smallguyjoe’s BodyBlog

So, I tried doin it to my self, and I took the measurements several times. I went on some site - if you google "body fat tracker" or "body fat calculator" the site will come up… it’s linear-somethin or other. Anyway, I did the 7 site method  - Subscapular, Suprailic, Abs, Chest, Thigh, Midaxillary, and Tricep… I think the back and tricep were the hardest to get an accurate reading - more so the tricep than the back though. Anyway, I put my readings into the website and hit calculate and it came back sayin I’m like 5.75% body fat That’s pretty awesome. I know I’m not that low guys so please don’t yell at me and tell me I’m not that low - I know I am not. But, I am making progress The last time I got measured w/ the 3 fold method by a trainer at my gym we put my readings into this site and it said I was 6.4% bf - that was 2-3 weeks ago, so I’m doin alright. Plus, I’m figuring that I’m 7% bf and the calipers even say that they are 1% off of under water testing which would put me around 7% bf w/ that 5.75% reading (+1% = 6.75%). So, I guess I did it somewhat right by myself.

So, I’m very very happy, b/c my goal of bein 5% bf w/ calipers on Aug. 3rd is probably gonna happen I’m guessing to actually be 5% bf I’d need the calipers to say I’m 3-4%, ehh? That’s cool. I’m just happy that I’m losing body fat and actually gaining strength in the gym! I think I’ll feel comfortable on the beach in Aug.  

So, I was stuck at 156.4 - 156.8 lbs for about 2 weeks or maybe longer. Then 1.5 weeks ago I started taking Anabolic Pump and Animal Cuts 2x a day. Also, I started some intervals in my morning cardio too. Now just this week yesterday I weighed in at 155.0 lbs and then this morning 154.4 lbs!!!!!! My strength has been increasing too - even though I’m cutting! i’m feelin pretty good, and I’m very happy that I’m startin to show abs even when fully relaxed! I’m feeling confident that I’ll reach my goal by Aug. I mean even if I’m not technically 5% bf - my ultimate goal is to have good definition without flexing, and I’m gettin close now! Also, I want the caliper test to say I’m 5% bf, b/c that will be the lowest it’s ever said I was. I know that the calipers are usually lower than what I am. Anyway, if I actually get to 5% for real that’s sweet too, but my real goals of lookin lean and having the silly calipers say I’m 5% bf are close now. I really think I’m gonna do it  

I just did a calculator on here and it said my LBM is 144 lbs. So, does that mean that with absolutely no fat on me I’d be 144 lbs? Does anybody understand what LBM is exactly? And, how many lbs of fat equal 1 bf% - like is 2 lbs lost 1% bf or how does that work? Any help is always appreciated, guys and gals! Thanks