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How to measure your own body fat

jtmeek81 Posts: 18 Joined: 2008/01/25	2008/02/20, 12:16 PM I wanted to see if someone knew the steps to measure your own body fat and what tool I would need, where to get it. I wish I would have done this six months ago when I started working out but I figure now would be a good time to start. -------------- The funny thing about my back is that its located on my ####. -Super Bad
amyksmith76 Posts: 601 Joined: 2005/07/26	2008/02/20, 02:21 PM You would need to have a caliper to truly measure it. If you want to just get a general idea you can enter your measurements on mybodycomp.com. It's not as accurate as being measured by a caliper, but can give you at least a range.
jtmeek81 Posts: 18 Joined: 2008/01/25	2008/02/20, 02:35 PM Again can someone tell me where to buy this caliper and how to measure my body fat? -------------- The funny thing about my back is that its located on my ####. -Super Bad
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2008/02/20, 02:46 PM You can use the site amy suggested or order some calipers from here: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bdymsr.htm Not sure on the accuracy, but it will give you a general idea of which way you are going. -------------- I see the words you are typing, but all I read is *click*click*click* Fat loss isn?t under the control of the magic fat loss fairies. - Alwyn Cosgrove
jtmeek81 Posts: 18 Joined: 2008/01/25	2008/02/20, 03:02 PM Thanks! I guess I need calipers then. -------------- The funny thing about my back is that its located on my ####. -Super Bad
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2008/02/20, 03:08 PM With the calipers, though, as with any method, you need to be consistent... the same person measuring all the time... otherwise it may throw numbers off if they measure in a slightly different spot. -------------- I see the words you are typing, but all I read is *click*click*click* Fat loss isn?t under the control of the magic fat loss fairies. - Alwyn Cosgrove
	2008/02/21, 12:17 AM You can buy calipers where you buy weights and equipment most of the time. You could also thank people when they answer your question instead of petulantly asking again. -------------- Aboard the MV The Shop Charlie
jtmeek81 Posts: 18 Joined: 2008/01/25	2008/02/21, 01:07 PM Why you hatin charlie? You're just mad because those unicorns stole your kidney. Petulantly? Isn't that a flower? -------------- The funny thing about my back is that its located on my ####. -Super Bad
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2008/02/21, 01:25 PM Jackass! -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down!
amyksmith76 Posts: 601 Joined: 2005/07/26	2008/02/21, 01:27 PM Thanks Charlie. Glad you said it. jt, petulantly means that you acted irritated or anoyed. A petunia is the flower you are thinking of. Good luck with your calipers. I'd like to be a fly on the wall when you try to measure the fat inches on the back of your own arm.
jtmeek81 Posts: 18 Joined: 2008/01/25	2008/02/21, 01:47 PM I think im pretty fly too amy. Thank you. And from your pictures, I hope you have those twins soon. :laugh: Seriously though, thanks for the real advice above, I should learn to use the calipers anyways because I don't want to lose weight but lowering my bodyfat percentage would be a good goal. I'm 6'5, 237 (Down from 265 6 months ago) so I've done all the weight loss I need to do. -------------- The funny thing about my back is that its located on my ####. -Super Bad