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Let's play a game. Guess the body fat %

Rae6503
Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
I really have no idea. I'd guess 20%? Or am I way off base?

And yes, I might just be using this as an excuse to re-display my "before and after" Turbo Fire pictures....

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  • lilwashee
    lilwashee Posts: 222 Member
    17%
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    I'd guess 20%, or maybe a tiny bit higher. Women tend to hold onto fat differently than men.

    In my profile picture here:

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    I'm 18%20%. You have a bit more ab definition than I do, but you carry a little more through your hips (typical for females). Also...I of course have substantially more muscle overall (being male)...so my percentage is going to be lower.

    Either way you look incredible...wonderful work!!
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Sneaky AW! ;)


    I have no freaking clue about body fat percent. I'm gonna go with 19%. You look great.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    for reference

    http://www.leighpeele.com/body-fat-pictures-and-percentages
  • jamielise2
    jamielise2 Posts: 432 Member
    I would say about 23%, but not an expert. If you really want to know, call a university in your area and ask if they do Bod Pod testing. Usually costs about $25
  • bry_all01
    bry_all01 Posts: 3,100 Member
    you look awesome, and I have no idea. I think mine is like 21%.
  • Just_Bethy
    Just_Bethy Posts: 272
    Oh COME ON!! You seriously can not post pics like this without some stats woman..Dates and weights!!?? That is one awesome change..you burned off a lot of fat as built some gorgeous muscle!! What is turbo fire and does it hurt LOL?? Looking FAB!! I would seriously love some info on how long it took and what you did with it diet wise??!!! Thanks!!!
  • Spitfirex007
    Spitfirex007 Posts: 749 Member
    Where does everyone go to test their body fat. I have yet to find a good site! The one I use most often last had me tested at 18% But the navy test said I was 23%. And another site said I was 21% and another said 30%. So I gave up and I'm too cheap to visit a doctor just for a body fat test.
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    I'll bite. 21% lol
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    Where does everyone go to test their body fat. I have yet to find a good site! The one I use most often last had me tested at 18% But the navy test said I was 23%. And another site said I was 21% and another said 30%. So I gave up and I'm too cheap to visit a doctor just for a body fat test.

    I got a highly rated caliper from amazon. Measured my shame, then put it into a spreadheet I would happily share. (calculations from apparently professionals lol)
  • karinaes
    karinaes Posts: 570 Member
    how tall are you? by the pictures, I'd say about 23%
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Oh COME ON!! You seriously can not post pics like this without some stats woman..Dates and weights!!?? That is one awesome change..you burned off a lot of fat as built some gorgeous muscle!! What is turbo fire and does it hurt LOL?? Looking FAB!! I would seriously love some info on how long it took and what you did with it diet wise??!!! Thanks!!!

    Here's the orginal post:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/334141-12-week-turbo-fire-done-12lbs-gone-pictures

    12lbs lost in 16 weeks. Turbo Fire is a set of DVDs that you do on a 12 week schedule. Mostly cardio with HIITs worked in, some individual HIITS, a couple of strength workouts, and a yoga workout. I really enjoy it. It's kind of pricy (and don't be tempted by the cheap copies on Ebay or Amazon, the are pirated) but worth it. There are also additional DVDs which can turn it into a 20 week program instead of 12.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    how tall are you? by the pictures, I'd say about 23%

    5'9"
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    I would say about 23%, but not an expert. If you really want to know, call a university in your area and ask if they do Bod Pod testing. Usually costs about $25

    I don't know if I really care though. Still not happy with my thighs but it is pretty obvious that I'm maintaining a good amount of muscle as I lose and that's all I really need to know I guess. Just randomly wondering.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,108 Member
    I do Fitness evaluations and BF% daily. Based on the pics I'll say you're about 26%.
  • bry_all01
    bry_all01 Posts: 3,100 Member
    I do Fitness evaluations and BF% daily. Based on the pics I'll say you're about 26%.

    Could you do mine? Not this picture, its 3 years old, but the jean shorts and black bikini is my most recent pic...
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    I'm going to go with 25%. :happy:

    I'll ask again later when I finish NROWLFW. :wink:
  • Swimgoddess
    Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
    I'd say 23%. You do have much more lean leg mass than I do.

    For comparisons sake (all % are calipered):


    Me @ 26%
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    On June 3rd, I calipered in at 19.8%
    On July 28th, I calipered in at 18.95%
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    (Obviously, the September 1st pic was after surgery.)
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,108 Member
    I do Fitness evaluations and BF% daily. Based on the pics I'll say you're about 26%.

    Could you do mine? Not this picture, its 3 years old, but the jean shorts and black bikini is my most recent pic...
    Looked but the angle isn't good enough for me to see your whole body.
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