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I'm 20 year old (21 in December), 5'5 (166cm), 78.7KG (171.52 pounds) and have a body fat percentage of 35%. I was just wondering what a healthy percentage would be for me.
Thanks for your help in advance.
Thanks for your help in advance.
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12-30. I know, it's hard. But I went from 35 to somewhere between 19 and 22 in the last year, and I'm more than twice your age. You can do it.
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/library/blbodyfatcharts.htm
http://www.livestrong.com/article/76266-good-body-fat-percentage/0 -
Less than 25% for women.
BTW depending on how you measured, there is always a level of inaccuracy. So just make sure the trend is heading in the right direction 0 -
It varies based on the person, goals, etc. IMO, having goals like that are fine as they are easily measured, but ultimately your goals should be based more on improving - being faster, stronger, leaner, healthier than you were last month, regardless of what exactly that means.0
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Less than 25% for women.
BTW depending on how you measured, there is always a level of inaccuracy. So just make sure the trend is heading in the right direction
Yeah, this is just based on my rough measurements. I'll get someone else to measure me properly later on. 0 -
12-30. I know, it's hard. But I went from 35 to somewhere between 19 and 22 in the last year, and I'm more than twice your age. You can do it.
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/library/blbodyfatcharts.htm
http://www.livestrong.com/article/76266-good-body-fat-percentage/
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12-30. I know, it's hard. But I went from 35 to somewhere between 19 and 22 in the last year, and I'm more than twice your age. You can do it.
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/library/blbodyfatcharts.htm
http://www.livestrong.com/article/76266-good-body-fat-percentage/
Perfect. Thanks. 0 -
It also depends on your age and what your fitness goals are. Less than 25% is healthy but if a woman drops below the mid teens in percentage, it can have negative effects on your hormones & fertility. I'm over 30 and I have to watch mine carefully.0
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