Initial Weigh-In

February 10th, 2010 Posted in Weigh-In

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On February 1st I set a new goal to lose 30 pounds in 3 months. My initial numbers on Feb 1st were:

• Weight: 246.4 lbs
• Skinfold: 24mm
• Body Fat (caliper method): 25.6%
• Body Fat (scale method): 28.2%
• Stomach: 44″
• Chest: 43″

To calculate my body fat I’m using Accumeasure calipers to measure my skinfold, and using their body fat interpretation charts (look for a post on how to measure body fat under the How-To category). I also have a scale with a body composition monitor that tells me my body fat %. I’ll post both numbers. They say the caliper method is more accurate, but I think it underestimates my numbers. One day I’ll go for professional testing and compare the numbers.

To be fair, these initial numbers are slightly inflated. The day before this weigh-in we went out for dinner and I ate more than I should have, then we had company over and I indulged in a few too many unhealthy snacks. Days like that always make my weight jump up quite a bit for a few days. If I had to guess I’d say my real weight, not including all the bloating, would have been closer to 240, but I have to go with what the scale said.

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