See Jane in a Bikini

[missjane]

I do have the bodpod BF chart. For women, as follows:

greater than 40%: Health risk

31-40: Excess fat

23-30: Moderately lean: Acceptable for good health

19-22: Lean: Lower than most people. Excellent for health and longevity.

15-18: Ultra Lean: Elite athletes

lower than 15: Risky. Too low body fat can present health risks

Oh, and the "technician" was actually a doctor of something or other and he's in charge of the training at the university. He was very knowledgeable and helpful and definitely talked to me A LOT about the low and inaccurate readings of calipers and the omron, since I was particularly concerned about that very thing.

[Lost Dog]

Okay. That makes sense. I didn't see how the numbers played out.

It's not all that much comfort, but you're close. 4lbs of fat and you're down into the next category.

You've come a long way and you're already super healthy, right? Exercise and healthy eating plays a huge role in your health, so you're a step ahead.

[missjane]

Originally Posted by Lost Dog

Okay. That makes sense. I didn't see how the numbers played out.

It's not all that much comfort, but you're close. 4lbs of fat and you're down into the next category.

You've come a long way and you're already super healthy, right? Exercise and healthy eating plays a huge role in your health, so you're a step ahead.

You are so right. With all of the changes I have made, my health is now super. My blood work taken for the wellness program at work was excellent on all counts a couple months ago -- better than anyone else at work. I was so happy. Actually, I've always been really healthy, I'm just healthier now and I would like to see me in the Bodpod 19-22 range eventually. It's all about getting as healthy as I can as I get older so I don't have the problems I see in my parents. And, eating well and keeping moving are the keys to success in that area IMHO. I think mentally, as well.

[Lost Dog]

I do know how you feel. Five years ago, I remember getting my very first bf% check. I was so destroyed. I'd gone from 235 to 195 (the weight at which I originally though I'd be "done") and it came up 25%! But I kept trudging along and got myself checked a few months later at 17!

[missjane]

Originally Posted by Lost Dog

I do know how you feel. Five years ago, I remember getting my very first bf% check. I was so destroyed. I'd gone from 235 to 195 (the weight at which I originally though I'd be "done") and it came up 25%! But I kept trudging along and got myself checked a few months later at 17!

I promise you that I will be 19-22 at the Summit next year!! Well, before then, but FOR SURE I'll still be maintaining in that range when the Summit rolls around. I'm a work in progress.

Isn't it amazing how we THINK we will be done at a certain weight and then find out there's always room for more improvement!

[fengshway]

jane, my goal is to get to 25 percent by the end of my 16 weeks with precision nutrition, which will end in late october. I am just going to stick with my meaurement by the exercise phys at my hospital (calipers). I know it isn't the most accurate, but consistent measurement by the same person will be valuable.

I will do dexa at the end of my 16 weeks--dexa is probably the most accurate.

I was pretty amazed at my reading of 32.5, but I think it is pretty accurate actually. if I maintain my current lean mass, I will be 150 and 25 %, which I think will be just fine. although when I get there, I will have to see how easy it is for me to maintain.

[missjane]

Originally Posted by Ruthie

I've just done a quick scan of the literature and it seems that body fat measurements done by the Bodpod are generally found to come out higher than underwater weighing, so I don't think it is an absolute figure still.

Since DEXA is considered the most accurate, and I couldn't afford that, I went with BodPod based on these studies:

Comparison of Bod Pod and DXA in female collegiate...[Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2004] - PubMed Result

ARS | Publication request: BodPod Approximates Corrected DEXA Values More Closely Than BIA in Overweight and Obese Adults.

Elsevier Article Locator

Comparison of methods for assessing body composition changes during weight loss

At least I now will be able to accurately track my process every 3 months using a method that is much more reliable than calipers or the omron.

[Bytsi]

Jane - just curious - who was the doc who did your bodpod? I know some of the faculty there...

[missjane]

Sorry, Bytsi...everytime he said his name, I couldn't catch it.....hard to pronounce or he just muttered. I had jotted down the name Ron from one of my earlier phone calls to the U, but not sure if that was his first name or someone else I spoke to at one time. You should do it...it's very cool and you get a nifty printout of your results, too. And, I was in and out of there in about half an hour.

[Bytsi]

I'm guessing Ron Otterstetter - that's who I thought it might be - was he late 40's and balding? He's a really great guy - I worked with his wife for a long time (she's an EP and a physical therapist)

I will talk to my friend again and maybe try have him sneak me in for free... although I don't really want him to see me in a swimsuit or know my bf%!!

[missjane]

YES! I'll bet that was it because everytime he said his name I thought he was muttering or stuttering! That makes sense! LOL!

It really wasn't a big deal with the swimsuit but, then again, he was a stranger to me!

[Bytsi]

Yeah... that name is quite a mouthful! We were teasing his W when she was pregnant with their first - it'd take quite a few sets of alphabet magnets to get all those letters spelled out - 5 "T"s too! We wanted them to name the baby Otto, but they didn't listen to us

[missjane]

What do we have here? I do believe it's a workout!

June 23, 2008
Coach Dos' Power Training - Total Fitness Routine
Workout A of Phase 1 (ie weeks 1-3)
Workout 1 of 10

1-Arm DB Snatch
5x25
5x25/20
*Had to go to 20 for the right arm because of the wrist

Squat
10x55
10x60
10x65

RDL
10x65
10x60

Push-ups
10 on toes
9 on toes

Bent-over BB Row
10x45
10x50

Push Press w/BB
10x25
10x30

Lat Pulldown
10x45 Wide Grip
8x55 U/H Grip

Windshield Wipers
2 sets of 10

Planks
45 secs
35 secs

*I took it easy for this first time back in the gym in a while. The wrist really hurt during the lat pulldowns -- same place I was feeling it before. I really must watch this wrist.

I went rather low on the weights and just wanted to get a workout in. Will be working up to 4 sets of each exercise. I'm doing the Total Fitness Routine and it's 12 weeks, but I'm going to be more concerned with getting all the workouts in and if it takes a bit longer than 12 weeks, that's ok. Then, I definitely think I need to tackle a hypertrophy program, and the one in Power Training looks good.

[GinnyLou]

Yay! Nice workout there, my Friend.

[Littlemermaidklb]

Nice to see you back at it girlfriend! Great job!

[SpacecityPaula]

Nice workout Jane! Good to see you back at it.