Body fat % (lifting weights, gym, waist, eating)

[ShepsMom]

So, what would you consider an ideal body fat for a 40 year old female.
Weight 164LB, height 5.8.

On april 1st i measured at 32%, holly smokes! I was actually placed in Average position with these measurements. I still think 32% is quiet high!

As stated in my other post, i've been going to the gym every day, for the last month, and on may 1st, i'll be measuring my body fat again, to see if any of my work-outs actually paid off. Actually, i gained about 4lb since then.

[Davachka]

22-28 is optimal (average) for women ages 40-50. Your 32% is actually too high.
Hopefully you are lifting weights and doing cardio (and eating healthy) to get your body fat % lower. Also, you must remember that this is something you have to do consistently for the rest of your life, not just until your weight gets lower. Your health will improve greatly and thank you for it. Good luck

[arguy1973]

Calculate your BMI - Standard BMI Calculator
im not a big fan of BMI, how you feel about yourself is whats important.

[ShepsMom]

Originally Posted by faina00

22-28 is optimal (average) for women ages 40-50. Your 32% is actually too high.
Hopefully you are lifting weights and doing cardio (and eating healthy) to get your body fat % lower. Also, you must remember that this is something you have to do consistently for the rest of your life, not just until your weight gets lower. Your health will improve greatly and thank you for it. Good luck

Thanks faina, i completely understand that this is for life, no doubts. My diet actually never been bad. What was bad is me smoking and laying on the couch LOL. Last time i visited gym was 2002 My only exercise up to date was walking my dogs.....

I'm back in business now, i'm surprised i'm not 100lb overweight. Whew!

[ShepsMom]

Originally Posted by arguy1973

Calculate your BMI - Standard BMI Calculator
im not a big fan of BMI, how you feel about yourself is whats important.

That's true, but we still look at the numbers and think we should do better

[arguy1973]

Originally Posted by ShepsMom

That's true, but we still look at the numbers and think we should do better

thats why for the first month when someone asks me what to do about weight/fitness i tell them to get rid of the scale..dont even look at it.

[Laura707]

22%..great!

[ShepsMom]

Just an update.

I got measured at my gym yesterday after 1 month, nothing really changed much.
I gained 2 lb, i gained 1 inch on my chest, i lost 1/2 inch of my hips, and lost 1/2 inch of my arms, nothing changed on my waist and legs.
My body fat went from 32.6 to 32.1%

I'll keep going.....

[LaoTzuMindFu]

Your doing just fine. Keep up the good work.

More important the all the measurements is how you feel. If you're feeling great that all that other stuff (bf%, weight, measurements, etc) doesnt matter. Its about being healthy and fit.

[ShepsMom]

I know )
It makes me feel better to see some results!!