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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

beam me up scotty!

...or just find me my actual body fat % and fat free mass.


Chad helped me out with a caliber test the other week.  Now I can see if a professional does it, you'll probably get more accurate results.  But as I perused the internet at pictures of people at certain body fat percentages, I realized quickly that there was NO WAY I was 17% body fat.  That's like my IDEAL body fat!

My results for this challenge aren't weight loss.  They will be for body fat and mainly my fat free mass. So insert the BOD POD! (Star Trek quote worthy right?)
No this isn't me.  However, smiling is my favorite! 

The Bod Pod is an air displacement test that calculates your body composition.  It's really quick and easy.  15 minute appointment from beginning to end.  Painless!

My body fat percentage is at 21.6% and my fat free mass is 110.015 lbs.  And that body free mass number includes my bones and organs too.  The goal is to lose some body fat while gaining muscle  (fat free mass!) I'm talking with my trainer tomorrow to get actual numbers so I have an actual goal.  :)

I definitely recommend checking your local universities to see if they offer a test like this.  The weight scale means nothing people!  Skinny fat is not cute....right Miley?
ewwww...my eyes! my eyes!




Sunday, February 9, 2014

sunday night check-in : week 1

Chad helped me check my body fat this evening using a skin caliber test and a girth test.  I used the Accu-Measure caliber [purchased from Scheels] and a cloth ruler.  I put all my information into the Precision Nutrition website [I purchased the binder before Christmas because it was half price! The binder and the site is chock full of good information, mostly researched and some based off others' experiences.]

Right now, I currently weight 140 lbs (definitely goes UP and DOWN) but 140 is the best average.  My heaviest weight at this height [5'11"] was 162lbs in 2006 and my lowest was 127lbs in 2012.  I think 140-145 is ideal for me if I can have muscle tone and strength.  

Right now I am at 17.6% body fat.  My highest skin folds were my back and thighs.  

My goal is to be at 14% body fat by June.....aka bikini season!