dexa scan

[!Luck]

Anyone ever got a dexa scan for body fat composition. Based on basic research seems to be one of the more accurate measures of body fat.

Had mine done, im at 23%, which is significantly higher than the clip tests which put me around 16%.

[givememyleg]

never heard of it. honestly, for 99.9% of the people on the planet an exact body fat reading is completely unnecessary. an estimation will do just fine. focus more on action (exercise, working out, eating healthy, etc) rather than any kind of number (body fat %, weight) and everything will be just fine.

a honest look in the mirror is worth way more than any number. body composition > weight.

[Galapogos]

never heard of it. honestly, for 99.9% of the people on the planet an exact body fat reading is completely unnecessary. an estimation will do just fine. focus more on action (exercise, working out, eating healthy, etc) rather than any kind of number (body fat %, weight) and everything will be just fine.

a honest look in the mirror is worth way more than any number. body composition > weight.

If you were capable of looking at yourself honestly in the mirror you wouldn't leave the house looking the way you do.

Zoom zoom zoom!

[kiwiMark]

The joke's on you, gmml doesn't ever need to leave the house!

[JKDS]

Do you has abs?

No? Too fat, go to gym

Yes? Congrats, you less than 12% bodyfat. Maybe less than 10%. Good job!

Really though, i agree with GMML. Going anything more expensive than a standard BIA method seems excessive if you arent competing in like professional fighting or something.

[givememyleg]

The joke's on you, gmml doesn't ever need to leave the house!

[!Luck]

Do you has abs?

No? Too fat, go to gym

Yes? Congrats, you less than 12% bodyfat. Maybe less than 10%. Good job!

Really though, i agree with GMML. Going anything more expensive than a standard BIA method seems excessive if you arent competing in like professional fighting or something.

It's more fun and motivation than anything else. Basically, a buddy of mine and I have a competition to lose fat %. Though looks are good measure they are too subjective.

[OngBonga]

Take amphetamine and go to techno clubs. Losing weight is easy.

[jyms]

I work as a trainer in the gym and have done hundreds of assessments and have tons of clients month to month and can honestly say, I've never needed to know the exact amount of BF% a person has. Most BIA devices or calipers may be off by a few % points, but they will always be accurate when assessing the amounts lost or gained since it's just the generic formula it uses to do the calculations that may be wrong depending on your distribution of fat in certain sites but will always do the same calculation and you will always carry your fat distributed in the same way.

[Renton]

It's more fun and motivation than anything else. Basically, a buddy of mine and I have a competition to lose fat %. Though looks are good measure they are too subjective.

Yeah but its more deceiving, misleading, and discouraging than it is fun and motivating. The margin of error on most bf calculations is so large that it's basically pointless. Like if you are actually 22% bf, often the margin of error is over 5% meaning a 20-25% difference in the numbers. And that margin is higher and higher the more fat you are. As someone hinted at, its just pointless to worry about bf unless you are really fit to begin with.

[Jack Sawyer]

I work as a trainer in the gym and have done hundreds of assessments and have tons of clients month to month and can honestly say, I've never needed to know the exact amount of BF% a person has. Most BIA devices or calipers may be off by a few % points, but they will always be accurate when assessing the amounts lost or gained since it's just the generic formula it uses to do the calculations that may be wrong depending on your distribution of fat in certain sites but will always do the same calculation and you will always carry your fat distributed in the same way.

Jyms,

is there any difference between proteins other than flavor? Is there for instance a lot of difference betwen this one and this one?

I want to start training, and as I understand I need a vitamin complex, lots of protein and some glutamine. I'm not really religious as to the amounts and stuff, I just try to stick to eating better & less, no chips, yoghurt shake in the morning, lots of sardines, avocados, tuna & the works.

I would like to throw the protein into the shakes I make in the morning before hitting the gym so flavorless = win, versus something that every time tastes the same after e.g. 60 consecutive days.



I want to hit that squat rack. I want to do the benches. I want to be deadliftin' again. I found the perfect gym at a good price, so now is as good a time as any.

[jyms]

All proteins are different in different ways. The most pressing need is why do you need it, then the choice becomes clearer. Whey protein is great pre and post workout because it's fast acting and high in BCAA's which makes it more anabolic. Other protein sources will have slower digestion times making them more available for a longer time when your body is in repair over the day. All that changes when you start adding fats and carbs into the mix. Hemp is low in one essential amino if I remember correctly but that may or may not mean anything either depending on your diet and whet you eat with it. I don't think you should worry about glutamine but some people swear by it. Creatine on the other hand is a pretty good proven supplement to add to your workouts. Almost anyone should add some Omega 3 capsules too, particularly if dieting. You seem to have it covered with sardines and avocados though.

[Jack Sawyer]

Thanks a lot man.

I dig protein, BCAA's and glutamine. I'm not so fond of creatine however, even if it may accelerate whatever gains I may have.

But whatever, as I embark on this journey I will see how things end up.

[givememyleg]

I want to start training

still? why haven't you got off your ass yet?

[Jack Sawyer]

still? why haven't you got off your ass yet?

I wanted to say I don't know why, but I damn well do

The only chance I get to work out is in the morning, like from 7AM to 8AM. LAtely I have had a ton of work to do at night hours, meaning that I never get a chance to get a full night's sleep.
No sleeping = always waking up late, so it still fucks up my ability to get to the gym.

As soon as I stabilize I will run out of excuses then have to go to the gym. Hopefully it happens quickly, like tomorrow.

[givememyleg]

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