32 YR OLD FEMALE 5'7 AT 28% BMI HELP.......................

This post should be required reading: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

With 24 lbs. to lose, set your goal to .5 lb. per week and be patient. Log everything you eat & drink accurately & honestly. Logging is simple, but it ain't easy.

BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight so I am guessing BODY FAT

I think you're confusing the two. BMI is a function of your weight and height, and doesn't take body fat into account.

OTOH, body fat % is measured by various means, commonly with calipers (the skin fold method), to determine what percentage of your weight is fat.

I'm guessing, at your given weight and height, your BMI is 28. It's not a percentage. Your BF% is likely higher. Example, I'm 5'6", 149lbs, BMI of 24, BF% of 28%. Two different numbers and measurements, but both useful.


ETA: Now, to answer your OP, it's best to continue your weight loss goals, while preserving as much lean body mass (LBM) as you can. That means lose it slowly (moderate calorie deficit, of around 0.5-1lbs a week weight loss goal), as well as doing some type of strength training (body weight, machines or free weights) to gain strength and maintain muscle mass.


Oh, and read the link below. Excellent stuff right there:flowerforyou:

BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight so I am guessing BODY FAT

1. % defines a fraction out of 100 (no, you can not give 110%)
2. The correct measuring unit for the BMI is kg/m2 (square meter) - better known as area density
3. I would suggest you get your facts straight before writing something in capital letters

So so SORRY you were offended by my response. I am asking for advice not asking for criticism. As I said," I GUESS BODY FAT" ... I do not need my wordage graded here, btw nice way of being so friendly... total determent of asking for help on this site... Kind of ruins it for people, If you can't be helpful/supportive why bother responding?

Holy crap! Over sensitive much? This is a hell of an overreaction.