Body Fat %

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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crazy_cat_06 Posts: 17 Joined: 2006/06/07	2006/07/14, 04:23 AM I had a quick look around this site but couldn't find the answer. My body fat percentage is 22%... is that good, bad, or normal? If it is higher than normal, what could i do to try and lower it?

mysticgraces Posts: 422 Joined: 2006/02/21	2006/07/14, 07:01 AM %22 body fat for a female your age is great..its in the average range
msmogreen Posts: 717 Joined: 2006/04/22	2006/07/14, 11:02 PM That's my current goal. I would guess it is lower than average but in a good way since the average female is overfat.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/07/15, 07:31 AM Men Low(very lean)...under 11% Low(lean)....11-14% Avg....15-17% Fair...18-22% Unhealthy....22+% Women Low(very lean)....under 19% Low(lean)...19-22% Avg.....23-27% Fair....28-35% Unhealthy....35+% -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
Rcolbourne Posts: 10 Joined: 2006/05/16	2006/07/22, 03:07 PM I just weighed myself and measured my waist and found out i am 5% bodyfat. I don't really believe it though. Anyways this site really helped me build muscle and i can see huge results and i'm only on my fourth week. I'm only 14 years old so i don't really have fat to hold to so.
ixiaznretard Posts: 146 Joined: 2006/07/28	2006/08/13, 11:53 AM lol wow...im consider lean just not feeling it:(
ixiaznretard Posts: 146 Joined: 2006/07/28	2006/08/13, 12:00 PM but i did build more muscle mass :dumbbell::) and cardio like everyday... been eating healthy since begining of summer yes i can feel it :big_smile:!!!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/08/13, 02:53 PM Yeah, I would check a different way. 5% is really unhealthy, and can cause a host of hormonal problems that cascade. We as competitors get down to that level, but it is for very short periods of time, with the full knowlege that we will be eating again very soon to bring it back up. Read my post called "a couple words on bodyfat". ============ Quoting from Rcolbourne: I just weighed myself and measured my waist and found out i am 5% bodyfat. I don't really believe it though. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!