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What Percent Of Body Fat To Aim For?

I just purchased the fabulous scale by fit bit. It gives % body fat and it changes slightly on each weigh in. What should I be shooting for?

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This is a really great question. I'd be interested in the answers too. :)

I think it depends on what you and your doctor feel is adequate for your body type. Everyone is built differently and some of us are more muscular than others or taller than others, so the recommended bmi may not be what's right for you. I kind of think that at some point your body will stop losing weight close to or within a healthy bmi range and that is where you really should be. I would just consult with my doctor and see what both of you agree on and try to make that goal---that's what I'm doing...

Here is a good guide to follow:

Women Age Underfat Healthy Range Overweight Obese 20-40 yrs Under 21% 21-33% 33-39% Over 39% 41-60 yrs Under 23% 23-35% 35-40% Over 40% 61-79 yrs Under 24% 24-36% 36-42% Over 42%

Men Age Underfat Healthy Range Overweight Obese 20-40 yrs Under 8% 8-19% 19-25% Over 25% 41-60 yrs Under 11% 11-22% 22-27% Over 27% 61-79 yrs Under 13% 13-25% 25-30% Over 30%

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