So I decided to check out the body fat calculators.
Used three of them, one is a generic one, one is used by the military, and the other is Covert Bailey's. I could not believe the differences, totally insane.

The military formula near made me almost cry and faint . If that is my body fat % I give up!

The Covert Bailey one, made me laugh and laugh , I can see in the mirror how far off that one is, if I ever get that low a BF % I will invite all of you to my house for a party to celebrate it!

The other was close to MFPal's only a couple points lower. So I divided all of them and came up with what I "think" I see in the mirror.

An interesting exercise, but I think I will stick to getting into my smaller clothes and within my healthy weight range as my goals.

If anyone else wants to give it go check it out:
http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/

Here is an interesting read about BF% and how hard it is to really gage it.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/830595

pretty much and even that method they "estimate" bone weight etc.

I'll just stick with MFP's estimate, since it makes me only over weight not obese anymore and keep working on getting back in that pair of size 6 jeans I still have in my closet from my last "Last time to lose it" phase. As a menopausal woman, I was soooo proud to wear those, LOL.

It has rained and snowed off and on all day here. UGH!!!!!!!!!!

Glad I have some extra steps banked for a light steps day. I did do over 5,000 so far today thanks to dvd work, I will probably get my 10K, but the extra 2K that I added this month for the challenge will need to be borrowed from the "bank" I am thinking currently. Doesn't help that the fitbit server is having maintenance done on it and can't synch properly this afternoon.

I give myself Wednesdays off from the rec classes, I don't want to be doing more than 4 days a week of aerobic/strength training. I do have some muscles that are complaining about my new lifestyle, but I so far have avoided getting any injuries. I want to keep it that way. Saturday and Sundays I try to do longer walks, so Wednesday is my only "rest day." So far so good.

Good morning!
I haven't checked in for awhile--nothing much to report. ahem.
But. Today I can tell you that I'm FINALLY down 10 lbs since January.

Now. I only have to do this about five more times. Maybe six.
hahahaha!

I did actually lose about 30 lbs--during this time, but unfortunately, it was the same 3 lbs--10 times...

Geez. Enjoy the day!

Good Morning! This is a long "chat" and I can see that I have a lot of catching up to do.

For the past several weeks, I've only been able to do MFP on my phone. We were having software training at work and it's been very time consuming. Instead of doing the training all at once, they scheduled it for part of each day. Unfortunately, that meant it was harder to keep up with regular stuff while being away every day. The software is up and running now and much easier than the old one, but I'm glad "training" is over!

I've been doing good with my diet and exercise. After reaching my goal, I was able to go a couple of pounds lower so that takes the pressure off. And, as long a I stay within my normal calorie range and keep getting my walking in every day, I'm doing fine. I have to say that I love my Fitbit for keeping track of my exercise. It keeps me honest and on track.

I may have more comments once I can read thru the posts here, but I hope everyone is doing okay. It's good to be back!

Rose

RLF022012 wrote: »

I've been doing good with my diet and exercise. After reaching my goal, I was able to go a couple of pounds lower so that takes the pressure off. And, as long a I stay within my normal calorie range and keep getting my walking in every day, I'm doing fine. I have to say that I love my Fitbit for keeping track of my exercise. It keeps me honest and on track.

I may have more comments once I can read thru the posts here, but I hope everyone is doing okay. It's good to be back!

Rose

Getting to goal is huge and dropping a couple of extras is AWESOME.

Rose, welcome back and congrats on being not only at, but below goal! Extra insurance is always good ~Kathy

Thanks for letting us know, Rebamae. You know we have all been there ... it's all about "you can start over anytime" - as many restarts as it takes until you get in the groove. ~ Kathy

I'll never pretend that it's easy. I wish there was a Willpower Pill. I feel your pain, Rebamae, but DO NOT beat yourself up over it. And don't let it continue to get you down.

I do know that I get depressed and down during the winter and... I EAT.
I love to bake, so I'll make a coffeecake and nibble it down to GONE all by myself.
And this winter.. well.

One thing that hit me lately--well, ok. Two.
My inlaws, who are in their late 80's, are both in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
I know that just "eating right" isn't going to stave off any possible "mechanical" difficulties or obstacles like kidney failure or Parkinson's disease.
But it is a BIG reminder to me that I've got a better chance of, shall we say.. living a strong life and then dying on my own terms, in my own bed rather than being hit by a stroke, heart attack, etc etc., if I actually DO something about this excess weight and GET RID OF IT. Gadzooks. I've been at this since I was a teenager. What a slow learner. DUH.

The other factor is that one of the diabetes meds I'm taking is VERY Expensive and I need to eliminate that. I don't think I'll be able to eliminate all my meds (dream on) but..
I am reminding myself that this stuff is costing us at least part of a yearly vacation if I stay on it. Bah.

Hi all, I know I've been missing for s week or so, dealing with a health issue. Good news is that I'm okay and their scale says I'm down about a pound. We'll see if that bears out come Monday LOL.

Crisbtrue, congratulations on your weight loss. That is fantastic. I'm right there with you and trying to do the right thing so I can remain healthy, happy and mobile for a long time.

Jean, it sounds like you have a lot going on right now with some construction/remodeling. But you are still doing s great job!

Rebamae, I've been eating junk food for a couple of days, at least cashew butter is reasonably healthy! You'll get back on track and so will I.

Lol. Guilty!

Wanda