A year to get fit and less fat

[Fish]

My stats this morning are.

Weight 87kg
Neck 17"
Chest 42"
Hips 36"
Waist 43"

Weight 83.0
Neck 16.5
Chest 42
Hips 35
Waist 41
BMI 27.2 down from 27.3
Bone 3.0 down from 6.2
Fat 28.8 down from 35.6
Muscle 35.0 up from 28.8

Not sure what it's all saying at the moment, I know I'm down a notch on my belt buckle and my belly is definitely looking better, I feel better in myself also, so it's going the right way I think, I gather my weight is stable over the last month because I'm losing fat but gaining muscle, not bad for a old 'un 👍😎

 

[pokerjoke]

Weight 83.0
Neck 16.5
Chest 42
Hips 35
Waist 41
BMI 27.2 down from 27.3
Bone 3.0 down from 6.2
Fat 28.8 down from 35.6
Muscle 35.0 up from 28.8

Not sure what it's all saying at the moment, I know I'm down a notch on my belt buckle and my belly is definitely looking better, I feel better in myself also, so it's going the right way I think, I gather my weight is stable over the last month because I'm losing fat but gaining muscle, not bad for a old 'un ����

Well done mate all sounding good.:thup:

How did your get your muscle percentage reading.
The machines in boots are 1000s of pounds and give a different reading every time you stand on them.

 

[Fish]

Well done mate all sounding good.:thup:

How did your get your muscle percentage reading.
The machines in boots are 1000s of pounds and give a different reading every time you stand on them.

Lisa bought me some scales from Lloyds that displays everything with loads of info so I can track everything.

 

[chellie]

What's the Bone reading and don't be rude anyone

 

[Rooter]

What's the Bone reading and don't be rude anyone

It will be bone mass %. How some bathroom scales measure this i don't know, but hey!

 

[chellie]

It will be bone mass %. How some bathroom scales measure this i don't know, but hey!

That's what confused me and surely a reduction in bone mass wouldn't be good

 

[Rooter]

That's what confused me and surely a reduction in bone mass wouldn't be good

Anything other than weight and BMi i would take with a pinch of salt from anything other than hospital grade equipment.

 

[Khamelion]

I bought a set of the impedance scales that measure, body weight, body fat, total body water, muscle mass and bone mass, not sure how accurate they are, but the several times I've used them, the one thing that hasn't changed is my bone mass.

That written I do get weighed in a morning, before any exercise or before getting showered.

The reason being is that sweat and/or water can alter the readings.

I'm doing my weight on Wednesday after I've finished the first 30 days of the body coaches training plan. I hoping to have my body fat to less than 25% and my weight close to 200lbs

 

[Fish]

It will be bone mass %. How some bathroom scales measure this i don't know, but hey!

My wife is a pharmacist and she bought my scales for me from her work, I wouldn't class them as bathroom scales!

 

[Fish]

That's what confused me and surely a reduction in bone mass wouldn't be good

TBH I couldn't make out what I'd written for the bone reading prior, it looks like a 6 but could have been anything, I don't think it really matters with what I'm doing anyway, I'm very pleased with the way things are going, the "bathroom scales" support the tape measurements of loss in the key areas I'm achieving so I trust them.

 

[Beezerk]

Bought some scales at the weekend to finally see what the damage is, they must be out as I'm 14 st 5 lbs which is pretty good as I was expecting to tip up nearer 15 st.
At least I have a baseline to work on now.

 

[Rooter]

My wife is a pharmacist and she bought my scales for me from her work, I wouldn't class them as bathroom scales!

Call them what you want, anyway as long as you use the same set and weigh in roughly the same time you will have a good consistent base for tracking. Bravo so far robin, you seem to be doing really well!

My ankle is finally on the mend, got the turbo trainer unpacked from the move finally so going to get back on it. All this moving boxes and decorating have somehow kept me about the same, although not been for a run in 2 months, so my training for 10k starts again soon!

 

[Fish]

Call them what you want,

[h=2]They are called Body Analysis Scales, you have to programme them to your profile, age, height, gender etc, they then become a fast & effective body measurement scale.[/h]
A more accurate way of measuring changes in your body than simply weighing.


- Step on for instant weight reading
- Easy to use
- Innovative, modern design
- Stores up to 10 profiles
- Fast and accurate results in seconds


The Lloydspharmacy Body Analysis Scale is designed to help you determine exactly what you are made of. This can help measure your progress in a controlled fitness or weight loss program over time and can help to reassure you of your current body make-up.

The Lloydspharmacy Body Analysis Scale works by passing harmless electrical signals through your body to determine your weight, body fat percentage, body mass index (BMI), water percentage, muscle percentage, bone mass percentage and estimated calories intake.


Body Analysis Scale Features:

- Weight in Kg, St and lb
- Body Fat Percentage
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Body Water Percentage
- Muscle Percentage
- Bone Mass Percentage
- Calorie Count
- Max Capacity 150 kg / 23.8st


Warning
DO NOT use the Body Analysis Scale if you have a pacemaker or other electronic implanted medical device. If you are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant it is recommended that only the weight mode is used.

 

[Rooter]

[h=2]They are called Body Analysis Scales, you have to programme them to your profile, age, height, gender etc, they then become a fast & effective body measurement scale.[/h]
A more accurate way of measuring changes in your body than simply weighing.


- Step on for instant weight reading
- Easy to use
- Innovative, modern design
- Stores up to 10 profiles
- Fast and accurate results in seconds


The Lloydspharmacy Body Analysis Scale is designed to help you determine exactly what you are made of. This can help measure your progress in a controlled fitness or weight loss program over time and can help to reassure you of your current body make-up.

The Lloydspharmacy Body Analysis Scale works by passing harmless electrical signals through your body to determine your weight, body fat percentage, body mass index (BMI), water percentage, muscle percentage, bone mass percentage and estimated calories intake.


Body Analysis Scale Features:

- Weight in Kg, St and lb
- Body Fat Percentage
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Body Water Percentage
- Muscle Percentage
- Bone Mass Percentage
- Calorie Count
- Max Capacity 150 kg / 23.8st


Warning
DO NOT use the Body Analysis Scale if you have a pacemaker or other electronic implanted medical device. If you are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant it is recommended that only the weight mode is used.

Right. As i said, if you use the same set consistently to track changes then great, but they are not accurate and use estimations through bioelectrical impedance and some very basic calculations (or guesses) But as i said, if you use the same set and track the changes then its a great way to keep up with progress, just take the numbers they dish out with a pinch of salt (except weight and BMi)


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioelectrical_impedance_analysis

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Monthly Weigh in:
Weight: 14st 1lbs. - Down 5lbs
%Body Fat: 35.0 - Up 0.1
Neck: 41cm. - No change
Chest: 104cm - Down 2.5cm
Waist: 103cm - Down 3cm
Hips: 101cm - Down 1cm

Not bad, still going in right direction, little disappointed after great first month,
Extra effort for March!

 

[rickg]

1st Nov

Weight - 86.2
% Body Fat - 33.1
BMI -27.2
Neck - 15.5"
Chest - 41"
Waist - 39"
Hips - 41.5"

1stDec

Weight 82.0 kg
%body fat 26.4
BMI 25.8
Neck 15"
Chest 39.5"
Waist 37"
Hips 40"

5th Jan

Weight 83.4kg
%body fat 27.2
BMI 26.3
Neck 15"
Chest 39.5"
Waist 37"
Hips 40

1st Feb

Weight 82.3kg
%body fat 26.4
BMI 25.9
Neck 15
Chest 39.5
Waist 37
Hips 40

29 Feb
Weight 80.6 kg
%body fat 26.2
BMI 25.5
Neck 15
Chest 39
Waist 36.5
Hips 39.5

From start

Weight -5.6kg
%body fat -6.9
BMI - 1.7
Neck -0.5"
Chest - 3"
Waist -2.5"
Hips -2"

 

[Khamelion]

I've been a bit tardy with this thread, I'll have a look through the previous posts, update the graphs and get one posted up, I've removed a few who have fell by the way side.

 

[Scott W]

Fell off the wagon after my ski trip...back on now

 

[AmandaJR]

Good work Rick :thup:

 

[rickg]

Good work Rick :thup:

Cheers Amanda, I'm not being as strict at the moment, allowing myself more treats than I did when I started. Fully expect the weight loss rate to drop off a bit. Will be good too see it below 80 kg so will have a good push this month.