Hi,

I am getting my body fat tested this Saturday in a "BOD POD". Has anyone else had this done? I wanted to get a DEXA scan, but the only facility I can find near me charges $500 a scan. I can get a Bod Pod scan done for $45 for one or two for $60. I've read both good and bad reviews about it....but mostly good....so I'm doing it. I've lost 90lbs....I'm not sure if my goal weight of 165 is realistic or not and I am going to use the info from the scan to help me get a realistic goal weight.

I just did it for the first time yesterday. I paid 40, it was easy and painless. I did it because I have been at goal for awhile but have lost fitness due to my hip issues/stopping strength training. I am just restarting so wanted to have a"measure". I figure I will check again in a few months.

I also did the metabolic test to check what my baseline calorie needs are - that is covered by my I insurance.

Here is what I found out - based on my current"muscle" mass (or rather non fat mass) I should consume more like 100grams of Protein for optimal results. I am in the lean range,but definitely room for improvement. I am aiming to decrease my bodyfat percentage.

This is very interesting. Where do these get performed and who does a metabolic test? Is this something to ask a PCP about? Thanks!

I found the site near me on this website.

http://www.bodpod.com/en/products/body-composition/adult-children-bod-pod-gs/bod-pod

I'm not sure if I can get the metabolic test done there but I will ask my PCP about it.

This all went through my bariatric practice. i saw the brochures and decided to go for it.

The metabolic test is RmR (baseline or resting metabolic rate) and

VO2 - I don't have a clear understanding of this.

It's been years ago now, but I did personally have a body pod measure after my main weight loss around 18 months postOp IIRC.....and the number it came up with was oddly very close to the same number my BMI correlation was.

While it was inexpensive to have it done, the results weren't all that surprising. Unsure whether the process is accurate or upgraded in the probably decade since mine was done.

It can all add to the process of understanding and reinforcing that we ARE on the right path to our individual goals though.

Cheers,

I haven't but many years ago, when I was in college, I had the assessment where you get in a tank of water. I wish I would have kept the results. It would be interesting to see.