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    I went to this weight loss doctor that had a (supposedly) fancy machine and determined my bodyfat to be at 39%.

    I am so upset and depressed and demotivated and I think the machine is lying by a good stretch. I don't want to sound like those obese people that are in denial but I think it is off by so much.

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    I don't know if this picture is big enough, but I definitely do not look like that last pic and that's only 34-35% (again i know this is not necessarily super accurate) i don't even look like the pic next to it, I have cuts in my legs and that ab line too and visible back muscle.

    Honestly, I'm not even sure what I'm supposed to accomplish with this post but I was already following a diet and since they made me step on that ridiculous thing I have been extremely depressed. It also said I weigh 200 pounds (I kid you not) and that I have 120 pounds of muscle.

    This doesn't even make sense. 120 pounds of 200 pounds, wouldn't that be 60%? so I am 60% muscle and 39% fat? and they told me I retain a ton of water so where does that factor in here? shouldn't that be a sizeable percentage as well?

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    Default Re: 39% body fat? wtf i think they are lying to me

    If you uploaded a picture we could tell you what % you look like.

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    Default Re: 39% body fat? wtf i think they are lying to me

    Unless they did a DEXA scan, no other method of measuring body composition is accurate. Dexa can typically only be done by university labs and costs a fair chunk of change, plus it would have given you individual bf% for each body part (so you can see where you hold fat) as well as info on bone density etc.

    So yes, it's very likely that their machine just gave you a random number. Electrical impedance simply measures the resistance it encounters and decides your bf% from there, but is wildly inaccurate. If you drink a bunch of water before the test it can skew it multiple percent.

    A trainer who really knows how to use calipers could give a more reasonable estimation, but the only true way to know your bf% is to get a DEXA. If this weight loss doc thinks his "fancy machine" is some sort of gold standard I'd look around for someone else.

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    Yes, I wouldn't worry. Like SuperJa said if it is not a DEXA scan, take it with a grain of salt. You also said you retain a lot water, which, also like SuperJa said, will throw off the test. I am sure you are doing great. Get a DEXA scan if you feel like it, but to be honest just focus on how you look to yourself and how your favorite clothes fit. I would consider seeking a second opinion, though. Doctors are not infallible.

    I also want to add I totally understand the defeated feeling, which is why I hate numbers so much and avoid scales or scans at all costs. At most I use a tape measure (never on my period) to help keep track if I'm trying to lose or stay where I am. I have lost a lot of weight so I totally understand feeling upset or discouraged. Weight loss and fitness can sure be a rocky ride! I would reccomend focusing less on numbers and more on fitness and how your clothes feel and look on yourself.

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    i actually asked: don't I have to do this on an empty stomach? he was like nooooo

    i had been up since 3 am working out twice already, had eaten all my meals for the day plus i drank a shit ton of water that day and we did the test at 5pm.

    It did really depress me because my clothes are fitting and i have been on a workout plan for a while. The test basically indicated I am obese. Dude, I'm a stripper. Like I don't even wanna go to work anymore until I lose weight because of this test.

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    Stressing can sometimes, I've heard contribute towards weight gain.. I would try not to look far into what test results say and try focusing on maintaining the diet you already have in place. Also..working out at 3am? Highly doubt you are 39% fat if you are that dedicated and that is really encouraging to hear!

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    You're probably not 39%. I got 30% body fat once and people tell me I am skinny.. yeah idk how accurate the reading is. My friends laughed when I told them, they didn't believe me.


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    I don't pay much attention to bullshit BMI and bf% calculators like that..it doesn't really measure anything,,they are wildly inaccurate.
    Do you feel good? You can go for a walk/run without getting too winded, you have energy, you eat healthy? Do you look good and make money at work? Then fuck their "calculators"

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    Okay number 1 never go to "doctors" whose livelihood depends on selling you something that you allegedly "need"

    In this case a weight loss Doctor is going to tell you (and everyone else who walks through his door) you need to lose weight or else he'd be broke and out of business.

    For example, as a stripper, I'm going to tell customers they need a dance regardless if they are playboy studs and have no problem getting a woman or if they are lonely introverts and couldn't get a woman to save their life.

    That measurement is probably off. Go to a reputable place that doesn't have anything to gain by telling you the truth.
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    BMI is total BS!! It only uses weight and height to get that number, and does NOT take into consideration the fact that muscle weighs more than fat... so someone who is very muscular could have a high BMI even though they are very fit and trim. Does that make sense? BMI is only a guideline and a very poor one at that. In some cases it helps some people start to dig deeper into their health problems. For others, it is a totally inaccurate number that causes undue stress. PLEASE do not take BMI too seriously without considering other factors like muscle mass. My boyfriend probably has a high BMI but he is solid muscle... again, they only use weight and height, so one could be called "obese" when they are clearly not.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crystalize View Post
    It did really depress me because my clothes are fitting and i have been on a workout plan for a while. The test basically indicated I am obese. Dude, I'm a stripper. Like I don't even wanna go to work anymore until I lose weight because of this test.
    Again why I recommend staying away from numbers. They fuck with your head, and aren't accurate. You just said your clothes feel good and you are fit. That's all that matters.

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    I don't pay much attention to bullshit BMI and bf% calculators like that..it doesn't really measure anything,,they are wildly inaccurate.
    Do you feel good? You can go for a walk/run without getting too winded, you have energy, you eat healthy? Do you look good and make money at work? Then fuck their "calculators"
    This a million times.

    Again, doctors are not infallible. This guy sounds like he's all about making money. I wouldn't go back to this guy. That test is for sure way off.

    Again, I know how you feel. Numbers are triggering for me. I am 5'4 and when I am really slim and fit, I am 140-150. I get upset when I look at charts because I am "overweight." Remember, we strippers are athletes. It takes A LOT of physical strength and stamina to do what we do. We build up a lot of muscle. You are not "an obese person in denial" and don't let any asshole doctor or any one else tell you otherwise. Please don't beat yourself up I am sure you look fine and I am positive you are not fat.

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    thanks!! I do get obsessive over numbers, which is why i don't even usually weigh myself and go by how i look. I feel better when i just eat right and work out, that makes me feel good about how i look. fuck scales lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SuperJa View Post
    Unless they did a DEXA scan, no other method of measuring body composition is accurate. Dexa can typically only be done by university labs and costs a fair chunk of change, plus it would have given you individual bf% for each body part (so you can see where you hold fat) as well as info on bone density etc.

    So yes, it's very likely that their machine just gave you a random number. Electrical impedance simply measures the resistance it encounters and decides your bf% from there, but is wildly inaccurate. If you drink a bunch of water before the test it can skew it multiple percent.

    A trainer who really knows how to use calipers could give a more reasonable estimation, but the only true way to know your bf% is to get a DEXA. If this weight loss doc thinks his "fancy machine" is some sort of gold standard I'd look around for someone else.
    Yeah when I took a crossfit class, I was told there is absolutely no way to measure body fat percentage (which I already knew) with a scale. You'd need a full body scan of some sort. Or to be dead. I mean think about it. What would implants count as?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Adrienne7 View Post
    BMI is total BS!! It only uses weight and height to get that number, and does NOT take into consideration the fact that muscle weighs more than fat... so someone who is very muscular could have a high BMI even though they are very fit and trim. Does that make sense? BMI is only a guideline and a very poor one at that. In some cases it helps some people start to dig deeper into their health problems. For others, it is a totally inaccurate number that causes undue stress. PLEASE do not take BMI too seriously without considering other factors like muscle mass. My boyfriend probably has a high BMI but he is solid muscle... again, they only use weight and height, so one could be called "obese" when they are clearly not.
    Yeah your average Mexican man or woman would have a completely different BMI read than your average... Japanese man or woman. Even if they were a similar height and ate exactly the same thing in portion sizes everyday. It's genetics. I don't know how we push that everything can be solved with diet because it really can't. It helps but genetics are far superior.

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    a 30% body fat is not skinny. It is unhealthy and over fat. fitness starts below 24%

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    Quote Originally Posted by KivaWithAnI View Post
    a 30% body fat is not skinny. It is unhealthy and over fat. fitness starts below 24%
    That's not the point her scan wasn't accurate.

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    Here is an online calculator that will give you an idea what your % is

    https://www.healthstatus.com/calcula...age-calculator

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