"Nelson, u look so thin!". Well, I have been commented countless times on how thin I look since I lost a lot of weight (the method which I'm YET to blog about, or never lol), to the extend that I'm not so proud of anymore. I have been really curious about my body composition, especially my body fat percentage, since I shed 10kg of fat almost a year ago.
Today, the mystery is unveiled. While strolling in the mall, I encountered a fitness center which was recruiting members. I spotted the body composition analyzer and I was sooo eager to try it. Thus I walked into the booth and listened to the promoter on what the centre has to offer and then proceed to the analyzer for the long-awaited revelation.
The analysis within analysis:
1) My body weight is 59.9kg, about 6kg below the ideal body weight. Sigh. Gotta gain some healthy weight. But I'm getting lazier and lazier to work out, and pigging out is not a healthy option.
2) My Body fat percentage is 14.9%. I'm very thrilled about this haha, because it's within fitness range, which is below average, according to the table below (adapted from from the American Council on Exercise). Still, I'm well aware of the fact that I still have some fat to lose around me belly. If I lose that amount of fat, my fat % may go down to 'athletes' range, which is AWESOME. I'm not sure if I have the time and perseverance to achieve that lol. Still people, when you encounter me, don't call me thin, coz according to the table, I'm FIT. Y'all should instead say: " Hey Nelson, you looked fit!" That would make my day =)
| Description | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Essential fat | 10-13% | 2-5% |
| Athletes | 14-20% | 6-13% |
| Fitness | 21-24% | 14-17% |
| Average | 25-31% | 18-24% |
| Obese | 32%+ | 25%+ |
3. I can't comment much about muscle mass coz I'm not sure bout the normal range, but judging from my body figure, I believe that's what I'm lacking of lol. Again, time and perseverance are the keys to achieve ideal muscle mass.
4. My total body water is normal. All this while, I have been feeling that I may be slightly dehydrated for god-knows-what reason. Turned out I'm pretty well-hydrated. Paranoid dispelled.
5. My basal metabolic rate (amount of energy expended while at rest in a day) is 1446kcal, which makes my metabolic age 18. YAY I'm so young inside lol. Looks like I'm burning very well inside. This also dispelled the long-held assumption that I gained 10kg last time because my BMR was going downhill. Looks like I really ate a lot haha. I'm still a lil bit concerned bout the accuracy of the analyzer. 18 is a lil too young kan?
6. My visceral fat rating is good. It's only 3. Nuff said.
It was really fun to get to know my body composition better. This post not only serves it's function of feeding my narcissism, it also serves as a reference 10, 20 or 30 years from now, and a constant reminder that I need to maintain my health.
Are you intrigued enough to find out yours? Well for Penangites, you get to do so by visiting Absolute Fitness' promotion booth at Queensbay mall. They are offering some pretty good membership packages too, if you are interested.
1 comment:
Nelson, you are fit ! (｀･ω･ ´)
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