What would be normal body fat % loss for someone doing weight lifting and exercise?
September 3rd, 2009 · 3 Comments
When I began working out I was 5′9" tall and 190lbs. I had not been very active for several years and was considerably overweight. I started a new regimen of eating right and working out 5 times a week. I began with cardio only for 3 months and I lost weight from 190 down to 165. I stalled at 165 and the trainer at my gym suggested weight lifting before I do cardio and adding more protein to my diet. He told me I might not lose much weight but i will lose body fat if I build lean muscle. I took his advice and started lifting weights as well as getting a body fat scale for my bathroom. I had an initial read of 24.1% body fat and after 2.5 weeks of this new routine I now read 21.9% body fat. This seems like a large drop for such a short period of time. Do I have a faulty scale or is this body fat loss possible? I have been eating really well and have kept a 5 days a week workout schedule without fail.
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1 BigRedHulk // Sep 3, 2009
those scales use electrodes to measure body fat, the down side is if you drink a lot of water one day or before it will be higher. i recommend that you measure you fat% right in the morning after you take a pee. this will give you the best read. keep up the hard work!
2 Grant // Sep 3, 2009
that seems accurate. it sounds like your getting good advise and your dedicated to achieving your goals. fantastic. by cleaning up your diet and exercising five times a week you shouldn’t be surprised to see results. keep up the good work.
good luck.
3 ChicagoGal // Sep 3, 2009
Your trainer gave you some great advice. I would also see if your trainer/gym offers a fat assessment test (also known as the pincher test). The trainer has a machine in which he/she will pinch you in 5-7 places on your body. It is very accurate. I would compare the percentage from the fat assess. test with the percentage on your scale. If the scale is way off then you know for sure it is faulty.
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