5'2" looking to reduce body fat with your help please?

nikki2609
nikki2609 Posts: 128
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So today I reached target weight. \o/
I wanted to know roughly what my body fat % is so entered some results on various sites. Wasn't happy with the number & now feel that reducing should be my focus but not sure if I'm on the right road?
Currently I Gym at least 3 times a week, walk everywhere (including on my feet for 8 hours a day) & trying my hardest to choose healthy snacks 1st (those of you who know me will be aware of my chocolate addiction! Hey we only live once!)
I would love to hear from anyone who has done/is doing what I'm aiming to achieve.
Im 38, 5'2" with body fat of 27.9% according to military body fat calculations.

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  • BL_Coleman
    BL_Coleman Posts: 324 Member
    If you are at 122 ( am I reading your weight thing correctly) Then you are no where near 27.9..I have you at around 22% which is a solid calculation. If you want to strength train i suggest heavy weights and incline walk (10 or above)

    I am 132 and only at 24.14.



    USAF Myself
  • soniak78
    soniak78 Posts: 74 Member
    I've read interval training burns body fat the best. I've started doing 1 minute max, 2 minute recovery for 5-8 times. I'm not sure it works,but I'll let you know x
  • nikki2609
    nikki2609 Posts: 128
    Thanks Sonia, Will give it a whirl xx
  • nikki2609
    nikki2609 Posts: 128
    If you are at 122 ( am I reading your weight thing correctly) Then you are no where near 27.9..I have you at around 22% which is a solid calculation. If you want to strength train i suggest heavy weights and incline walk (10 or above)

    I am 132 and only at 24.14.



    USAF Myself

    Hi, that's kind of you to say, where do I find that calculation?
    I have measurements of waist 29", hips 36", neck 12", 122lbs, 5'2"
  • LeanButNotMean44
    LeanButNotMean44 Posts: 852 Member
    If you are at 122 ( am I reading your weight thing correctly) Then you are no where near 27.9..I have you at around 22% which is a solid calculation. If you want to strength train i suggest heavy weights and incline walk (10 or above)

    I am 132 and only at 24.14.

    She certainly CAN weigh 122lbs and be at 27.9% body fat, especially if she has not done any sort of weight training. OP, what is your gym routine? Are you doing only cardio? If so, get yourself on a solid lifting program to lower that BF %age.
  • LeanButNotMean44
    LeanButNotMean44 Posts: 852 Member
    One more thing, OP: Congrats on reaching your target weight! Well done!
  • nikki2609
    nikki2609 Posts: 128
    If you are at 122 ( am I reading your weight thing correctly) Then you are no where near 27.9..I have you at around 22% which is a solid calculation. If you want to strength train i suggest heavy weights and incline walk (10 or above)

    I am 132 and only at 24.14.

    She certainly CAN weigh 122lbs and be at 27.9% body fat, especially if she has not done any sort of weight training. OP, what is your gym routine? Are you doing only cardio? If so, get yourself on a solid lifting program to lower that BF %age.

    Bugger! I had a few minutes believing I could be 22%! Yeah right!
    Gym starts with treadmill for 35 mins, currently doing c25k, on week 3 & going fine, then a 30-40 min mix of machines followed by stretches.
    Currently reading up on HIIT so gonna give that a whizz when I'm next in. as well as the gym I have the usual housey bits, dumbbell s, kettlebell, ropes.

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