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Mine is 21...was 26 when I started!
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ROLOHA
Posts: 3,59910/19/07 7:41 A |
Interesting links thanks for posting them.
My BMI was 20.5 using their calculator and showed me in 2nd percentile for my weight. My body fat using the measurements method is at 20%. "If you keep on doing what you've always done you'll keep on going where you've always gone"
"The road is long with many a winding turn that leads us to who knows where. Who knows where?" SW 193 October 2004 GW 132 with Weight Watchers achieved October 2005
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ZELLAZM
Posts: 12,03110/19/07 6:20 A  |
Mine is right around 21, in the middle of the "healthy" region. I hope to have my body fat measured at my next session with the personal trainer.
Blessings, Michelle
Rom 8:37 "...in all these things we are more than conquerors through Christ who loved us." Time Zone: GMT+1 Spring 2018 5% Challenge - Go,Firecrackers!
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LISEINMOTION
Posts: 17010/15/07 1:01 P |
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20.4
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JOANNAGLOWS
Posts: 1,0319/30/07 6:49 P |
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My BMI is 19.9 today, but it fluctuates. Not much lower than this, but some days I'm up to 20.4 or so. (I'm an obsessed daily weigher.)
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EJOHNCHAT
Posts: 1,2109/22/07 9:39 P |
Whatever works. LOL.
Grace and Peace,
John
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EJOHNCHAT
Posts: 1,210 9/20/07 12:53 A |
Hey 5K,
There are several ways to estimate your body fat. Check out http://www.he.net/~zone/prothd2.html for the easiest way to do it at home with nothing more than scales and a measuring tape. Remember that all of these means are estimates based on averages. But the key is the correlation between these measurements and health risks. Grace and Peace,
John
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TJANDJESS
Posts: 6729/18/07 9:39 A |
Mine is 22.5 , but I had my gym do a skin folds thing to find out my body fat percentage because I would really like to know that. Isn't anything under 30% good?
SP start weight: 167
Goal weight: 125
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CFOSTER1966
Posts: 3,2069/16/07 10:46 A |
Mine is at 23.5 but, more importantly, my body fat % was tested andit is 19.6%. I am more excited about that than the BMI which isn't all that accurate if you are extrememly fit.
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5KGRANNY
Posts: 7,2349/7/07 11:01 A |
My BMI is 18.7. I'm 5'8" and 123. How do you find out what your body fat percentage is?
 Marsha
Height- 5' 7" Central Oregon Honey Badgers BLC26 SW 124 BLC26 GW 120 Master of Maintenance (MoM) Marsha s BLC32 Individual Nutrition Challenge Tracking .xlsx
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CAGIRAFFE
Posts: 8269/4/07 5:59 A |
Mine is currently 21.4. My body fat is approximately 20%...realistically, I can't get much skinnier. Most people tell me I'm too skinny now, but I'm happy.
I don't think BMI is the end-all of "healthy" measurements. Case in point - my boyfriend is 6'6" and 280, which puts him in the obese range (32.4). He's not skinny, but far from HUGE. In order to be considered healthy, he should weigh no more than 215 - which is ridiculously skinny for him, he was pretty thin at 230 (not particularly muscular, just thin). Bonnie
6'1" SP start: 12/5/06 SW: 250+ (didn't own a scale) "Are you a thermostat or a thermometer?"
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THEGARDENCHICK
Posts: 6,2038/26/07 8:34 A |
I had it done with a hand held thing friday at an expo for my race and it was 18.8. I was a bit shocked.
Don't set your limits until you have tested them...
Upcoming 2010 Races: --2/14 Birmingham, AL Mercedes Benz full --4/11 Martian Marathon --4/25 Road Ends Trail 1/2 --5/1 Kenosha, WI Cheesehead Marthon -6/5 Sunburst Hall of Fame to Notre Dame marathon, IN -Rest...then figure out more -10/10 Towpath Marathon -12/5 Dallas Whiterock Marathon -12/13 Run like the Dickens 10k -12/31 New Years Resolution 8k-try for a 4peat States completed: MI,
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SCHROEDER8
Posts: 5358/25/07 7:11 P |
mine is at exactly 18.5
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LIZZIEJ87
Posts: 2668/25/07 11:55 A |
yea my bmi is healthy finally, 24.1. however, as a few of you were saying it's not absolute. although i'm on the high side, according to my scale i'm around 23% body fat (which i think is pretty good)
In a month or so, if I'm able to maintain this weight, I'd like to shoot for another 10 lbs. which would get me at 22.5, my lowest weight and bmi EVER. but for now, I need to make sure I can maintain 145.
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EJOHNCHAT
Posts: 1,210 8/25/07 1:04 A |
24.9 and holding. My profile picture is a couple of months old. I am about 10 pounds lighter now.
I think I look a bit on the skinny side. I hope to shed some more fat and replace it with muscle. I think you have the right attitude Sarah. BMI is just one tool and not appropriate for all. Edited by: EJOHNCHAT at: 8/25/2007 (01:11) Grace and Peace,
John
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WINDSURFNERD
Posts: 7708/19/07 10:35 P |
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HILLSEEKER50
Posts: 4,7938/17/07 5:25 P |
I'm 116lbs, BMI 22.7
Didi GOALS FOR 2009
Maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle (110-118lbs) Run 1000miles in 2009 Strength train three times weekly Run 2 out of Province Half Marathons:- Personal motto:- Without sacrafice there is no victory!!!
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SHRLZI
Posts: 4,0888/17/07 4:56 P |
Sarah,
Do I understand you right, that your doctor told you that you should remain overweight? Or did he select a goal for you that he thought was achievable from your starting point? Have you discussed it with him since you have met the goal? If I were in your shoes, and wanted to get down to a 'normal' BMI I would ask the doc why he thinks this weight is appropriate for you, and if there is a reason you should avoid losing more weight. If there is a good reason, at least maybe you will no longer feel that it's a bummer ;-) Congratulations on meeting your goal!! cheers, shrlz ...there is a place in you where you have never been wounded, where there's still a sureness in you, where there's a seamlessness in you, and where there is a confidence and tranquility in you. ~John O'Donohue
being.publicradio.org/programs/2010/ inner-landscape/transcript.shtml
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22.3
~*~Laurie~Moline, IL ~*~
~*~Half Fanatic #1047~*~ ~*~Marathon Maniac #5858~*~ ~*~Double Agent #317~*~
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SASSYSAX
Posts: 41,6488/17/07 11:19 A |
Hi everyone. Happy Friday. My goal is 120, but my comfort range is 120-125. I am 124.5. I'll get back down. I've cut out night time snacks petty much. We'll see how that works.
 Elayne from the west coast of Fl.
"Music is the original mood-altering, non-fattening wonder drug. Ask your doctor if Music is right for you." Playing my sax is how I connect with God. That gift is from God and I use it to Glorify His name. It's not bout me..it's all about HIM.
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BFITNHAPPY
Posts: 6,3558/17/07 10:56 A |
20.6..this is where I feel good and my body seems to want to stay..
~ Denise ~
"What doesn't kill me will make me stronger" Marathons in IL, OH, MI, WI, IN and TX 44 states to go 2011 goal - 1500 miles (2010 actual was 1300) UPCOMING RACES: 2/13/11 - Frosty 5 Miler - 46:53 (9:23 pace) - PR! 3/20/11 - March Madness - 2:10:59 5/11 - Half (goal 2:05) Fall marathon (goal 4:30) PERSONAL RECORDS (50-54 age group): 5K (5/22/10) - 28:15 10K (9/8/07) - 59:46 Half Marathon (3/16/08) - 2:09:44
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COMEWALKW/ME
Posts: 1,4568/17/07 9:32 A |
21
Edited by: COMEWALKW/ME at: 8/27/2007 (14:27) 1 Year W/ SP lost75lb Joined Jan 30.2007 Met Goal Oct 07
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SPARKCAT1
Posts: 9338/17/07 9:24 A |
I just got within "normal" range this week, so that must be just under 24.
Skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, Crystle Lite in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"
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MARGSB
Posts: 2938/17/07 9:01 A |
I hover around 22.
"Everyone must believe in something. I believe I will go canoeing." Henry David Thoreau.
Goal weight: 31 August 2012
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NANCYVV
Posts: 5,9978/17/07 8:51 A |
Mine is 21.
 Dog Lovers Team Leader
"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." Unknown |
PARAVEN
Posts: 1,5968/17/07 8:19 A |
Somewhere in the 20 range depending on my weight, which goes from 118 to 122.
Ticker shows Maintenance Range
SW: 139 Aug 06 GW: 125 Oct 06 MW: 121 - 124 I love this quote from Master and Commander, "Name a shrub after me, Be sure it's something prickly and hard to eradicate." Determination will win the day!
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IRISH-ANGEL
Posts: 8988/17/07 8:16 A |
Mine is 21
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THEGARDENCHICK
Posts: 6,203 8/17/07 6:59 A |
I am at 19.6-19.8. that is my 2 pound fluctuation and I am 5'2". And my new Dr stated his concern like it was a 900lb gorilla in the room. I am glad he asked, but it was a bit accusing to me so when I go back in 10 days I am bringing my food logs for a couple of weeks with me. (He was also very interested in SP so this will give him some info to go on) I hate feeling like I have to defend myself or to always explain that I eat a lot. Geez, I have ice cream almost every night.
Don't set your limits until you have tested them...
Upcoming 2010 Races: --2/14 Birmingham, AL Mercedes Benz full --4/11 Martian Marathon --4/25 Road Ends Trail 1/2 --5/1 Kenosha, WI Cheesehead Marthon -6/5 Sunburst Hall of Fame to Notre Dame marathon, IN -Rest...then figure out more -10/10 Towpath Marathon -12/5 Dallas Whiterock Marathon -12/13 Run like the Dickens 10k -12/31 New Years Resolution 8k-try for a 4peat States completed: MI,
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ROLOHA
Posts: 3,599 8/17/07 4:52 A |
mine is 21
"If you keep on doing what you've always done you'll keep on going where you've always gone"
"The road is long with many a winding turn that leads us to who knows where. Who knows where?" SW 193 October 2004 GW 132 with Weight Watchers achieved October 2005
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I'M AT 20.4
BESSIE BESSIE
GO TEAM GO!!!!!!!!!!!! RNY WLS SEPT 20, 2005 SW - 222/CW - 120/ GW - 120
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SHRLZI
Posts: 4,088 8/17/07 12:57 A |
about 22 right now; 21.4 when I am at goal weight.
...there is a place in you where you have never been wounded, where there's still a sureness in you, where there's a seamlessness in you, and where there is a confidence and tranquility in you. ~John O'Donohue
being.publicradio.org/programs/2010/ inner-landscape/transcript.shtml
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Mine is around 21.
Live purposefully, live energetically, live completely.
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Well, I went to the doc and she told me to stop losing weight so I am officially working hard to neither gain nor lose a single pound. She looked at a chart to see if I was in range for my frame size and she calculated my BMI, which is 19.9, to see if it is within the normal range of 18.5 - 24.9. I am curious, do you all know your BMI? What is it?
Brenda, Washington State, "Bad men live that they may eat and drink, whereas good men eat and drink that they may live." - Socrates (469 BC - 399 BC)
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