Ideal Body Fat Percentage Knowledge Base
what is the ideal body fat percentage for a girl? i was just wondering what the ideal body fat percentage is for a teenage girl?
what is the ideal body fat percentage for a female? what is the ideal body fat percentage for a female?
What is the ideal body fat percentage for a basketball player ? I'm 6'4 190 pounds and 11 percent body fat. What is a nice weight and body fat percentage for me if I want to play Shooting Guard or Small Forward?
What is the ideal body fat percentage in a female athlete? According to a few online calculators, mine is 21.5. Is this an average or more than average body fat percentage? I'm 5'2'' at 111-113 lbs. and run 20 to 30 miles a week. 18 years old.
What is the ideal body fat percentage? My body fat is 16.2%. I am 16, female, around 5'9" and weigh 123.6lbs. I've looked for body fat charts on the internet and everyone is different. Some say that under 20% is underfat and others say that 16% is ideal. Other charts are shockingly low and say ideal body fat is 12-14%. I am pretty athletic if that changes a lot. I am just kinda worried because I'm a bit underweight and having trouble gaining weight and I don't want to like lose my period and get myself into future trouble.
The ideal body fat percentage for a woman? Does anyone know the ideal body fat percentage for a woman? I'm 16, 5 ft 1 and my body fat is 17%
How long would it take me to achieve my ideal body fat percentage %? I am 5'3 or 163 cm and weigh 140 pounds. My body fat percentage is 32, I am 20. I would love to drop down to 120 pounds and reduce my body fat % to between 20-22. I have recently joined a gym and do 45mins cardio and 30mins weight 5-6 days a week. How long would it take me to drop to that % and what would i ideally have to do? Thanks :):)
What should your ideal body fat percentage be? If it matters in determining it, I'm a 16 year old female and 5'5.
Question about my ideal body fat percentage? I am 5'3". I put in my height, hips, waist and neck measurements fairly accurately, and this is what it gave me: Your Recommended Blocks Your weight is: 103 pounds Your sex is: Female Your Body Fat percentage is: 29 Your Lean Body Mass is: 73 pounds Your 'Ideal' weight is: 89 pounds Your activity factor is: 0.83 Your recommend blocks per day are: 8 (60 grams of protein) I'm 15 years old. Is this accurate, am I really supposed to weigh 89 pounds? If my body fat percentage is correct, then they are telling me I'm overweight. =/ Soo is this site right or what? (http://www.he.net/~zone/prothd2.html) don't worry, i wasn't planning on stopping eating or anything! i'm not stupid. just confused. i'm going to continue being active and doing what i'm doing no matter what....thanks though! :)
ideal body fat percentage? I'm 22, female, 5'9 and 160 pounds in order to be in really good shape...bikini shape... what body fat percentage should i have?
What is a good body fat percentage? I used an online body fat calculator and it said im only 7%, which is really low. my BMI is 19 which is good and I am 5'6 and 120 pounds. so what would be an ideal body fat percentage for my weight and height?
Body fat percentage and other health questions? I am trying to keep my family healthy. And I want to make sure I am feeding them a healthy diet. Of course, with my husbands consent. (so no I am not picking on him and I am not saying he is fat) But I want him to be a healthy weight. So I have his body fat percentage. What is the ideal body fat percenatge for him? And what other things should I keep in mind while cooking and preparing healthy meals?
How to calculate body fat? Ideal body fat %? Do you know any websites? What is the ideal body fat percentage for a 14 year old girl? 107lbs, 5'5", waist 24" if that helps
Ideal body weight vs body fat percentage? To me...how much you weigh doesn't mean much, so many people on here (answers.yahoo) ask...is my weight okay? how much should i weigh? but to me in all honesty what matters is your body fat percentage... I mean sure for EX. you can weigh 110 at 5'2 and have a high level of body fat where as a person at 5'2 can weigh 125 and have a low level of body fat get my drift? Worrying about body weight is for amateurs once you start getting serious its all about body fat percentage...anyone else agree? i agree virt
What weight and body fat percentage should i be to show off abs ? I am 21 years old and i am 5'11 i am aiming for 180 pounds sadly i am 192 and i think my body fat percentage is somewhere between 20 and 19 what would be my ideal weight and body fat percentage for someone my age and height
Body Fat Percentage? How do you determine what your ideal percentage of body fat should be? Or what is that percentage? I'm 20 years old 160 LBS 5'11"
what is a healthy body fat percentage? i have 6.2% body fat. Do you think this is too low or healthy? what is the ideal percentage? i workout out everyday.. (i'm male, 155 lbs n 5 ft10)
What is the ideal percentage of the weight of the bone to the weight of the body? I took an examination about the percentage of my body fat, muscles and bone.I want to be physically fit.
How can i measure my Body Fat Percentage without a special scale or equipment?? I know that i am roughly 9% body fat, but i want to get down to 6%. How can i measure it?? (6% because that is the ideal bfp for abs) Help me please!
I calculated my body fat percentage but I got confused with all the numbers i saw. Help! Please and thank you!? These were the results: Body fat : 14% Fat weight : 17 lbs. Lean weight : 103 lbs. Based on the results above: Lean : 17.7% and under Ideal : 17.7 to 23.2% Average : 23.2% to 30.2% Overfat : 30.2% and over. Does this mean I'm really fat and i need to reduce my fat or is this good and normal? I'm worried because it says I'm 30.2% OVERFAT! :(
Muscle gain and fat loss goals? The following is my current status: Height: 6' 0" Body Frame: Small Weight: 164 lbs Body Fat: 12.5% How long would it take to reach this goal? Height: 6' 0" Body Frame: Small Weight: 175 lbs Body Fat: 10% Also, does this seem like the ideal goal for me, or do I need to shoot for higher lean body mass or lower body fat percentage?
Protein, muscle, and body fat percentage? I am working out four days a week, arms Monday legs Tuesday off Wednesday arms Thursday, legs Friday. I plan on taking protein supplements. With theseproteinn supplements, will this increase body fat percentage? I know to bulk up 2500+ calories is ideal, but I do not want the fat. I want to increase muscle, lower body fat. Will protein supplements help?
plz plz plz answer....... am i fat? should i loose weight? I'm 111 pounds, 5 feet 1/2 inch...im in middle school chest:30-31 inches waist=26-27 inches wrist=6 inches hips=31-32 inches biceps=10-11 inches forearm=9-10 inches thighs=19-20 inches neck=12-12 inches calves=13 inches body fat percentage:31% i found it out by using these devices in P.E. class is it normal/healthy, ideal or nonhealthy?(over or under what it should be) i want an answer for this.....plz dont say "dont worry about this or ur too young" or whatever its annoying and ur just wasting ur time potatoe chips,cake and french fries or whatever are my least favorite food i dont eat that kinda junk LilLove1: im not sooooooo skinny and u shouldnt hate me cuz of my body it sounds like ur being sarcastic
What is the ideal female body type to women? Is it the standard bone thin model look? I noticed women in pornography tend to have a much higher body fat percentage than women in high fashion modeling. I was wondering if men and women have different answers on what the most ideal female body type is. Men prefer more meat than women perhaps?
female body fat percentage and weight? What is a decent body fat percentage for an average female, 21 years old, 5'9", medium build, who is trying to get in shape? Also, what's an ideal weight for someone my height? Thanks!
Am I REALLY overweight??? ok so I weigh 133 pounds, I am 5'1, and I have size G boobs. I have a little extra cushioning around my tummy. I go to the gym regularly for at least 1hr if not 2 hours at least 3 days a week. Every online calculator for BMI, Ideal Weight, Body Fat Percentage, etc. tells me that I am overweight!!! My "ideal" weight is between 100-115 pounds!! I really really think that those calculators are crap because I wear size 27 in jeans and size 2 or 4 in skirts!!! If I was 115 pounds like I'm "ideally" supposed to be, I'd be a size 0 if not less!!! Do you agree with me or am I crazy?? Am I really overweight?? are those calculators crap?? I don't really have THAT much extra cushioning around my stomach, its a little soft but pretty flat though so I guess it really isn't all that extra....
Personal trainers, etc....in your opinion, what is the most attractive body fat percentage for women? I am trying not to be so fixated on the number on the scale, and am wondering what the ideal is that I should aim for. I know "normal" range is like 18-24%, but I am more interested in what the ideal would be in your experience --- lean/peak fitness but not too thin or unfeminine. Thanks.
What is the ideal number of calories I should burn and intake everyday so as to lose 3kgs of fats? I’m 14. My height is 4’9” and my weight is perfectly normal (I think) which is 38kgs (83lbs). But I just measured by body fat percentage which is 23% which I believe is real cause I have a hell lotta fat. I want to lose this 3kg (6.6lbs) et back to normal. So I want to ask is – how many calories should I burn everyday and how much calories should I intake so as lose this 3kg of fat within a week or two? (or more, if necessary)
What should my body fat percentage be??? Im 6'2 245lbs...... My ideal weight from those BMI things is about 200lbs.... Does that mean I have 45lbs of fat??? (I am really really fat) If so, what is my body fat %.....and what should my body fat % be????
With all the recalls I thought I would share:? this is an actual research page I found when working for a home vet and she loved it so much that she put it on her page..read it with an open mind...and think...here is her page also if you are interested..http://www.carinrennings.com (Don't read if you have a weak stomach) What's Really for Dinner? The Truth About Commercial Pet Food, by Tina Perry Cow brains. Sheep guts. Chicken heads. Road kill. Rancid grain. These are a few of the so-called nutritionally balanced ingredients found in the commercial pet food served to companion animals every day. More than 95 percent of US companion animals derive their nutritional needs from a single source: processed pet food. When people think of pet food, many envision whole chickens, choice cuts of beef, fresh grains, and all the nutrition that a dog or cat may ever need -- images that pet food manufacturers promote in their advertisements. What these companies do not reveal is that instead of whole chickens they have substituted chicken heads, feet, and intestines. Those choice cuts of beef are really cow brains, tongues, esophagi, fetal tissue dangerously high in hormones, and possibly diseased and even cancerous meat. Those whole grains have had the starch removed for corn starch powder and the oil extracted for corn oil, or they are hulls and other remnants from the milling process. Grains used that are truly whole have usually been deemed unfit for human consumption because of mold, contaminants, poor quality, or poor handling practices. Pet food is one of the world’s most synthetic edible products, containing virtually no whole ingredients. Pet food manufacturers have become masters at inducing companion animals to eat things cat and dogs would normally spurn. Pet food scientists have learned that it's possible to take a mixture of inedible scraps, fortify it with artificial vitamins and minerals, preserve it so that it can sit on the shelf for more than a year, add dyes to make it attractive, and then extrude it into whimsical shapes that appeal to the human consumer. For this, pet food companies can expect to earn $9 billion in sales in 1996. Scraps and Byproducts For years, many care givers have tried to avoid feeding their companion animals people food leftovers, having been warned by veterinarians about the heath problems they can cause. Yet much scrap material from the human food industry is ending up in dogs and cat’s dinner bowls. What the consumer purchases and what the manufacturer advertises are often two entirely different products, and this difference threatens the animals healthy, especially as they age. Learning to read ingredient labels and taking the time to read them carefully is crucial to making an educated choice when purchasing pet food. Ingredients are listed in descending order of weight (heaviest first) under standards established by the Center for Veterinary Medicine for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The name of the product (in most states) is dictated by the regulations of the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). The trouble is, AAFCO standards can lead to deceptive product names due to the weight and volume variations between wet and dry ingredients. Also, the average consumer has no idea what the definitions for the listed ingredients mean. Preservatives, vitamins, minerals, flavorings, and cereal make up most of what the companion animal eats. It is not happenstance that four of the top five major pet food companies in the United States are subsidiaries of major multinational food production companies: Colgate Palmolive (which produces Hills Science Diet), Heinz, Nestle, and Mars )see The Corporate Connection). From a business standpoint, multi-national food companies owning pet food manufacturers is an ideal relationship. The multinationals have captive market in which to dump their waste products, and the pet food manufacturers have a direct source of bulk materials. Both make a profit from selling scraps that originate from places far worse than the dinner table. In his 1986 book Pet Allergies veterinarian Al Plechner sums up what goes into companion animals food: Condemned parts and animals rejected for human consumption are routinely rerouted for commercial pet foods. A similar fate applies to so-called 4-D animals. These are food animals picked up dead, or that are dying, diseased, or disabled, and do not meet human-food qualifications. They are processed straightaway for companion animal consumption. Little goes to waste. Says Plechner, Food processing refuse of all sorts winds up in your animals dinner bowls. Moldy grains. Rancid foods. Meat meal. The latter is ground-up slaughterhouse discards often containing disease-ridden tissue and high levels of hormones and pesticides, the very things that may have contributed to the death of the steer or hog. A decade later, his words still apply. When cattle, swine, chickens, lambs, or other animals meet their ends at a slaughterhouse, the choice cuts -- lean muscle tissue and organs prized by humans -- are trimmed away from the carcass for human consumption. Whatever remains of the carcass (bones, blood, pus, intestines, ligaments, subcutaneous fat, hooves, horns, beaks, and any other parts not normally consumed by humans) is, according to the pet food industry, perfectly fit as a protein source for cat and dog food. The Pet Food Institute, the trade association of pet food manufacturers, acknowledges in its 1994 Fact Sheet the importance of using byproducts in pet foods as additional income for processors and farmers. The purchase and use of these ingredients by the pet food industry not only provides nutritional foods for pets at reasonable costs, but provides an important source of income to American farmers and processors of meat, poultry, and seafood products for human consumption. Many of these remnants are indigestible and provide a questionable source of nutrition. The amount of nutrition provided by meat byproducts, meals, and digests varies from vat to vat of this animal protein soup. A vat filled with chicken feet, beaks, and viscera is going to make available a lower amount of protein than a vat of breast meat. James Morris and Quinton Rogers, professors with Department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of California at Davis Veterinary School of Medicine, assert that there is virtually no information on the bio-availability of nutrients for companion animals in many of the common dietary ingredients used in pet foods. These ingredients are generally byproducts of the meat, poultry and fishing industries, with the potential for wide variation in nutrient composition. Claims of nutritional adequacy of pet foods based on the current AAFCO nutrient allowances (profiles) do not give assurances of nutritional adequacy and will not until ingredients are analyzed and bioavailability values are incorporated. Meat byproducts, the catch-all term of the pet food industry, is a misnomer because these byproducts contain little if any meat. Byproducts contain little if any meat. Byproduct are animal parts leftover after the meat has been stripped from the bone. Chicken byproducts include heads, feet, entrails, lungs, spleens, kidneys, brains, livers, stomachs, noses, blood, and intestines free of their contents. What the pet food manufactures fail to mention is that most byproducts, digests and meals are also filled with other substances, such as cancerous tissue cut from the carcass, plastic foam packaging containing spoiled meat from supermarkets, ear tags, spoiled slaughterhouse meat, road kill, and pieces of downer animals. Canned Cannibalism Another source of meat that isn't mentioned on pet food labels is pet byproducts, the bodies of dogs and cats. In 1990 the San Francisco Chronicle reported that euthanized companion animals were found in pet foods. Although pet food company executives and the National Renderers Association vehemently denied the report, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the FDA confirmed the story. The pets serve a viable purpose by providing foodstuff for the animal feed chain, said Lea McGovern, chief of the FDA's animal feed safety branch. Because of the sheer volume of animals rendered and the similarity in protein content between poultry byproducts and processed dogs and cats, rendering plant workers say it would be impossible for purchasers to know the exact contents of what they buy. In fact, Sacramento Rendering cited by inspectors five times in the past two years for product-labeling violations. Grease and Grain The most nutritious dry pet food is no better than the worst if animals will not eat it. Pet food scientists have discovered that spraying the kibble or pellets with a combination of refined animal fat, lard, kitchen grease, and other oils too rancid or deemed inedible for humans makes an otherwise bland or distasteful product palatable. Animal fat is mainly packing house waste or supermarket trimmings from the packaging of meats. Animals love the taste of this sprayed fat, which also acts as a binding agent to which manufacturers may add other flavor enhancers. The pungent odor wafting from an open bag of pet food is created by this concoction. Restaurant grease has become a major component of feed-grade animal fat over the last 15 years. Often held in 50-gallon drums for weeks or months in extreme temperatures, this grease is usually kelp outside with no regard for its safety or further use. The rancid grease is then picked up by fat blenders who mix the animal and vegetable fats together, stabilize them with powerful antioxidants to prevent further spoilage, and then sell the blended products to pet food companies. Rancid, heavily preserved fats are extremely difficult to digest and can lead to a host of animal health problems, including digestive upsets, diarrhea, gas, and bad breath. Once considered filler by the pet food industry, the amount of grain products included in pet food has risen over the last decade as the American population has focused its attention away from consuming beef and toward a healthier diet of grains and vegetables. Commonly two of the top three pet food ingredients are some form of grain products. For instance, Alpo's Beef Flavored Dinner lists ground yellow corn, soybean meal, and poultry byproduct meal as its top three ingredients. 9 Lives Crunchy Meals lists ground yellow corn, corn gluten meal, and poultry byproduct meal as its top three ingredients. Of the top four ingredients of Purina's O.N.E. Dog Formula -- chicken, ground yellow corn, ground wheat, and corn gluten meal -- two are corn-based products from the same source. This is an industry practice known as splitting. When components of the same whole ingredient are listed separately (ground yellow corn and corn gluten meal) it appears that there is less corn than chicken, even when the whole ingredient may weigh more than the chicken. Soy is another common ingredient in many pet foods. It is used by the manufacturers to boost the claimed protein content and add bulk so that when animals eat a product containing soy they will fell more sated. Tofu is suitable for humans, but most forms of soybean do not agree with a dog or cat's digestive system. Like many other pet food ingredients, soy is virtually unusable by an animal's body. Being obligate carnivores, cats have little ability to digest any nutrients from soy. The problem is worse for dogs because they lack the essential amino acid to digest soy products. Soy has also been linked to bloat and gas in many dogs. Additives and Processing Pet food industry critics note that many of the ingredients (such as corn syrup and corn gluten meal) used as humectants to prevent oxidation also bind water molecules in such a way that the food actually sticks to the animal's colon and may cause blockage. Blockage of the colon may cause an increased risk of cancer of the colon or rectum. Two-thirds of the pet food manufactured in the United States contains synthetic preservatives added by the manufacturer. Of the remaining third, 90 percent includes ingredients already stabilized by synthetic preservatives. Because most pet food contains large percentages of added fat, a stabilizer is needed to maintain the quality of the food. Sodium nitrite, often used as a coloring agent, fixative, and preservative, has the ability to combine with natural stomach and food chemicals (secondary amends) to create nitrosamines, powerful cancer-causing agents, according to A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives. Many pet foods advertised as preservative-free do not contain preservatives. Almost all rendered meats have synthetic preservatives added as stabilizer, but manufacturers aren't required to list preservatives they themselves haven't added. Premixed vitamin additives can also contain preservatives. In the 1003 Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, veterinarian Philip Roudebush reported finding low concentrations of synthetic antioxidant preservatives in all analyzed samples of products labeled as chemical free or all-natural. Other types of additives depend on whether the pet food is semi-moist, dry or canned. Because semi-moist food contains 25-50 percent water, antimicrobial preservatives must be used. Propylene glycol was frequently used in cat food until it was pulled in 1992 for causing a variety of health problems. Processing greatly alters the nutritional value of the food ingredients. Veterinarian R. L. Wysong states in Rationale for Animal Nutrition: Processing is the wild card in nutritional value that is, by and large, simply ignored. Heating, freezing, dehydrating, canning, extruding, pelleting, baking and so forth, are so commonplace that they are simply thought of as synonymous with food itself. Because the ingredients that pet food companies use are not wholesome, and harsh manufacturing practices destroy what little nutritional value the food may have had in the first place, the final product must be fortified with vitamins and minerals. Questionable Nutrition How, then, can any pet food be guaranteed to be 100 percent complete or nutritionally adequate? As long as it meets the AAFCO minimum standards, such a guarantee can be on the label. Yet in 1994, feed tests conducted by the New York State Agriculture Department showed 7 percent of all pet foods analyzed failed chemical analyses for guaranteed nutrients. Other states report similar findings, with failure of analyzed feed ranging from to 12 percent. Even if a pet food meets AAFCO standards, certain nutritional requirements (for example, lysine) can vary between species by as much as seven-fold. Although manufacturers clam that millions of companion animals can thrive on a diet consisting of nothing by commercial pet food, research and an increasing number of veterinarians implicate processed pet food as a source of disease or as an exacerbating agent for a number of degenerative diseases. For example, kidney disease is on of the top three killers of companion animals. According to Plechner, the extra protein and harsh ingredients of many pet foods place an overload on the kidneys. Left untreated, the toxic buildup leads to vomiting, loss of appetite, uremic poisoning, and death. Wysong adds, In the last few years, large statistical studies have shown the link between the diet (of processed foods) and a variety of degenerative diseases, including cancer, heart disease, allergies, arthritis, obesity, dental disease, etc. After extensive research, the Animal Protection Institute (API) published a Pet Food Investigative Report to educate companion animal care givers about pet food ingredients, ingredient definitions, labeling, and dietary ailments resulting from processed commercial pet food, including the most commonly know brands. Yet, whether such food is purchased at the supermarket, pet store, or from a veterinarian, it makes little difference in terms of the quality -- only in the cost. Since the report was published earlier this year, API has conducted more research on holistic pet care and pet food alternatives, but still claims that the vast majority of pet foods available on the market today provide less that optimum nutrition for companion animals. It is sad to think that the food provided by animal care givers to their four-legged friends could be hazardous to the animals'; health and longevity. Care givers should assume responsibility for providing as healthful a diet as possible for the animals in the care. Consumers should be informed: speak with a holistic practitioner or herbalist, or consult your veterinarian (but be aware that a veterinarian's knowledge of nutrition may be limited to the two weeks of nutrition he or she had veterinary school 20 years ago). Although the ideal solution would be for companion animals to be fed only wholesome homemade and/or vegetarian diets, this is not an optician for everyone -- the cost and time commitment is sometimes prohibitive. By taking more moderate steps, however, care givers can still greatly improve companion animals' diet and quality of life. EDIT: On Carin Rennings page she lists recommended diets... she really researched them and its really helpful....go check it out..smile EDIT EDIT: sorry but it is still happening to the person that said its not... when I did my research I asked around and found out that the people that picked up the dead pets from the vets offices that did not want a private creamation actually had a company come in and pick the bodies up...really sick...valley protien I think was the name of the company... I am not just trying to "SCARE" people ...here is more proof....read this article JUST WRITTEN!! and see for yourself whats in your pet foods!! http://www.petfoodreport.com/aboutpetfood.htm#ingredients Edit: as far as ill timing and such... I think its just the right time!! people need to open their eyes...so sorry you 2 feel that way...smile http://www.api4animals.org/facts.php?p=359&more=1
In the normal weight range? I'm 15 years old, 57kg and around 165cm. Am I in the normal height-weight range? I know that compared to other people my age, I'm quite short. What's the ideal body fat percentage for those stats?
How do I INCREASE my body fat? In 5 months I have gained a stone in weight, since starting an office job and eating junk food all day at my desk (crisps, chocolate, pre-packed sandwiches). I assumed I had gained fat but have now discovered that my body fat percentage is very low (15%) while my water percentage is high (60%). Apparently my fat should be at least 22% and my water should be 50%. I am 32 years old, female, 5'3" high and weigh 9st, 2lb. My ideal weight is 8st 4lb. I am physically fit but certainly not "athletic" and recently have been suffering from joint pain - a symptom of having too little body fat (my doctor has ruled out any other causes for the joint pain) - I also suffer from other symptoms of low body fat such as menstrual problems. I am working on decreasing my water levels but haven't got a clue how to increase my fat levels. Obviously eating junk food isn't the answer and I haven't found a website that tells me how to GAIN body fat. Can you help or point me to a website that can?
What is the ideal weight for a 20 year old male? I am 5'11 and weigh 198 pounds body fat percentage is 20 percent i am trying to get down to 180 or 170 but i have no idea what is the ideal or fit weight for a man my age and height
What would the ideal weight be to look great in a swimsuit? Ok, I''m 5'5 and weigh 132. I want to look great in a swimsuit. I did my body fat check today and it said my body fat percentage was 28.2 and that my bmi is 22. Eitherway , I want to look great in a swimsuit.....what would you guys recommend?
Body fat percent? I am 13 and I have just been told that my body fat percentage is 18%. Can anyone give me an idea of where that is on a scale like obese or healthy and if you now can you also add the ideal percentage? Thx in advance!
Body fat chart makes no sense for me...? i went on http://www.bmi-calculator.net/body-fat-calculator/ and calculated my body fat, but it make sno sense after... i weigh 118Ibs, my waist is 28' , my hips are 38', my wrist is 6 and my foram (im not sure where to mesure that but i guess im 9') so they said i had a Body Fat Percentage of 32.62%. im only 5'6 and im 16 years old. then they tell you to go see what your ideal weight would be and they calculate your wight and your body fata nd tell you how much weight youd have to lsoe to go to your perfect weigh and id have to go to 137Ibs.... are they saying i have too much body fat? i dont understand anything..
body fat % help please? ok so i took that body fat percentage thing because i wanna lose weight and get good abs and it says i have 16.91% body fat is that accurate and is that good and how much do i ahve to lose i am 13 years old and i weigh and where from 160-170 i need to know what my ideal weight should be to at lease see my abs please help
Too low body fat percentage? My parents have this scale that measures weight and bodyfat. It says I weigh around 138 pounds with a body fat of 1.6%. I am 5'10''. I am in pretty good shape and have a low BF %, but 1.6 % seems impossible and kind of unhealthy. Is this unhealthy or do you think the scale is just inaccurate (i dont really get how it gets its reading)? What is an ideal BF % for an extremely active athlete?
What is your ideal body size? Not in general, on any person. Im asking you personally what your ideal size is for your own body. I figure you know your body more than any one on here, so i think it would be a bit wiser to assume that u know how ur body works weight and size and muscle wise...asking both men and women... For me its at 39-27-39 at 5'8" with a body fat percentage of 22-24...I personally like to be slightly on the thicker side of healthy for my own body, so a bit plumped in areas. I am naturally a very defined hourglass...n e ways...yeah post. If you don't have an ideal for urself, because you dislike ur natural shape, say something you think is an ideal body in your mind...like jennifer lopez right now or arnold schwarzenegger at age 26...just curious to as what people will say. don't try to give socially acceptable answers either just so that you wont get the bad end if the stick from others, i don't care about the number of thumbs up or down...thanks...I think way too many people try to be politically correct or socially acceptable on here when they are truly thinking most likely something different...
Body weight question? I am 5 foot 9, what is my ideal body weight to have a body fat percentage of 5% or under. I am of athletic build and therefore some of my weight is muscle. Could someone please give me a good estimate, thanks. dont bother answering - stupid quesiton
Does any one Know What My Ideal Weight Should be ? I just bought a Scale that measures Weight, Body fat percentage, Hydration ( Water in the Body ) and Muscle Mass I'm 27 Years old and I am 6ft tall. I am robust ( Big Boned ) I guess and I was wondering IF you knew what these Levels should be at ? Thanks. For example my Reading was 204 pounds body weight Body water 49.8 % and Muscle was 40.2 % What's Ideal for Body water and Muscle mass ? Any one has clues or where I could find this kind of INfo ?
Body Fat vs BMI? Please Explain Body Fat percentage is suposed to be more accurate reading of your health risks then BMI... However what about this theoretical situation. A girl has 32% body fat (lowest end of "obese") and she has a BMI of 24.9 (upper end of "healthy") If she was 5'4" this is 145lbs (47.85lbs of fat) So what if she gained muscle to make her body fat 22% (considered "ideal" for women) while maintaing that ammount of fat. This would put that girl at over 217lbs. (BMI "obese") Is this really healthier? Please explain this to me. no doubt- I hate the BMI chart. But at some point, doesn't your overall body mass start having a negative effect- no matter how much of it is muscle? But why? More mass means the harder your heart has to work- even if it has been conditioned this has got to be a little hard on it. More mass still means more wear on your joints- even if your joints are stronger. Etc. Etc. Why? Math is correct- even if the numbers are funky. (chances are, if you have that much muscle, you will have a harder time maintaining both the fat and the muscle)
23 % body fat, can i still get a sixpack? Okay, well I'm ina sport, I have good genetics so I can muscles good. ( I think, probably wrong, though.) Gender: female height: 5'1 weight: 108.8 ( muscle add more lbs tho) waist line: 27 ( not sure if it's accurate) Well, when I flex my stomach, i can see faint lines of a six or a fourpack. But am I too overweight to get a solid six pack without flexing? What is my ideal fat percentage? Also, I dk if my fat percentage is correct i used an online caculator.
Am i fat?Should i loose weight/body fat? I'm 111 pounds, 5 feet 1/2 inch...im in middle school chest:30-31 inches waist=26-27 inches wrist=6 inches hips=31-32 inches biceps=10-11 inches forearm=9-10 inches thighs=19-20 inches neck=12-12 inches calves=13 inches body fat percentage:31% i found it out by using these devices in P.E. class is it normal/healthy, ideal or nonhealthy?(over or under what it should be) i want an answer for this.....plz dont say "dont worry about this or ur too young" or whatever its annoying and ur just wasting ur time
Ideal weight for a Safety? Whats an ideal weight for a safety starting Junior Varsity? I'm 13 (yeah skipped 2 grades...don't bring controversy please?), I'm 13 so yeah, what should my weight and body fat percentage be? Also, whats an ideal height for safety? What's an ideal weight and height for a 13 year old cornerback as well..
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?
How can I make sure that my flexitarian vegetarian diet is in balance so . . .? ...the following doesn't happen to me. I mean how do I know if I'm being a "strict" a vegetarian and causing myself dreadful physical harm. What is the ideal percentage of "white meats" ... seafood, fish, poultry I should be including in my diet to stay healthy. The vegetarians of Southern India eat a low-calorie diet very high in carbohydrates and low in protein and fat. They have the shortest life span of any society on Earth, and their bodies have an extremely low muscle mass. They are weak and frail and the children clearly exhibit a failure to thrive. Their heart disease rate is double that of the meat eaters in Northern India. HL Abrams. Vegetarianism: An anthropological/nutritional evaluation. Journal of Applied Nutrition, 32:2:53-87. Anthropological Research Reveals Human Dietary Requirements for Optimal Health by H. Leon Abrams, Jr., MA, EDS
Question for women or men that may know...? I'm 15 and I'm pretty sure I've got my heart set on joining the military. I have some questions... For a woman 5'5"-5'6"...what's the ideal weight, body fat percentage, and how muscular do you have to be? I've always been big boned and I have a large body frame. Is their a certain height you have to be? What does it mean when people say women can't do combat? What do men do that women can't? What's the best branch for women? I'm leaning towards the air force, not only because I want to, but because that's what my grandpa was in. Do you sky dive? I've always wanted to...I was wondering if there was any chance you could do that in the air force...? Lol... Thank you! I know I have a lot to learn. Um....I wasn't planning on getting married or having kids before I joined..
How long would it take on average to lose 1% body fat? I know 1-2lbs a week is ideal for weight loss, however how long does it take to get a percentage drop in body fat? Mo -- Great information, but not realistic. yes 1 lb of body fat is 3500 calories. However when you lose weight, you don't know if that weight is pure fat, or fat and muscle, or water weight with fat and muscle. The majority of the time when someone goes on a diet and does cardio only for weight loss they lose some muscle. Example: bob goes to gym, loses 2 lbs in one week. He didn't lose 2 lbs of PURE fat. He loses water weight, majority fat, and some muscle. So that one necessarily = 1% body fat loss. However your answer is the most accurate, and makes sense.
How do i find my ideal calorie intake? I am currently fairly buff and really fit. I am 5'9" and 165lbs. I don't know my body fat percentage, but I look good with a tiny bit of blubber around the middle that you don't see unless i lean forward. I want to look leaner and more ripped. The goal is to lose body fat without losing muscle. I think my workout regiment is perfect, but I need help on diet. I lift in the mornings 6 days a week and I do cardio in the evenings. I already take protien shakes that total 675 calories per day giving 150 grams of protien (whey/casien blend). I need lots of complex carbs to support this activity level, but how many calories should they be adding up to per day?
Good or bad or what? I'm female, 28 years, 175cm tall, weigh 54.8kg with 22% body fat. What is my ideal weight and body fat percentage? ps - the body fat calc could be wrong as the scales are a little temperamental. ok 5'8 121 pounds i have a fine frame i'm only asking because everyone says i'm too thin cos my ribs and hips and that stick out (i have always been this way) and i want to know medically what i should be.
What do you think the ideal weight of this person would be? Hi all! What do you think the ideal weight of this person would be? This is a friend of mine and is currently working out and dieting to lose excess fat weight. He's a white male, 5'11", and 29 years old. Ideally speaking, he says 190lbs. - 199lbs. with a 36" waist. I say 180lbs. - 189lbs. with a 34" waist. He and I both agreed a healthy body fat percentage for him is under 20%. I know what BMI (Body Mass Index) is but I think fat percentage is much more important. BMI is essentially worthless in my opinion. What do you think about all of this? Any answers would be appreciated. Thanks!
Help Me Win a Weight Loss Competition - What Should I Do?! 10pts best answer!? Ok, so we weigh-in today. I'm going up against two guys considerably taller and bigger (fatter) than me. Basically the person who loses the most body fat percentage wins the competition and bragging rights around the office (another prize yet to be determined). I gotta win this - so I need help! What works best and fastest - we have 2 months! I'm female, mid(ish) 20's....approximately 148-150 lbs and a bit over 5'3.....maybe closer to 5'4. I'm planning to just go crazy drinking water and eating properly, but what would be an ideal diet? What exercises would be best at burning the fat quickly? (I do have access to a gym) What else should I be thinking about here or taking into consideration?! Thanks so much! Yes, we are specifically measuring our body fat percentage....not just stepping on a scale, so gaining weight is fine, as long as its muscle and not fat. Yes, we are specifically measuring our body fat percentage....not just stepping on a scale, so gaining weight is fine, as long as its muscle and not fat.
Abs by July? First, some basic info 15, female, 5'9" I weigh 132 lbs, waist measurement of about 28 and a supposed body fat percentage of 16% (According to some online calculators) I've eat very healthy and workout everyday. My goal is to have a flat stomach/abs by July, which would give me a little more than a month. My general question is- is this a realistic goal? Also, Ive read contradicting info everywhere.. some say that 20 minutes of HIIT is ideal for fat burning, some say that prolonged, steady running is better. I'm a runner, so I find 20 minutes of HIIT rather easy. But the books say that by running/doing cardio for more than twenty minutes will just counteract the strength training I do and break down lean muscle mass. Would the muscle still be depleting if I ran for twenty minutes in the morning, and twenty minutes at night, per say? Or would this have the same muscle-eating effect? For my goal- abs- what is a good plan? Some kind of exercise/fitness guideline would be wonderful. Up until now Ive been running anywhere from 30-60 minutes a day, either in intervals or steadily..
Question about Body Mass? Currently, I'm overweight, and I go regularly to a dietitian. My eventual goal I was 145 until I looked through the papers from my dietitian's office. From the machine that takes your lean/fat mass percentage, I would rather not say the weight that is made up of fat =P, but it says that my lean body mass makes up 163lbs, and my dietitian said 8%-18% is an ideal amount of body fat. Therefore, my ideal weight is 176-192lbs. But I'm 5'6, so these weight are considered overweight according to the BMI scale. It's awhile down the road, but after I have gotten off the unwanted fat weight, is there a healthy way for me to lose muscle without doing too much harm to my metabolism? Sorry for the novel. ;) Lol, really? I don't really know much about body mass percentages. I suppose the machine is just off for whatever reason. Thank you.
I need to lose weight? Hi people, I need help badly. I am 155 cm and weight 66kg now. I went to a slimming center and they told me that my fat percentage is like 53.5% which is alot n for my ideal height i should be 48 - 53 i think. I want to get rid of all this fat in ny body n i am not sure what to do . The slimming center is asking for $18,000+++ which is alot of $. But i want to lose weight fast also. I am thinking of signing up at a fitness center but i dont want to be like a bodybuilder after working out. Anybody can help me to get rid of this fats.. i was like 48 kg and i bloom up because i was like not working. so please help...
Why do people think a US size 6 is big for 5ft2? Please read!? Is it because of vanity sizing?? I mean do most girls these days that wear a US size 6 have 30 inch waists or something? Because I wear a US size 6 and my body fat percentage is in the 'ideal' category. I only have a 26/27 inch waist, why on earth do people think it's fat? I know I'm not fat, but some of the answers I read on this site disturb me. graciela, you do have a point there. US size 6 = US size 10. About Janice Battersby, I have read so many things about her I don't know what to believe any more lol. I mean US size 6 = UK size 10 sorry.
losing 13-15 pounds in 7 weeks...possible? I'm 5'5 and I weigh 133pounds, small-medium body frame...measurements are 32/34C-28-37....i'd like to lose a couple of inches especially off my waist...so i'd like to lose about 13 pounds in 7 weeks and get down to 120 pounds by new year....is this possible? its weird but according to my body fat percentage (i got it check at my gp's office), my gp says its pretty high though it doesnt show on the outside! i'm on a diet now and i vary each day between 1100 to 1200 kcal...i also jog for about 30-40mins 5 times a week....is this ok? what should i do if i hit a plateau? any tips? thanks :) PS. I used to be overweight when i was a teen then four years ago through exercise and dieting I got down to 130-something pounds...problem is i can't seem to get any lower...this must be the plateau thing goin on...i'd really like to lose the last 10-15 pounds to reach my ideal...my bone frame is smallish so 133 is abit heavy..... my body is weird...the ppl i know who are around my height and size usually weigh about 125 pounds...and yet i'm heavier...is the heaviness because of some internal fat or something...like arounnd my organs :s Kimmer K: I consume 1100 to 1200kcal...PLUS exercise...i jog or do some brisk walking for around 40mins so that would burn off around 200kcal almost daily...on days i don't feel like eating or i'll eat 100kcal, i take a break from exercise lol...not 100kcal..i meant 800 to 1000kcal (on days i dont exercise)
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