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candicra Posts: 2 Joined: 2006/06/28	2006/06/29, 12:36 AM How do I tell what my bodys fat percentage is? I am a 32 year old female who went from having a beatiful shape to being able to carry my weight well because of my height ........to just plan fat . So I have set a goal to lose and not stop until im back where I started. I would like to know all of the stats before I start so that I know what I have acheived when i have finished. TY.... Candi:surprised:

mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2006/06/29, 08:03 AM You can always use a measuring tape which is probably going to be more accurate for the average person.
Zibber Posts: 15 Joined: 2006/06/26	2006/06/29, 02:28 PM The measuring tape is the most inaccurate way to do it. It works if your the ideal shape and make up of the medicaly thought up person. You know, the person on the bottles with a tube and circle stomach. Since we are not cookie cutter people, the way that I suggest is water displacement. I do not know how it works exactly, but I know it is 99.8 percent accurate, as the tape test is under 70 percent.
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/06/29, 04:33 PM I'm sure what mike meant by taking measurements is to gauge your progress that way. You take your measurements now, at various parts of your body and then take them again every 3-4 weeks. If you are loosing body fat, you will loose overall inches. Personally, I've found the best way to guage my progress is to look at yourself naked in front of a mirror...scary, but it works! Before and after photos work great as well. Also you tell by how your clothes fit. -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
candicra Posts: 2 Joined: 2006/06/28	2006/07/03, 01:23 AM Thank All of you for your replies