Hi everyone!!
(Sorry for re-posting. I'm new to 3FC and MISTAKENLY POSTED THIS AME POST IN THE WRONG FORUM)
Today, to get a better idea of where I officially stand before I lose huge amounts of weight, I decided to take my body measurements.
A little info...
I'm 27
5'5
225lbs
Measurements
Chest: 40.5 in (measured across the top of my breast slightly under armpits)
Waist: 35.5 in (smallest area on torso, between navel, right under rib cage)
Lower Part of Abdomen: 42 in (little pooch area)
Waist (Around navel): 37in
Hips: 47.5 in
Thighs: 30in (left and right) (YESSS, they are HUGE!!!)
Arms 16in (right and left)
Calves: 17.5in (right and left)
Neck: 14.5in
Wrists: 7in (left and right)
Forearms: 12.5in (left and right)
So when I plugged this information into different body fat percentage calculators I got several percentages:
1. 25.93%
2. 27.14% (Body Fat Weight is: 61.06 lbs Muscle Mass is: 163.94 lbs)
3. 23% (simple Body fat % calculator)
So, I don't understand. I am pretty big. But my body fat percentage is with a health range. (Fitness 21-24% Acceptable 25-31%). And according to my BMI (height and weight), I am considered severely obese.
So is there a better way to calculate body fat percentage or make sense of this?
I included a DISGUSTING picture to give you a better ideal. PLUS to put myself out there for accountability , because I am and will lose the WEIGHT!