Body Fat % for those TTC?

Does any1 remember? i am still working on my weight loss and of course being healthy until my time and i am ready but i have read the your body fat % needs to be a lil higher i think past 18%? im just wondering i dont plan on going super low but i want to shed some extra inches which will involve that (i hope to reach about 20%) but at the same time i want to keep enough fat on me this is not an issue when i can go and start my fertility testing!!

[tbeards]

I think they go more by BMI now, which I think can be misleading because a person can have a lot of muscle on them and the calculation would be higher but I think that is more for serious body builders. Don't know for sure. Anyway, Weight Watchers states that a BMI under 20 is considered underweight, 20-25 is healthy and over 25 is overweight. I think over 30 is considered obese but again, not sure.

Hope this helps and good luck. I don't think 20% body fat is too low at all. I don't think 18% is either but I guess only a doctor would be able to tell you. I think it also makes a difference how fast you lose the weight as to not shock your system (hormone levels, keytones, etc.).

[gokuangel]

I agree!! And thats i read about which is another reason i want to shrink my body fat!! my bmi right now is just right under 22 (about 22.85) which i hope to get it at 22 even!! i dont think 20 is bad either i saw a girl she said she had 14%! she looked amazing and has 1 child already but i think thats a lil low for a mommy!!
Oh i took a sneak a peak at ur profile CONGRATS on ur twins!!!

[tbeards]

Thanks for the congrats! We are excited. 22 is an excellent BMI so you seem to be very healthy.

Good luck! I can't wait until I can get on a work out and diet regimen once the babies are born : )

[gokuangel]

YW! Well TY my bmi is ok but i personally think my body fat % bites the big one its currently at 24% and my inches are way too i high i think lol so im hoping for some reduction there!! Well as soon as you are ready come join Ranae and all of us on the weight loss forum we would love to have you!! Every1 is great there!! I just had to hide out from this forum for a while cus of my health but im hoping to get bk on the wagon sooner or later!!

[tbeards]

I will definitely join the weight loss forum after the babies are born. Good luck with your workouts : )