djezeski's Journal, 27 Nov 10

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I changed my goal weight from 179 to 210. I did this for a few reasons:

1) I never believed 179 was realistic in the first place, even if that's what the charts say for my height (5'11").

2) I have scales that measure my body fat percentage. I know scales are definitely not the most accurate way to measure so I'm looking into getting some calipers. However, if the scale is anywhere near accurate, my body fat is around 39%. Using that number and the handy dandy equation found here, then I have about 158 pounds of lean body mass. In order to reach a goal of 20% body fat, my ideal weight would be have to be around 210, not 179.

3) If I'm going to have to change my goal weight, I'd rather do it now than when I get close to 210. If I do it then, it will be anticlimactic. Plus, I can always change it back if I find that it really should have been 179.

That is all. Hope everyone is having a lovely day. Cheers!

View Diet Calendar, 27 November 2010:

1835 kcal

Fat: 103.70g | Prot: 78.61g | Carbs: 117.87g. Lunch: shedd spread, instant potatoes. Dinner: shredded cheddar, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, taco sauce, White Corn Taco Shells. Snacks/Other: cool whip, All Natural Chocolate Ice Cream, French Fries (Large). more...

2867 kcal

Exercise: Resting - 16 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...

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The scale is probably more accurate that calipers if it uses body impedance technology. Love your new profile pic!

30 Dec 10 by member: srf99

Charts suck. Your body is different than anyone else's. That's what makes us humans interesting :) The scales can go either way. I know a lot of people who get great results with them, but if you're at all muscular the reading will be way off. Mine says 40% right now (5'8", 173 lb) which would mean I have 103 lb of lean body mass, which is absurd. Calipers say 22-24%. I talked to my doctor and a trainer about this and both said the same: the impedence method used by scales is inaccurate for people who are muscular because there's still a height/weight calculation going on which is going to have all the errors of the BMI chart as well as the impedence is only measured on the lower half of your body and doesn't know the difference between muscle and fat. I think the best thing to do is go by how you look and feel. 210 might turn out to be perfect. If not, you can always adjust down! :)

30 Dec 10 by member: k8yk

I think it's best to start with a modest goal. It keeps you from getting discouraged. I started out with a modest goal of losing 10% of my body weight. You can always revise your goal later. I revised my goal to 20%, achieved it, and I am going even further. You can do the same - just be patient and keep at it.

02 Jan 11 by member: Runesinger

Thanks for the compliment on the profile pic, Stephanie (did you also like the target behind my head? I didn't notice that was in the picture until later but it's a good pic so I left it up!). The whole caliper/scale thing is confusing, but I like the advice about going by how I look/feel. I have felt great since incorporating physical exercise into my routine as well as cutting out gluten. I'm looking forward to feeling even better as the extra weight comes off, and hopefully looking better too! I may change my goal weight again but I feel comfortable with it right now. I can't wait for that ticker thing to turn orange... maybe that can be my first goal for 2011 :)

02 Jan 11 by member: djezeski


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