Calculating body fat

CSBmommy

I used three different online body fat calculators and got totally different answers from each one.

Starting weight: 145lbs
Current weight: 133 lbs
Height: 5'2''
Female
25 years old

I know I can stand to lose a few pounds, but the online calculators said I was obese. I'm probably in the normal range. Maybe slightly overweight. Obviously, these calculators are not accurate. How can I determine body fat without spending $100 at a clinic?

Hornsby

CSBmommy wrote: »

I used three different online body fat calculators and got totally different answers from each one.

Starting weight: 145lbs
Current weight: 133 lbs
Height: 5'2''
Female
25 years old

I know I can stand to lose a few pounds, but the online calculators said I was obese. I'm probably in the normal range. Maybe slightly overweight. Obviously, these calculators are not accurate. How can I determine body fat without spending $100 at a clinic?

Post a pic.

Hornsby

Or use this for reference.

shadow2soul

Have someone who knows how to use calipers estimate your BF%.

CSBmommy

Is it really that simple? Because looking at those photos, I'd say I'm closest to 30%.

queenliz99

Then there you go!! Pretty dang simple and cheap!!

Hornsby

CSBmommy wrote: »

Is it really that simple? Because looking at those photos, I'd say I'm closest to 30%.

It'll be as accurate as anything else other than a Dexa.