Bodyfat estimation thread
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Now that I've figured out how to join the group, I have a question that I think y'all can help me with. But my question is a little different and I don't know if you can answer it or not. But here goes.
I have scoliosis. I am 5'.25" tall on the outside. If measuring your "wingspan" from fingertip to fingertip actually represents your actual height, then I should be about 5'3.5." I have the musculature and bone structure of someone 5'3.5" tall on the inside. But it's all "squished" down a little bit in the shoulder-to-waist area.
When entering information into the BMI and other charts, which height do I use?
Thanks for your time.
I would use the 5' 3.5" height.0 -
Might as well give it a shot.
5'7" 45 yo. 174lbs. scale says 18-19%
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5'3" 160-165 lb. (Just started weights and retaining water like the Hoover dam, right now)
These are the only pics I have, so far. So I hope they're ok.
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Thank you!0
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Sorry for the delay - we will get caught up with these soon.0
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My bad!
I actually hadn't checked this thread in a while. We will get caught up on these by tomorrow.0 -
My bad!
I actually hadn't checked this thread in a while. We will get caught up on these by tomorrow.
Thank you!
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Now that I've figured out how to join the group, I have a question that I think y'all can help me with. But my question is a little different and I don't know if you can answer it or not. But here goes.
I have scoliosis. I am 5'.25" tall on the outside. If measuring your "wingspan" from fingertip to fingertip actually represents your actual height, then I should be about 5'3.5." I have the musculature and bone structure of someone 5'3.5" tall on the inside. But it's all "squished" down a little bit in the shoulder-to-waist area.
When entering information into the BMI and other charts, which height do I use?
Thanks for your time.
I actually discussed this with my doctor (I've lost about 3 inches due to scoliosis). He said use the height that you would be without the scoliosis for setting goals and calculating BMI etc.0 -
Might as well give it a shot.
5'7" 45 yo. 174lbs. scale says 18-19%
Hey Jeff!
Can you please post a relaxed front pic as well? Thanks!0 -
fishlover888
Sorry - forgot to ask what your height and weight was.
Oops, sorry forgot to add that. 5'5, 153 (ish)
Thanks!
Hi!
Sorry for the delay, we would put you at about 26 - 28%.0 -
5'3" 160-165 lb. (Just started weights and retaining water like the Hoover dam, right now)
These are the only pics I have, so far. So I hope they're ok.
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Relaxed:
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Unfortunately we will need better photos in order to get within a few percentage points.0 -
This is for my other thread requesting info about whether to continue cutting or to bulk. Disclaimer: I'm holding a lot of water because I had a lot of sodium.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/980845-requesting-opinions-on-how-to-move-forward
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Here goes nothing.
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 125 lbs
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Hopefully this works. Thanks in advance for taking a look, it's much appreciated.
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 215
Age: 27
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sorry about that, first time posting pics. i think i just figured out how to re-size using tiny pic if I need to.0
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This is for my other thread requesting info about whether to continue cutting or to bulk. Disclaimer: I'm holding a lot of water because I had a lot of sodium.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/980845-requesting-opinions-on-how-to-move-forward
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Hi! we would put you at about the 10% mark.0 -
Here goes nothing.
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 125 lbs
We estimate you at about 22 - 23%0 -
sorry about that, first time posting pics. i think i just figured out how to re-size using tiny pic if I need to.
That's fine and no worries.
It's a little harder to pinpoint when you start getting above 30% for guys, but we would put you at about 25%, give or take a few percentage points.0 -
Sorry the photos aren't the best, phone cameras and all that. Couldn't get my legs in, can only say they are solid as rocks and don't join in the middle, haha. Just looking for a rough estimate really.
A personal trainer used something called bodystat 1500 on me today , which uses impedance and is supposedly much more accurate than things like the tanita scale. Made me 12% which I think is an underestimate, personally, sadly. I was 14 Ibs less, this time last year, and callipers put me at around 17-18% then. I only did cardio then, and in the time since then, have been doing weights and strength.
I am 38, 5'10, 138 Ibs. Pics taken after a strength session and a bad eating night before, lol.
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Added a couple flexed having realised that was asked for, though bear in mind these are after a rather huge dinner, lmao and I have not 'flexed' before, but did my best given it is 1am here.
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Few More showing my arm flexed. I hope this thread is still checked and will be very grateful if someone can give me an idea.
Please note my legs look skinny because I was half bending to get the pic in the mirror/
Edited to add - measurements are 33, 25.5, 35.5.0 -
Hi!
We will respond shortly. We like to chat so that we are on the same page before giving an estimate.0 -
Hi!
We will respond shortly. We like to chat so that we are on the same page before giving an estimate.
Ok, thanks, no rush, just wanted to make sure the topic was still checked in on
Sorry for so many pics, first time I have bothered to take any since starting weights, to be honest.
I would also ask whether a bulk and cut would be in order, as I seem to look skinny even though I have gained 14Ibs the last year and have been eating over 2k calories a day.0 -
This is so embarrassing. I was about to post some pics (same height and weight at Graelwyn), but can't now. You look great, Graelwyn! And I've got a long way to go
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This is so embarrassing. I was about to post some pics (same height and weight at Graelwyn), but can't now. You look great, Graelwyn! And I've got a long way to go
Oy, no being embarrassed. I am sure you look fine. I think most people tend to see themselves different to how others might, I do not tend to think I look all that great, and consider myself to still have work to do. We are our own worst critics sometimes.0 -
My thighs/legs. Hopefully that is enough of me shown now. Sorry I cannot get a back shot, I don't think.
Omg, I did not realise how muscular they had become. Not very becoming, to my eye anyway.
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*gulp* ok, here goes:
5'10" and 133lbs this morning (was 131 when I began SS several weeks ago). Oh, 45 years old, if that matters. These are not flexed, the day after lifting.
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I think we've confused them, Graelwyn, by being the same height and weight with two very obviously differing BF%
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I think we've confused them, Graelwyn, by being the same height and weight with two very obviously differing BF%
Nah, I weigh more than you anyway, I am around 138, maybe a bit more.0 -
It takes us a couple of days to sync up with these sometimes. Please bear with us.0
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