what's your body fat % ... if you're an average eater/exerciser

[Anonymous]

A good personal trainer could eyeball your bf% to within 5% +/- if they saw you in a two piece or biking shorts and sports bra.
You could get within 10% yourself with a mirror and some online images for comparisons.

[Anonymous]

I’m 45 and got a dexa that showed 22%, but it’s almost nothing in upper body and then 30% in thighs and butt!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m 45 and got a dexa that showed 22%, but it’s almost nothing in upper body and then 30% in thighs and butt!

What? I don’t understand. Are you 22% or 30%? I carry most of my far in lower region as well btw. Mostly abdominals and but/hips. Pear shaped

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m 45 and got a dexa that showed 22%, but it’s almost nothing in upper body and then 30% in thighs and butt!

What? I don’t understand. Are you 22% or 30%? I carry most of my far in lower region as well btw. Mostly abdominals and but/hips. Pear shaped

DP. When you do a dexa scan, you get a % for each area as well as an overall body fat percentage. I think PP is telling us her overall percentage was 22 but her fat was unevenly distributed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m 45 and got a dexa that showed 22%, but it’s almost nothing in upper body and then 30% in thighs and butt!

What? I don’t understand. Are you 22% or 30%? I carry most of my far in lower region as well btw. Mostly abdominals and but/hips. Pear shaped

DP. When you do a dexa scan, you get a % for each area as well as an overall body fat percentage. I think PP is telling us her overall percentage was 22 but her fat was unevenly distributed.

Yes, this. 22% overall but almost totally in my lower body.

[Anonymous]

I'm early 60's and did an InBody today that says 25.8% body fat. It says that is in the normal range. My muscle mass is up since my last one 6 months ago. I am reasonably fit, walk a lot, ski and do other outdoor activities regularly, but do not go to the gym. Have also lost weight over the last 2 years (intentionally).

[Anonymous]

Mid-60s and around 24-26% body fat. Sometimes it jumps higher if I have been away from the gym but then it reverts. You have to do the scan over time and see what the trend is. No need to be discouraged with just the initial go. Also, eating within 4 hours or having a full colon will affect the results because they reflect as fat. It will help if your clothing is also consistent, e.g. some type of outfit.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I hear about the 'unreliable' but it can't be like 10% off or something can it?

Reddit and Dr Google say yes, 10% off is not unusual.

https://www.reddit.com/r/nutrition/comments/1apw6nt/body_fat_scales/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

I’m the skinny fat person above, unless you are the same, the pictures on the internet should be able to help you. Your eyeballs will be able to tell if the number is 10% off and you are standing in front of a well lit mirror in your skivvies.

What is skinny fat? Are you skinny or fat?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hear about the 'unreliable' but it can't be like 10% off or something can it?

Reddit and Dr Google say yes, 10% off is not unusual.

https://www.reddit.com/r/nutrition/comments/1apw6nt/body_fat_scales/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

I’m the skinny fat person above, unless you are the same, the pictures on the internet should be able to help you. Your eyeballs will be able to tell if the number is 10% off and you are standing in front of a well lit mirror in your skivvies.

What is skinny fat? Are you skinny or fat?

Usually it means thin but not fit. It's a pretty common term.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hear about the 'unreliable' but it can't be like 10% off or something can it?

Reddit and Dr Google say yes, 10% off is not unusual.

https://www.reddit.com/r/nutrition/comments/1apw6nt/body_fat_scales/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

I’m the skinny fat person above, unless you are the same, the pictures on the internet should be able to help you. Your eyeballs will be able to tell if the number is 10% off and you are standing in front of a well lit mirror in your skivvies.

What is skinny fat? Are you skinny or fat?

I’m the PP who wrote that. I have 21.6 BMI and 30% body fat (as measured by dexa).

[Anonymous]

My doctor called me skinny fat with a BMI of 20 and 25% fat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My doctor called me skinny fat with a BMI of 20 and 25% fat.

How old are you? I’ve never seen a measure that lists 25% as anything but healthy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hear about the 'unreliable' but it can't be like 10% off or something can it?

Reddit and Dr Google say yes, 10% off is not unusual.

https://www.reddit.com/r/nutrition/comments/1apw6nt/body_fat_scales/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

I’m the skinny fat person above, unless you are the same, the pictures on the internet should be able to help you. Your eyeballs will be able to tell if the number is 10% off and you are standing in front of a well lit mirror in your skivvies.

What is skinny fat? Are you skinny or fat?

I HATE this term. It's just another way to body shame people and make them think their is something wrong with them.

[Anonymous]

Skinny fat is technically sarcopenia and is a problem related to aging with real health issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hear about the 'unreliable' but it can't be like 10% off or something can it?

Reddit and Dr Google say yes, 10% off is not unusual.

https://www.reddit.com/r/nutrition/comments/1apw6nt/body_fat_scales/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

I’m the skinny fat person above, unless you are the same, the pictures on the internet should be able to help you. Your eyeballs will be able to tell if the number is 10% off and you are standing in front of a well lit mirror in your skivvies.

What is skinny fat? Are you skinny or fat?

I HATE this term. It's just another way to body shame people and make them think their is something wrong with them.

Is normal weight but over fat, which is correct, an OK term then?