23 y/o Female- I thought I was fit..

[IsabellaNatalia]

Hi there!
My name is Isabella and I am a 23 y/o brazilian/puertorican female residing in sunny FL. I am new to the fitness world and I, like most of you, am hooked!
Long story short, after many sport induced injuries to my neck/back/knee I decided to get off the bench that I had been metaphorically sitting on for 4 years and get FIT! Last June I started training with a trainer who set me up with a meal plan and workout plan. I am 5'5 and I was 135 lbs at 16.5 % body fat. In November, I was 120lbs and 10% body fat stepping onto the stage for my first NPC Bikini competition. I made tremendous changes enough to still surprise myself when I look at before and after pictures. I am still improving certain areas and tweaking things about my method, but aren't we all just trying to be better than we were yesterday? I have a ******** documenting all of my pictures, the page is under MissIsabellaNatalia. I haven't had the guts to put up the before picture and I admire many people (including women) who have the balls to do this. I am always open to making new friends that are into fitness, sharing knowledge and answering any questions so feel free to message me!

Isabella Natalia

[Jmadden44]

That's 10%?

[backisassuk]

That's 10%?

Sorry but I don't believe it

[jerkeife]

Not a good judge of %bf so can't comment like those above me, but good luck in competition and stay motivated!

[IsabellaNatalia]

Not a good judge of %bf so can't comment like those above me, but good luck in competition and stay motivated!

Thank you for the support

[IsabellaNatalia]

That's 10%?

That's what I was told. I was measured with calipers which I was recently told wasn't accurate? I also didn't water deplete the same way some of the other girls did. I have migraines so my trainer advised me against using an diarrhetic because it can cause cluster migraines. Maybe too much water still. Not sure.

[AutumnHB]

That's what I was told. I was measured with calipers which I was recently told wasn't accurate? I also didn't water deplete the same way some of the other girls did. I have migraines so my trainer advised me against using an diarrhetic because it can cause cluster migraines. Maybe too much water still. Not sure.

you look a little closer to 12 or 13%, but great none the less.

[Bulktillyoked]

Fuark I'd smash

[Kenjisama]

Will you marry me? I've got pretty good genetics. 6'1 hazel eyes mixed ethnicity 38 inch verticle 500 lb dead lift...

[IsabellaNatalia]

you look a little closer to 12 or 13%, but great none the less.

Thank you. Do you know anything about accurate measuring techniques for body fat? And if calipers are indeed inaccurate? Before I start prepping again for my next show I would like to get a better measurement.

[KamYee]

It depends the experience of the guy who used the caliper By eyeballing and my experience in judging BF%, you are not even come close to 15%. If you have front standing shot flex and no flex, I could give quite an accurate estimation Whatever it is, your tanned complexion will tend to make you more solid looking. Keep it up and keep pushing.. All the best!

[IsabellaNatalia]

It depends the experience of the guy who used the caliper By eyeballing and my experience in judging BF%, you are not even come close to 15%. If you have front standing shot flex and no flex, I could give quite an accurate estimation Whatever it is, your tanned complexion will tend to make you more solid looking. Keep it up and keep pushing.. All the best!

I have to look into this more. I am Pre-med so this is quite interesting to say the least. When I was told recently that calipers was the most practical way of accurately measuring body fat (when a skilled at measuring). Which is inline with what you were saying. Either way, you said it best, just have to keep pushing Thank you for the feedback.

[AutumnHB]

Thank you. Do you know anything about accurate measuring techniques for body fat? And if calipers are indeed inaccurate? Before I start prepping again for my next show I would like to get a better measurement.

I'd go to a facility where you can get a BIA (Bioelectrical impedance analysis) test. I'm my experience, that tends to be the most accurate. At my place they only charge like $15 dollars for it.

[fabryzz]

Congrats on competing! it takes guts for sure to step on stage. I also had my first comp this past november

[Wilonso]

I think you look great! If you want the most accurate possible assessment of your BF% then try and find somewhere local that provides DEXA scanning it may cost anywhere between 80-100$

[Mattshaw1988]

Nice physique

[baalhadad]

In on 300 page thread

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Regardless you looked good in the show. Keep training and kicking butt!

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[Parmezans]

Came here looking for rear glute spread, left satisfied.

[BenD4Me]

no offense to you op, but man that fake tan just weirds me out in these competitions.