Originally posted by malikah
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Just curious to know how much bodyfat you lost from start to goal weight.
I am 5'2" and would like to lose 15lbs (CW 115) and get down to 12% bodyfat...I am currently around 16% bodyfat.
I am starting Atkins induction tomorrow after being on Medifast for about 3 weeks (it works but I am sick of pre-packaged foods!!!). I really hope my carb cravings will disappear within the first few days of this WOE.
I would love to hear from all of you!!
I am 5'2" and would like to lose 15lbs (CW 115) and get down to 12% bodyfat...I am currently around 16% bodyfat.
I am starting Atkins induction tomorrow after being on Medifast for about 3 weeks (it works but I am sick of pre-packaged foods!!!). I really hope my carb cravings will disappear within the first few days of this WOE.
I would love to hear from all of you!!
You ought to read this articles about % body fat:
TodaysMilitary.com - FamilyEducation.com
A Guide to Body Fat Percentage
Unless you are a male and/or a male athelete a % body fat of 12 is unhealthy.
The reasons are included in the second link:
Lower is Not Necessarily Better
A certain amount of body fat is vital for the body to function normally and healthy. In fact striving for a body fat percentage that is too low can be dangerous. Here's why...
Measuring your body fat percentage calculates your TOTAL body fat. This total body fat can be split into 2 categories...
Storage Fat -- This consists mainly of fat deposited just under the skin or subcutaneous fat. Storage fat for men and women is fairly similar. For the average man 12% of bodyweight is storage fat and for the average woman 15% of bodyweight is storage fat.
Essential Body Fat -- For the body to function normally and healthily a certain amount of body fat is required. This is called essential fat. For women the average amount of essential fat is 12% of bodyweight and for men it is 3%.
Trying to achieve a body fat percentage that is so low it affects your essential fat stores is NOT good for your health.
Some storage fat is also required for good health. It's used to protect internal organs in the chest and abdomen. So remember...
Aim to stay within the range for age and gender and rest assured you are taking one of the most positive steps to life-long health you can.
A certain amount of body fat is vital for the body to function normally and healthy. In fact striving for a body fat percentage that is too low can be dangerous. Here's why...
Measuring your body fat percentage calculates your TOTAL body fat. This total body fat can be split into 2 categories...
Storage Fat -- This consists mainly of fat deposited just under the skin or subcutaneous fat. Storage fat for men and women is fairly similar. For the average man 12% of bodyweight is storage fat and for the average woman 15% of bodyweight is storage fat.
Essential Body Fat -- For the body to function normally and healthily a certain amount of body fat is required. This is called essential fat. For women the average amount of essential fat is 12% of bodyweight and for men it is 3%.
Trying to achieve a body fat percentage that is so low it affects your essential fat stores is NOT good for your health.
Some storage fat is also required for good health. It's used to protect internal organs in the chest and abdomen. So remember...
Aim to stay within the range for age and gender and rest assured you are taking one of the most positive steps to life-long health you can.
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