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Aug 2 @ 7:26 PM Measuring your fat precentage

Kenn159

Posts: 4,402 So i decided to tag along with my girl friend to the weight loss doctor/clinic, while I was there I decided to let them run a few diagnostic test on me.
They do this test where you breath in and out through this tube connect to a machine while your nose is clipped.
This test your metabolic rate. My metabolic rate was average and my girl friends was above average.[I think the higher the better]
The next test consist of testing your fat percentage by standing on a metal platform while they run a low current of electricity through your body.
Her fat percentage was 37 percent and mine was 12 percent.
I have heard that women typically have higher ratios than men, but I was surprised it was that much of a difference and that mine was so low.
I don't know what the standard is for a 51 year old man, but I'm guessing 12 percent can't be too bad.
Anyone else ever had any of these test done?

I have always found the science of body and nutrition to be very fascinating.

[Edited on 8/2/2009 7:40 PM]

Sep 24 @ 11:09 AM Measuring your fat precentage

burnslikethesun

Posts: 13,027 Yes unfortunately men have a better body fat count then women.
We are hard while they are made to be soft. Its all in the placement of the stuffing
In my prime I was was 3% , while I have been up to 18% I am currently at a comfy 8% . Not comfy to maintain but comfy to live in

Oct 7 @ 12:44 AM Measuring your fat precentage

mystery2u888

Posts: 18,095 I am cozy ................

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