fernadele313 Member

Thank you

Thank you for reply. I'm not striving for competition level body fat. I respect the discipline it takes for women to reach that level but I would personally prefer to look lean but curvy. The general consensus I get from the Internet on most fitness sites is that 25% body fat on a woman is acceptable but not "fit"

Well judging by your profile pic you carry it well. Good waist to hip ratio!

I might just have to! I think it's less demoralising to just go by how my clothes fit!

I think it might be worth taking those home scales with a pinch of salt. I've just read they can be off by 3%...?

Thank you. I'm only managing 2 litres at the moment! I'll start increasing my water intake

Thank you. That's very kind. I am trying to just focus on how good I feel after working out, the rush of endorphins. I'm prone to depression and the effect on my mood is always my main motivation. I guess it's easy to get caught up in the aesthetics though

But I am technically skinny fat, right?

Thank you! It took a lot for me to post that and I've been putting off going to the gym for too long. I think my body is telling me to eat more as I'm struggling with tiredness most days. Also I usually workout after my son has gone to sleep in the evening. Would it be more beneficial to switch it to the afternoon?

I do HIIT about 3 times a week. I'm joining gym soon and hoping strength training will help build muscle. Perhaps personal trainer can help look at my diet?

Thank you for replying. I've had a feeling I haven't been eating enough, especially post workout. I don't feel I look 25% body fat around my mid section. I must carry it lower body!

I'm measuring body fat using my Salter body composition scales