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Isiar

Sat, Nov-01-03, 09:43

I'm trying to calculate my fat percentage...how/where you measure your abdomen? Up the waist?
Thanks, isiar

BawdyWench

Sat, Nov-01-03, 13:04

I guess it depends on which calculator you're using. I use the one at The Zone website, and it says to meausure your waist right at the bellybutton, not at the smallest point. I'm hourglass-shaped, so this added a few inches to my "waist" measurement, but I guess if I do it the same way each time, I'll get a more consistent reading.

Hope this helps!

Kristine

Sat, Nov-01-03, 14:18

I like to use this body fat calculator (http://www.mybodycomp.com/index.html). It explains to you how to do the measurements. :thup: You have to register, but thus far, I haven't received any email from them. :thup:

Isiar

Sat, Nov-01-03, 15:20

Thank you, girls :thup:
I have done it and it seems to be 38% now..it was 45% when I began low carbing last june...well, at least I'm sure I found the way to the 23% :roll:
Cheers, Isiar