I might be too skinny now

[KartMan 58]

Imagine that? Me too skinny. Well I don’t think I am, but I definitely don’t think I need to lose any more weight. I just went in for another Hydrostatic Dunk Test and found out I only have 9.7% Body Fat. Under 13% is considered Excellent on most Body Fat charts. In case you are unfamiliar with it, Body Fat is your actual Fat relative to total body weight and is measured by weighing your lean mass while submerged in a pool. In my case, my total weight is 170.6 lbs, Fat Mass is 16.5 lbs, and Lean Mass is 154.1 lbs. This measurement should not be confused with BMI. BMI is a very crude measurement that can tell you roughly where your weight is relative to the population, but doesn’t really tell you anything meaningful with regard to your actual fat and lean composition.

The band has done a lot of this for me, and for that I am eternally grateful. Probably of greater importance though is that it has taken me learning how to control my eating (even with the band), working out smartly, and getting the proper amounts of nutrients (especially protein).

I still see a fat guy in the mirror at times, and I am working on that (he’s not really in the mirror, just in my head). But everyone else that sees me sees a thin, healthy and happy guy. I love the new me and could not imagine going back to the place I was before.

[btrieger 21]

Congrats on the weight loss and body fat!!

I don't think I will ever be too skinny.

Once I get the fat off I am going to concentrate at bulking up my muscle.

[jav 0]

I just had my surgery at the same facility. How wonderful to see your success- and hoping to do as well!

[LindaS 0]

Well, I don't think one can be too skinny as long as you are eating healthy and maintaining a healthy life style.

BTW...can anyone tell me what I need to do to get my ticker on here?

[Kary 0]

YOU LOOK GREAT KARTMAN!!!!!!!!!!!! OOOOO LAAA LAAA! LOL. GOOD JOB!:frown:

[KartMan 58]

Congrats on the weight loss and body fat!!

I don't think I will ever be too skinny.

Once I get the fat off I am going to concentrate at bulking up my muscle.

That is what I am working on now. In fact, with this last test I gained 4.6 lbs of lean (muscle) mass. I’m not trying to get on the cover of Muscle & Fitness, but I won’t be mad if in a few months I have some guns and pecs to show off. Now that there is not a giant layer of fat in the way, I can actually see some muscle definition. Even in my abs, I’ve got a ways to go to get to a six pack - but right now I can actually see the V forming. It’s so much more motivating when you can actually see the results of all the hard work.

[BetsyB 9]

Congratulations, KartMan!

Bob, you say,

Once I get the fat off I am going to concentrate at bulking up my muscle.

Please don't wait--start now.

[KartMan 58]

I just had my surgery at the same facility. How wonderful to see your success- and hoping to do as well! :frown:

Good luck in post-op. They put on a support group meeting on the second Monday each month, hope to see you there.

[Drasan 23]

I'm so happy for you and happy that you are sharing this great news with us. Congrats!

oh, and you don't look too skinny to me, just right!

[Cmor2k 0]

You have to go to tickerfactory.com, set it up and then copy and pasted the codes in your signature line :frown:

[caffeine 0]

Thou art a braggart! :frown: (just kidding!)

That's totally cool. I would like to be where you are in about a year or two. You are truly an inspiration for me.

It's so funny to think that I have a better shot at getting a 6-pack at 41 or 42 than I did at 21.

[KartMan 58]

Thou art a braggart! :laugh: (just kidding!)

That's totally cool. I would like to be where you are in about a year or two. You are truly an inspiration for me.

It's so funny to think that I have a better shot at getting a 6-pack at 41 or 42 than I did at 21.

Caffeine, it looks like we started in similar circumstances. If I can do it, you can do it. Best of luck!!!

Edited March 22, 2010 by KartMan

[bella71 0]

You look great, Kartman! Way to go!