 years old with a 21.00 body mass index, and i am 5"12. What do i have to do ?
How to lower body mass index (BMI) as fast as possible? I am on a city fire dept. list, but i need to lower my body mass index by 4%. I've been running and just eating fruit and water. No fat intake. what else can i do? This is only temp. I need to loose the 4% by the 5th or 10th of feb. I have lost 8 pounds in 3-4 days. alot of running.
What is BMI (Body Mass Index) & what is it for? BMI is a popular term nowadays but I have no idea what exactly it is. It is said something that links with your body fat??
body mass index? i just calculated my body mass index it was 20.5. is this the same as my body fat index??
Body Mass Index outdated? It seems that Body Mass Index is outdated and not very accurate either. It does not really take into account frame size (only very generally ie small, medium, large frame), it does not take into account body measurements or muscle mass. Although my BMI is fine, when I calculated my actual body fat using an online body fat calulator, I found my body fat could be reduced to make it more ideal. What is the point of this outdated Body Mass Index, giving people an innaccurate idea of their true body fat composition?
Am I the only one that is annoyed by these am I skinny or fat question lol wow seriously!? A easy way you can tell if you are fat or skinny is to look in the mirror! or you can check your body fat index there are several calculators online just plug in your weight and height and pesto it gives you a reading. all of us should be exercising any way in shape or out of shape. NOT MUCH ANSWERSBC MOST OF THEM ARE IN THIS SECTION.
What is Body Mass Index and what do my measurements mean? I have just been told that my Percentage Body Fat is 10.8 which i presume is 10.8 of my total body weight? Is this good? Also my BMI is 21.4 Is this good and what is it?
In your opinion, in pounds....what is fat? None of this body index stuff!? There is a guy at my work who will only date girls you are under 120pounds. Just wondering, what you think is fat!
Average weight and body fat for a 17 year old boy? Hello im 17 and im 5'9 in height and just wondered whats the average weight in stone and average body fat for someone at my age.. at the moment these are my stats: 14.5 Body Fat 21.5 BMI (body mass index?) 10.5 stone Thanks :) just curios thats all
Is being 5"5 with a weight of 112 lbs. and BMI (body mass index) of 18.6 considered as fat? Is being 5"5 with a weight of 112 lbs. and BMI (body mass index) of 18.6 considered as fat??? And is it in the chubby category already???
Determine amount of fat in the body? How can i determine how much fat i got on my body i mean is there scientific precise way? I dont speak of body mass index i just want to know how much excess fat cells are on my body.
The best body fat scale for a athlete? (10 points and 5 STARS for best answer)? I want a scale that provides accurate measurement of weight, body fat percentage, and body mass index (BMI). Ones that have good reviews? I work out a lot (5 days a week), i need one that is high quality...help?
People say that I am too thin. What can I do to increase my body mass index? I am very skinny, I want to play volleyball next year, but I don't want to do it if I am too thin. I also do not want to get fat in the process.What sort of things can I do to increase my body mass index healthyly? And , DO YOU THINK THAT GUYS DON'T LIKE SKKINY GIRLS?
What body fat am I at? i weighed myself on the scale today since its sunday and it said I am 135, around 19.35 for my body mass index. I'm at the tip of 5'10 around 70 inches and a half) I want to know what my body fat would be because I'm trying to reach 10 % by summer time. I use to be 200 lbs in body fat, and I felt like I was a disgrace in the eyes of people. i wear size 30 jeans so....and i put in 135 it said i have a body fat of 11 percent! i guess thats pretty good. for someone my build.
Why people in this country are fat? Obesity involves having an abnormally high proportion of body fat. Doctors define obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher and overweight as having a BMI of 25 or higher. Weight is largely determined by how you balance your intake of calories from food with the energy you use in everyday activities. If you consume more calories than you use, you gain weight. Your body stores calories that you don't need for energy as fat. Fat is important for storing energy and insulating your body, among other functions. The human body can handle carrying some extra fat, but beyond a certain point, body fat can begin to interfere with your health. Eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity are the main causes of obesity, especially in combination. But many factors can contribute to obesity.
bodybuilding and moobs..... my chest is growing more than the rest of my body... is that normal? i'm 21 years old I have been going to the gym for 5 months and training quite hard, i started with cardio and a bit of bodybuilding and i droped my body fat index from 15.4% to 13.1% which i'm very happy with as i started to see my abbs muscles. However i started to do more weights and my chest has grown and it looks quite big. i don't want to end up with moobs what shall i do? there is no fat on my chest but still looks big and growing more than the rest of my body muscles! any tips please? i train my body equaly and change my training program every 6 weeks.
Body Fat percentage? Which one of these is the correct one, or the one I should use? Estimate #1 based on height and weight Your "Ponderal Index" is 13.20 which gives an estimated body fat of 9.5% (11.9 pounds of fat) Estimate #2 based on waist size and weight Estimated body fat of 12.7% (15.8 pounds of fat) Estimate #1 based on height and weight Your "Ponderal Index" is 13.20 which gives an estimated body fat of 9.5% (11.9 pounds of fat) Estimate #2 based on waist size and weight Estimated body fat of 12.7% (15.8 pounds of fat) I put it twice, my bad.. I meant to put this: http://www.stevenscreek.com/goodies/pi.shtml
What is a good workout routine to lose belly fat AND tone the abs? And how long would I start to see results? I'm an Asian female, 5'0'', 100lbs, 22yrs old, 30% body fat index. I just recently started working out EVERYDAY for the past two weeks doing cardio for 30-40 mins and then 30-40 mins of weight training. I'm toned everywhere except my stomach area, love handles, and lower back which is why my BFI is so high (near clinically obese according to medical doctors!) I know working out takes patience but I get the feeling that I'm not executing my workout routine correctly nor efficiently. I don't want to invest in a personal trainer bc I think it wastes money but I might have to resort to it if all else fails. Please help!
Why is the emphasis always on losing weight..should it not be fat? Everywhere you look you are told that it's bad to be over weight as defined by these body mass index charts...Why are we not told to reduce fat instead of weight? Anybody with a reasonable muscle mass is going to be technically over weight even if their body fat percentage is low.
How seriously does the British Army take your BMI (Body Mass Index)? I'm 5'11 (179cms) and weigh a wopping 98kgs, (15.5 stone) and although I could loose a small amount of weight I am not fat. Apart from this my fitness is ok, with my 1.5 Mile run at under 9mins 30. I have Selection next week and am concerned that the Army might take the BMI into account even though my fitness is up to scratch?
My Body Mass Index? I'm 19 5ft 10" and have low muscle mass. My BMI says 17.5 kg/m. What does this mean? I'm not what I would call fat at all but I have a little pooch in my stomach but I want to be able to see my abs. Any suggestions? Ya ya I know do sit ups, go running and all of this. What I really want to know is what my BMI reading means. Is it telling me what percent body fat I have or what? Thanks
What determinnes breast size in a woman? Amount of hormones, or body fat index? Seen skinny women flat as boards,,,and seen skinny women stacked...what is the reason. Implants dont count!
BMI (Body mass index)? bmi is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. what is it measured in? pounds percent or something else? please tell me but dont tell me if you dont know im in the 3rd percent tile
Why do people of higher body weight burn more calories? Why do people of higher body weight burn more calories? Why do people of lower body weight burn less calories? Shouldn't they burn more calories since they have less body fat (probably) and body mass index? This is what I'm talking about: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/SM00109
what is the "normal" body fat percentage of the average woman? also BMI? the news story on models having to have at least 18 BMI (body mass index) how do you figure that out?
how to lose weight the most effective way? i am 29 years old male, and 185lbs at 5ft 7 with 29% body fat index, 36 inch waistline, id like to loss weight to around 150 or 140lbs whats the best way to do that, few years ago im around 140lbs, id like to go back to that weight and mybe 30 inch waistline.
will i lose or gain weight when i go to vietnam this summer? i am going for about a month (june 8 - july 5) and i hear that most people lose weight when they go. I am vietnamese myself and i am already have a pretty low body fat index. initially, i feel as if im going to gain weight because of all the yummy cheap food that im going to be eating, but i dont know, what do you think? I WANT TO GAIN WEIGHT. i am going for about a month (june 8 - july 5) and i hear that most people lose weight when they go. I am vietnamese myself and i am already have a pretty low body fat index. initially, i feel as if im going to gain weight because of all the yummy cheap food that im going to be eating, but everyone says that ill lose, what do you think?
im 18 years old and im gaining fat fast my body fat % was 12% 4 months ago and now is 18% what should i do? im 18 years old and im gaining fat fast my body fat % was 12% 4 months ago and now is 18% what should i do all my weight is going to my thighs and stomach and ive tried the glycemic index diet but didnt do much so if anyone has some advice please help
Can a weight scale accurately give you your Body Mass Index? (BMI) And how does that work? Which is more accurate a trainer that uses devices for lack of better word pinch your fat, or a weight scale that gives you your weight and BMI?
High heartbeat.. and Body Mass Index. How to lower them? I don't mean offense to anyone here, but I'm not obese. I'm 160lbs, and nearly 6feet 2inches. I played Varsity soccer the last two school years (excluding this one), but have not worked out or done any sports this year. Even when in sports, my heartbeat was higher than it should have been. I want to say it was about 140bpm (beats per minute) after running, but I can't be sure. Also, I've found that after walking to class between passing periods my heart beats fast. I don't know if BMI (body mass index.... which I think is the percent of fat in ones body) has anything to do with it, but mine is something like 22% as of last summer, which I know is bad for a guy. But since my heartbeat is a bit higher than average, I'm hesitant to just try and run off this extra body mass... any sound advice?
How do I get a chisled six pack and nice biceps? Please help!? - Okay. Here's the deal. I weight around 123, and I am 5"6. My body fat index is 23, and my body mass index is 23. I would like to weigh 140-145, I am looking to get a nice, chiseled six pack, and noticable biceps, in a little less then 6 months. I am willing to work super hard. Please, tell me how to get what I am looking for based on what is above.
Look at this in confused...?:)? My body mass index is overweight, but my body fat index buts me in healty. Do you think they will let me join the army with this...?:) Age:16 Gender:Male Height183cm WeightAbout 14.5 stone but im well build
What is SETS,REPS,WEIGHTS????? Can some one help me. How meny set and reps should i do for each body part.Do i need to add weigths for each set. I like to build muscle. I'm 20yrs old 5'7 160lb with 20% body fat index please help I'm hiting the gym!
Should I use a personal trainer? A personal trainer at the gym gave me an estimate of $50 per 50 minute session. He wants to works with me for 3 months. I can't imagine having someone stand over me 3 months twice a week, no matter how cute the guy is! Is this a good price and should I do it. I am 8 percentage points too fat (body fat index) and I am 5'3" and weigh 150 lbs.
is this a good diet for me at 17? i went to a site and entered my info and got my bmi and my waist to hip ratio and my body fat index thing and it recommended me to do the south beach diet. what do you think? i am 17 (an athlete... i really dont think i look that bad until i see myself next to other people. i almost cried today when i saw myself on video.) i am 4'11. 130lbs. i want to lose at least 20lbs. my waist is 34' my hips are 38' my bust and thighs are 36'. what do you recommend me to do? i want to lose weight so bad i often think of just not eating. and i dont even eat that much to begin with. please help. thank you also what body frame am i?
Why the sudden interest in Body Mass Index or whatever it is? Surely someones bank account is getting fat on the interest?
Does anybody know how to fugure out personal daily protein requirements? I want to create a web page about daily protein requirements. What I am looking for is the math (or an explanation) on how to calculate daily protein requirements, lean body mass (aka total body fat) and BMI (body mass index). Any help would be appreciated. "http://www.herbal-nutrition-solutions.com/index.html"
Why do I look so Fat.? OK fat is an overstatement but heres the thing, My BMI (body mass index) is way below average so all the bulk that is on me is muscle but still i look at myself and i look porky. Any1 know y this happens. And b4 you answer im not anoerexic and im a tall man so im not short and wide.
How do I look? (pics)? Ok so here are my stats... Bust - 36 (DD) Waist - 30 at narrowest point 33 at navel Hips - 41 Weight - 172 Height - 5'7" Body Mass Index - 25 Body Fat Estimator - 31.28% Frame Size - Medium Heritage - Hispanic Age - 18 (i would give clothes sizes but i shop by look and feel thanks to Stacy and Clinton <What Not To Wear> :) I was wondering what excercise would be best and how long. Best foods and ideal weight (and how long it might take me to get there). And if you could what shape am I and what clothes would look best on me. Feel free to say whatever and be honest. Thanks in advance :) http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z309/NewYorkOrigin/?action=view¤t=tessst.jpg ^ heres me standing sorry im with a group of my friends but i only have a couple pictures on this computer ...im the one standing http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z309/NewYorkOrigin/?action=view¤t=tesst.jpg ^ here i am at the beach im lying down but i think you'll be able to get the idea im not fishing for compliments :( its just that I think my weight might be unhealthy and i was wondering how to be healthier....
good cardio workout...? whats a good cardio workout for someone w/o an acl in their left leg? i need some kind of an exercise that will lower my body fat index... im about 6ft 155lbs rite now... but id like to be more lean
I feel so weak..? I've been having huge problems with my self image and my self control..Please don't answer if you're going to be rude.. I feel really really fat. The body index that's normal is like..21 and I am 21...But I have a lot of fat. I can hold it in my hand...I went up a pant size over the past few weeks, and I can't stop eating. Every time I eat I seriously cry because I know I'm making my body worse. But I just can't stop..I live in a house where no one eats healthy...the average diet is pizza rolls and diet cherry coke...which is horrible, but I LOVE it..Like, if it's there I will eat it. And my sister will always want it there..so I can't stop...I have no self control..I wake up at night, and eat..it might be stress...Because I don't live with my real family anymore..My dad and mom split up, i was living with my mom..Then I moved in with my dad who lives wth his parents...then I moved back to my mom's...and now to my friends..I don't know if this has anything to do with it..please help me...I desperately want to lose weight..but I don' t think I can... I seriously think I'm giong to turn anorexic or bulimic..
south beach diet? i went to a site and entered my info and got my bmi and my waist to hip ratio and my body fat index thing and it recommended me to do the south beach diet. what do you think? i am 17 (an athlete... i really dont think i look that bad until i see myself next to other people. i almost cried today when i saw myself on video.) i am 4'11. 130lbs. i want to lose at least 20lbs. my waist is 34' my hips are 38' my bust and thighs are 36'. what do you recommend me to do? i want to lose weight so bad i often think of just not eating. and i dont even eat that much to begin with. please help. thank you also what body frame am i?
Body Mass Index - I need a question answered regarding my physical size.? I am currently 216 pounds and 6 foot and 1/2 inch. This puts my BMI at 29.3. Almost in the obese category. I do have a "gut", but I do not appear obese. In order to get into the "normal" BMI range, I'd have to get down to 185 pounds or less. I agree that I should be around that value, however, it's just BARELY in the normal range. I have a larger frame with very wide shoulders. If I were to get into the middle of the normal BMI range, I'd have to weight like 165 pounds. This would be absolutely rediculous for me. That's what I weighed in high school and I was a puny rail. Is there a better system that you can do at home to get a better indication of your fat level? I'm not an athlete, but I don't have hardly any fat anywere but my gut. I think I would actually have to lose muscle in order to get down to that weight. Any ideas for a better test (more comprehensive) that I can do at home? Thanks!
Body Mass Index (BMI? I've gone to many different online BMI calculators but almost each time I get different answers. Why is that? What's the best BMI online calculator? Is there some other tool to use to calculate fat and such?
Weight training to loose fat percentage? I found out just two weeks ago that I am 36.3% fat! I am only 13lbs over the IDEAL weight for my height and age and it is all around my hip! And it is not the hipbone! lol I have 10weeks to loose the extra lbs. I am exercising every day with 3 consecutive days of 20 minutes cardio and intensive weight training exercises for lower body, upper body and back and one day of cardio and stretches then repeat the same exercises. I have done it for two weeks but I have only lost less than half a pound! And my fat index has gone up by 0.3%! My life is pretty much sedentary as I am working from home sitting in front of my pc almost all day long. Still, I am working out everyday! My diet is very healthy and I have cut hugely on my oil consumption, which I think is responsible for the fat hanging around my hip! Now I am having second thoughts if this is the right exercise for me. Even though I don’t want to see the extra lbs on the scale, I am more worried about my fat index. Any advice? also, does weight loss mean losing only the fat or it could also include loosing important muscles as well?
will someone accurately calculate my body mass index? i am small boned 5'4" i weigh 116 lbs. ugh. ick ick ick. people always tell me i'm skinny but i dont believe them fr a second. i feel rly rly fat. so someone tell me plz!!!!!!!!!! neways.... if someone could accurately calculate it for me and tell me what category i fall under it would be much appreciated, xoxo
am i fat or is it just muscle? I'm 5 7 and weigh 160. the bmi index says i'm overweight but i've got a 6 pac and i'm the fastest person in my class. i jog 1 mile consistently everyday and i can lift up to 225 lbs and not on steroids also i'm 14 and in 8th grade so am i overweight or just muscle? and one more thing. how kan i get rid of sum of my body fat so that u kan see my 8 pac
Interesting article "Thin people might be fat on the inside" no question here...? Internal fat around organs can increase diabetes and heart risks The Associated Press Updated: 12:03 p.m. PT May 11, 2007 LONDON - If it really is what’s on the inside that counts, then a lot of thin people might be in trouble. Some doctors now think that the internal fat surrounding vital organs like the heart, liver or pancreas — invisible to the naked eye — could be as dangerous as the more obvious external fat that bulges underneath the skin. “Being thin doesn’t automatically mean you’re not fat,” said Dr. Jimmy Bell, a professor of molecular imaging at Imperial College, London. Since 1994, Bell and his team have scanned nearly 800 people with MRI machines to create “fat maps” showing where people store fat. According to the data, people who maintain their weight through diet rather than exercise are likely to have major deposits of internal fat, even if they are otherwise slim. “The whole concept of being fat needs to be redefined,” said Bell, whose research is funded by Britain’s Medical Research Council. Without a clear warning signal — like a rounder middle — doctors worry that thin people may be lulled into falsely assuming that because they’re not overweight, they’re healthy. “Just because someone is lean doesn’t make them immune to diabetes or other risk factors for heart disease,” said Dr. Louis Teichholz, chief of cardiology at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey, who was not involved in Bell’s research. Even people with normal Body Mass Index scores — a standard obesity measure that divides your weight by the square of your height — can have surprising levels of fat deposits inside. Of the women scanned by Bell and his colleagues, as many as 45 percent of those with normal BMI scores (20 to 25) actually had excessive levels of internal fat. Among men, the percentage was nearly 60 percent. Relating the news to what Bell calls “TOFIs” — people who are “thin outside, fat inside” — is rarely uneventful. “The thinner people are, the bigger the surprise,” he said, adding the researchers even found TOFIs among people who are professional models. According to Bell, people who are fat on the inside are essentially on the threshold of being obese. They eat too many fatty, sugary foods — and exercise too little to work it off — but they are not eating enough to actually be fat. Scientists believe we naturally accumulate fat around the belly first, but at some point, the body may start storing it elsewhere. Still, most experts believe that being of normal weight is an indicator of good health, and that BMI is a reliable measurement. “BMI won’t give you the exact indication of where fat is, but it’s a useful clinical tool,” said Dr. Toni Steer, a nutritionist at Britain’s Medical Research Council. Unhealthy skinny people Doctors are unsure about the exact dangers of internal fat, but some suspect it contributes to the risk of heart disease and diabetes. They theorize that internal fat disrupts the body’s communication systems. The fat enveloping internal organs might be sending the body mistaken chemical signals to store fat inside organs like the liver or pancreas. This could ultimately lead to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, or heart disease. Experts have long known that fat, active people can be healthier than their skinny, inactive counterparts. “Normal-weight persons who are sedentary and unfit are at much higher risk for mortality than obese persons who are active and fit,” said Dr. Steven Blair, an obesity expert at the University of South Carolina. For example, despite their ripples of fat, super-sized Sumo wrestlers probably have a better metabolic profile than some of their slim, sedentary spectators, Bell said. That’s because the wrestlers’ fat is primarily stored under the skin, not streaking throughout their vital organs and muscles. The good news is that internal fat can be easily burned off through exercise or even by improving your diet. “Even if you don’t see it on your bathroom scale, caloric restriction and physical exercise have an aggressive effect on visceral fat,” said Dr. Bob Ross, an obesity expert at Queen’s University in Canada. Because many factors contribute to heart disease, Teichholz says it’s difficult to determine the precise danger of internal fat — though it certainly doesn’t help. “Obesity is a risk factor, but it’s lower down on the totem pole of risk factors,” he said, explaining that whether or not people smoke, their family histories and blood pressure and cholesterol rates are more important determinants than both external and internal fat. When it comes to being fit, experts say there is no short-cut. “If you just want to look thin, then maybe dieting is enough,” Bell said. “But if you want to actually be healthy, then exercise has to be an important component of your lifestyle.”
i feel down i have an ibm body mass index weight of 30 and? that means i am obese i get so hungry all the time, i would love to be slim again and feel i am a fat cow. I wont even date anyone cos i dont, want them to meet me cos i dont, have the confidance, men like slim women anyway, i wish i could lose it
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