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Nicole2004 Posts: 20 Joined: 2003/02/06	2003/02/26, 10:45 AM Okay I am like freaking out. I am a small person and I put in my measurments and weight on the body fat percentage calculator and it said that I have 26% body fat which is moderatly overweight. Is that thing accurate? If it is then I feel so bad about myself because if I am the size I am which is small and it says im moderatly overweight then what the hell is skinny!!
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/02/26, 10:55 AM Hi Nicole - actually I posted the same question in another forum - seems the consensus was that it is not quite accurate. I can certainly attest to that - I was tested at my gym and had considerably less body fat % than the one stated here. So don't worry!
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/02/26, 01:23 PM I just did it and it said my body fat is 28% How can that be right? I have over 55 pounds to lose!!!
laramertz Posts: 34 Joined: 2003/03/31	2003/04/01, 02:25 PM I don't think the online calculators are very accurate. I got tested using a caliper at the gym and was 22.5% but the calculator says I am 20.5%.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2003/04/02, 01:41 AM I did a calculator yesterday and it said that I'm at 6%...... well lol that's definitely not it (I'm 14-13% right now but I'm getting ready for a competition as well!). Anyway I have a chart and it says: women - 19 to 24% (depending on your age) = lean Up to 24 - 29% = ideal Up to 29 - 35% = average and finally + = above average Don't waste your time on those calculators.... Use the mirror instead. -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/04/02, 10:13 AM yeah, if you go by this bodyfat calculator, you will have to be 2% before it tells you you are at 9%! Most of these comuterized type just simply use a formula, they have no idea as to skin(loose), some people just have bigger waists, etc. One generic formula does not fit all. The only thing I would take out of it is a number, and use that for a reference point, and make sure it is going down each time, at least you know you are headed in right direction. -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.
ebabe1026 Posts: 165 Joined: 2003/03/10	2003/04/02, 02:47 PM I've had inconclusive results with my bodyfat scale. Today it says I'm at 23.5% b/f & 129#'s. Yet when I take my b/f measurements with digital calipers it states that I'm at 18%? Think it all boils down to "are you satisfied with the reflection in the mirror?" -------------- You only get ONE body, take care of it and it'll take care of YOU!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/04/02, 09:15 PM I would go with the digital calipers...as mentioned, these internet sites just use a generic formula. Just use it as a reference point if you must. -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.