Body Fat

[summerset 5,261]

On 9/20/2020 at 4:09 PM, GreenTealael said:

thoughts?

Dunno.

I have no idea how reliable body fat scales are when lots of loose skin is present. They're not really reliable in general so I don't trust mine when it comes to absolute numbers. It puts me at 22% bf. My latest routine ultrasound showed "almost no visceral fat" according to the surgeon who did the ultrasound so visceral fat seems to be of no concern. I'm not curious enough to expose myself to extra radiation, so no DEXA for me just to satisfy curiosity.

In general I guess one has to find a middle ground between "desired body fat", "healthy body fat" and "what's possible without having to sacrifice too much".

[StaffiwMarocson19 1]

Ok, thank you

[StaffiwMarocson19 1]

There is no doubt that as you get older, it becomes more and more difficult to keep yourself in perfect shape. Somewhere the weight has gone up, the muscles have become flabby. But still, I'm not ready to give up. I go to the gym, walk and ride a bike every day. I use smart Vont scales ordered through Amazon to monitor my body fat balance. Of course, these aren't lab results, but they help me determine the direction I need to go in. Add more exercise or stay at my chosen level. I like that I can keep my BMI close to 22%.

Edited February 17, 2022 by StaffiwMarocson19