How bad of shape am I in?

[Eskiimo]

5'9
200 lbs
30% body Fat
Female
19 y/o

I do plenty of activities, Hockey, Swimming, Softball..

What weight/Body Fat % should I be at?

[taryn1210]

well i am male and 200lbs and i am 6ft 3 so i think you may want to drop at least 30 lbs but its hard to say without seeing pics, but in all honesty you would have to lose weight

[ndruo]

Hard to say without pictures.

[strongman1]

i have a hard time believing ur bf is only 30% at 5'9 200lbs

[ZidaneValor]

Better shape than me, probably.

[ndruo]

Hey man, she could be f'ing yoked. Who knows?

Like we said though, numbers are hard to visualize. Post a picture to get an honest evaluation.

If you're shy, don't be. Everyone is in this forum much for the same reasons you are. We also all realize that everyone starts somewhere. You won't be the worst starting point to ever grace this place, that's for sure. That title belongs to KingOfChaos.

(Much love to you, King. I see your results and I have great respect for what you've done. :P)

Besides, it's the internet. You're not going to ever meet any of us in real life. Ever.

So snap some photos.

[stancel]

Your body fat is within the "acceptable" range for women (25- 31%)

the Fitness range would be 21-24%.

[lplionheart]

yeah id lose some weight, im male and close to 5'9 and 155lbs abd still trying to drop some, are you sure you 30%bf, you must have some muscle behind you if it is true

[Eskiimo]

Heres my back.
sorry it is so big, i dont know how to resize it.

this is the best picture i could find on a whole body.. Mind i am in hockey gear.



(im the one in front, about to hit the puck.)

[jay24k]

Well if you are 200lb at 30%, most women want to get to 15%. So to lose 15% would be 30 pounds of fat. At a 70% fat 30% muscle loss ratio would be about a total of 42 pounds. So your weight would need to be 158.

[Eskiimo]

Well if you are 200lb at 30%, most women want to get to 15%. So to lose 15% would be 30 pounds of fat. At a 70% fat 30% muscle loss ratio would be about a total of 42 pounds. So your weight would need to be 158.

15% would be to thin/weak for my sports. Currently I have 140lb or so of muscle.. 150 pounds would be way to thin. IMO. I was thinking 160-170.

I just don't know how to go about losing 30 pounds ><

[Eskiimo]

All these views and no comments?

[ndruo]

3500 calories = 1 pound loss.

500 calorie daily deficit = 1 pound down a week.

I think you can safely run a caloric deficit between 500 and 1000. Combination of diet and exercise over a long period of time, I guess.

[Joelift]

15% would be to thin/weak for my sports. Currently I have 140lb or so of muscle.. 150 pounds would be way to thin. IMO. I was thinking 160-170.

I just don't know how to go about losing 30 pounds ><

You lose 30 pounds the same way that you lose five pounds. Eat at a deficit or do cardio to compensate for poor eating habits.

[Eskiimo]

You lose 30 pounds the same way that you lose five pounds. Eat at a deficit or do cardio to compensate for poor eating habits.

Yeah. I just need to buckle down i guess>.>

[xwgpx55]

out of shape isnt the same as being fat.

fat people are lazy inate people that dont do physical activity. you're not one of those apparently, if you play all of those sports.

[Eskiimo]

out of shape isnt the same as being fat.

fat people are lazy inate people that dont do physical activity. you're not one of those apparently, if you play all of those sports.

Yeah true. But I still have some fat I shouldn't have

[xwgpx55]

Well, you're doing cardio, often. Just cut your calories, and change your diet I guess. I have no idea what you're eating, but you'd be suprised how quick you can lose weight from just eating healthier.

Try going vegetarian for 2 weeks. You'll see a difference, guaranteed.

[Eskiimo]

Soo.. in general, is this decent eating habits?

Breakfast:
Oatmeal
sometimes strawberries, blueberries, rasberries with whip cream

Snack; Protein shake/Protein bar

Lunch:
Packaged salad (450 calories)
or
Rice Bowl with Sausage/yoshida's sause

Lunch:
Normally salad and some sort of main course.. Never know whats for dinner.

I drink 1-2 water bottles/day

[xwgpx55]

Yes, but you'll be suprised how quick a diet can go off-course. Its not also what you eat, but how much of it you eat.

My diet works like this...

Wakeup --
-Cup of Tea
-Oatmeal/Banana/Grapefruit (one of the 3)

After class--
Salad with onions, vinegarette dressing, black olives

mid day--
Turkey sandwhich, two pecies of toasted whole wheat, swiss cheese, mustard

Snack--
fruit/nuts/salsa & whole grain tortilla chips

Dinner--
Lean meats, one serving.


I did a completely vegitarian diet after getting back from college and lost 10lbs. Try it, I suggest it to anyone trying to lose weight. If you HAVE to eat meat, throw tuna or chicken in a salad.

[Eskiimo]

Yes, but you'll be suprised how quick a diet can go off-course. Its not also what you eat, but how much of it you eat.

My diet works like this...

Wakeup --
-Cup of Tea
-Oatmeal/Banana/Grapefruit (one of the 3)

After class--
Salad with onions, vinegarette dressing, black olives

mid day--
Turkey sandwhich, two pecies of toasted whole wheat, swiss cheese, mustard

Snack--
fruit/nuts/salsa & whole grain tortilla chips

Dinner--
Lean meats, one serving.


I did a completely vegitarian diet after getting back from college and lost 10lbs. Try it, I suggest it to anyone trying to lose weight. If you HAVE to eat meat, throw tuna or chicken in a salad.

I normally don't have two much.. Breakfast has been 2 of those quacker packets.
Fruit stuff varies, depends how hungry i am.

I totally understand about the off course stuff, my job has been closed for maintance, and the maint. crew has been bringing donuts every day. I've had one each day. Its lame. (4 total)