The Weight Loss Thread

Yeah, the calipers is prob' the best inexpensive method although if procedure isn't done right, i.e. not measuring the right areas or even the same areas, you'll get various numbers. The measuring tape's how I do it and it's not that accurate. I know the Navy did it that way too, so that's what I got used to. I have a 163/8-inch neck and 39-inch waist. I don't measure hips, of course... Based on those measurements and my height, weight, and age I get that 25% percentage. On the BIA scale my friend has it gave me 30%. All I know is my body fat is higher than it should be. LOL.
 
Depends where you measure the waist... some people measure it at the narrowest point (above belly button = wrong) others at the belly button. Also people store fat differently, some only in the stomach, others in the ass, legs and mid section. I had 39 inch waist with upper abs visible at my lowest weight and my legs and ass were still kinda fat.
 
Sporko said:
how on EARTH do you have a 39 inch waist? I'm way fatter than you and I still wear 34's
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My hips are at 36, but my waist (below the rib cage, above belly button) is 39. Easy way to find the waist, like I did, is to stand in front of a mirror and bend at your side. The crease that forms is your natural waistline.
 
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