Hydrostatic Body Fat Testing
I had a hydrostatic body fat testing last week (April 21st) and was very happy with the results! I’m actually 14.2% body fat, which is about 2.5% lower than the reading I’m getting at home with calipers. Sure, I still don’t look the way I want but, psychologically, this lower number made me feel slimmer and closer to my goals. Funny how that works…
My weight is a couple of pounds heavier than usual from the creatine loading and maybe a tiny bit of muscle gain. I’ve reduced my carb intake hoping to go back to a state of ketosis (where I had my best fat loss results) to lose an additional 2% fat. It’s time to shake things up since I’ve been plateaued for about 6 weeks with no fat loss. So far, my weight is down 2 lbs and the infamous ab vein is becoming more prominent! (Btw, thanks for the kind words about the vein. It still grosses me out a bit but I’m trying to love it!!)
My goal is to be down 0.5% fat by this Saturday. I’ll keep measuring at home with the calipers and will have another hydrostatic measurement in 3 months. By that time, I’m hoping to have reached my goal of 12% body fat (or maybe a bit lower!)
April 28, 2008 at 10:43 am
Your pics are amazing, you really have your bf% down to a science. I hope you get the results you want but I must say you’re incredible even now.
April 29, 2008 at 10:12 am
Just wanted to say that you hardly had any "saddlebags" in the before picture and none now. You have nothing to worry about!