Today is the third day of 2011. I have made a pledge to myself to become what I was 20 years ago or even 8 years ago. With all the stress of trying to have children I have lost site of myself and how things should really be.
One thing I need to do is get back to a regular exercise routine. I felt my best when I exercised four to five days a week. Most people look at me and think, she is not fat or overweight. I am here to tell you I am OVER FAT. Over fat means my body fat to muscle ratio is bad. Hard to believe, but I hide it well...lol
According to an article from Medscape.com, the American Dietetic Association recommends that men have 15-18% body fat and women have 20-25% body fat ( I am higher then 25% ). Healthy male athletes might be as low as 5-12% body fat, and healthy female athletes could be as low as 10-20%.
I am not worried about my scale weight. However I am not going to lie to ya, losing 5 to 10 lbs would be a bonus. What really matters to me the most if looking and feeling better.
This blog has been created for myself as well as anyone else who would like to see my results for the next 30 days. Wish me luck! I am going to need it. I have been exercising since I was 16 years old and I am just sick of it. I can't seem to find anything that keeps my interest. The 30 day Shred is a program that only takes 20 minutes a day with excellent results.
How do you get your fat ratio measured?
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