Body fat %
- Thread starter Hooya
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Oh Hooya, how I envy you..
Oh bless you Wrinkly! I have all kinds of luck on my side xx
Eeeew no you're right Jim, I don't!!
I go through phases where I'm happy as a size 12 with a wee bit of fat on me - but at the moment I'd like to aim for pretty slim, an 8-10 if possible. I know I have to be careful but if I keep training to keep my muscles in shape I should be ok.
I think I've always wanted to really 'go for it' and try to get my dream body (or as close as poss without the help of a surgeon, LOL). Atkins seems to be working well for me, I feel healthy and strong, so maybe this is my chance to go for it!
Don't worry though, I have a concerned OH who will have a word if I get too spindly!
I go through phases where I'm happy as a size 12 with a wee bit of fat on me - but at the moment I'd like to aim for pretty slim, an 8-10 if possible. I know I have to be careful but if I keep training to keep my muscles in shape I should be ok.
I think I've always wanted to really 'go for it' and try to get my dream body (or as close as poss without the help of a surgeon, LOL). Atkins seems to be working well for me, I feel healthy and strong, so maybe this is my chance to go for it!
Don't worry though, I have a concerned OH who will have a word if I get too spindly!
Boogaloo
Full Member
Hooya,
Sorry to be the voice of doom and gloom here but you should be aware that us ladies need a certain level of bodyfat to maintain a healthy menstrual cycle.
It is not unheard of for females with a bodyfat % of sub 18% to have their cycles stop. It is the bodies own way of letting you know it isnt at a weight it is happy with.
This is commonly seen in female bodybuilding circles when they are in preparation for contests. These women however only maintain this low fat% for short periods of time before returning to "normal" eating patterns.
Sorry to be the voice of doom and gloom here but you should be aware that us ladies need a certain level of bodyfat to maintain a healthy menstrual cycle.
It is not unheard of for females with a bodyfat % of sub 18% to have their cycles stop. It is the bodies own way of letting you know it isnt at a weight it is happy with.
This is commonly seen in female bodybuilding circles when they are in preparation for contests. These women however only maintain this low fat% for short periods of time before returning to "normal" eating patterns.
*AnnaMaria*
Silver Member
Six pack? I have a party seven! (remember those Jim?)
Hooya,
Sorry to be the voice of doom and gloom here but you should be aware that us ladies need a certain level of bodyfat to maintain a healthy menstrual cycle.
It is not unheard of for females with a bodyfat % of sub 18% to have their cycles stop. It is the bodies own way of letting you know it isnt at a weight it is happy with.QUOTE]
Hi Boogaloo - yes I had heard that really skinny people (and athletes like marathon runners) sometimes stop menstruating as their bodies are a bit unimpressed by that punishment! Don't worry I have no intention of doing that - I think our bodies are pretty good at giving us clear signs!
I'm keeping an eye on all the vital signs and making sure I go slow and steady, and am feeling at my best. Much as I'm no fan of my menstrual cycle I would be VERY worried if it wasn't there
Sorry if that's TMI for the gents on here!
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