Body fat, TEE, and goal weight

[lsereno 2,525]

Hi all,

I'm a VSG Vet. My surgery was May 17, 2011. I've been at goal since March 2012. As a Christmas present to myself, I had my body fat tested in a bodpod today. I'm 5'6" and weighed 135.8 in the undies and sports bra I wore for testing. My BMI is 21.8. Body fat is 38.7, higher than expected, but in the healthy range ( under 40% for women). My TEE total energy expenditure is 1342-1645 per day.

I'd like to get weighed on one of those scales that estimate body fat so I can compare it against the bodpod. The bodpod is very accurate and I'm wondering how the scale compares.

I am going to work on decreasing fat% by increasing my resistance training. I've been walking but I'm going to add some exercise classes and then get tested again later this year. I'd like to get under 30% body fat but I'm not sure how realistic that is for me.

Lynda

[LipstickLady 25,682]

That's very cool! I've never heard of this but I'd love to learn more.

[lsereno 2,525]

They have info at bodpod.com. Sorry I couldn't get the link to work here.

Lynds

Edited January 9, 2014 by lsereno

[Georgia 2,908]

Hi all, I'm a VSG Vet. My surgery was May 17, 2011. I've been at goal since March 2012. As a Christmas present to myself, I had my body fat tested in a bodpod today. I'm 5'6" and weighed 135.8 in the undies and sports bra I wore for testing. My BMI is 21.8. Body fat is 38.7, higher than expected, but in the healthy range ( under 40% for women). My TEE total energy expenditure is 1342-1645 per day. I'd like to get weighed on one of those scales that estimate body fat so I can compare it against the bodpod. The bodpod is very accurate and I'm wondering how the scale compares. I am going to work on decreasing fat% by increasing my resistance training. I've been walking but I'm going to add some exercise classes and then get tested again later this year. I'd like to get under 30% body fat but I'm not sure how realistic that is for me. Lynda

You know, Lynda, it is hard for me to comprehend that with a BMI less than 22 at 135 your BF is that high! You are skinny!!!!

[lsereno 2,525]

I was surprised too. But the bodpod is supposed to be very accurate.i do have some flabby spots, which I rack up to my previous weight and my age.

Lynda

[Georgia 2,908]

I was surprised too. But the bodpod is supposed to be very accurate.i do have some flabby spots, which I rack up to my previous weight and my age. Lynda

Yep, me too. At my age, there's a Lot of flab! Ha!

[scarlet333 386]

Very interesting and I think the part about calorie or energy expenditure is useful for you for maintenance. One thing though if you are happy with the way you feel and look and are in good health don't get too hung up on the numbers. Its really about your health and how you feel in your clothes.

[lsereno 2,525]

Very interesting and I think the part about calorie or energy expenditure is useful for you for maintenance. One thing though if you are happy with the way you feel and look and are in good health don't get too hung up on the numbers. Its really about your health and how you feel in your clothes.

Yes, but high body fat in normal BMI is correlated with a four-fold increase in cardiovascular disease: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052748704762904575025313433081780

So I am thinking of dropping my weight another 5 pounds, which will put me at a 21BMI and attending a Pilates class for seniors. I'm 57 and have RA with joint damage.

Lynda

[Georgia 2,908]

Yes, but high body fat in normal BMI is correlated with a four-fold increase in cardiovascular disease: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052748704762904575025313433081780 So I am thinking of dropping my weight another 5 pounds, which will put me at a 21BMI and attending a Pilates class for seniors. I'm 57 and have RA with joint damage. Lynda

Lynda, what is the article titled? When I click it takes to main page and I can't seem to find the correct article. Thanks! I am interested in this as I am at 22.4 BMI and 140 don't know BF but I'm 60 and need to figure it all out.

[lsereno 2,525]

Lynda, what is the article titled? When I click it takes to main page and I can't seem to find the correct article. Thanks! I am interested in this as I am at 22.4 BMI and 140 don't know BF but I'm 60 and need to figure it all out.

Hi Georgia, it's published Jan. 26 2010 in the HEART BEAT section of the Wall St. journal. Title is "The scales Can Lie: Hidden Fat" Subtitle is "New Study Argues Even Thin People Can Face Health Risks From Fat; It's 'Normal Weight Obesity'

[Georgia 2,908]

Hi Georgia, it's published Jan. 26 2010 in the HEART BEAT section of the Wall St. journal. Title is "The scales Can Lie: Hidden Fat" Subtitle is "New Study Argues Even Thin People Can Face Health Risks From Fat; It's 'Normal Weight Obesity'

I found it and it is very thought provoking! I'm going to see about getting BF tested and improving it this year too!!! Thanks for this. I'm going to post in Research and Statistics.