It’s absolutely 19.1%
I love your certainty! I should’ve just asked you instead of scheduling a test. 
Everybody already submitted my estimate of 19. So now Im just gonna fling 16.5 out there into the wind.
That gave me a laugh! Fling submitted. 
That was a pretty poor attempt at looking fat.
HAHA I can do it though! I promise!
now that you mentioned it…
HAHAHA that’s my one best feature. I didn’t inherit boobs, nice hair, or feminine hips, but I did get perfect clavicles.
More pics in posing suit!!! Hard to teel with current clothing. Compression is the enemy in these pics!!
True! Compression makes a difference. So that would be a good reason to guess a higher percentage. High-waisted clothing, like the shorts I was wearing, are notorious for making bodies appear leaner.
In addition, I had on some fake tanner, which also gives the illusion of leanness. But on the other hand, those pics were taken in the middle of shark week, so there could’ve been some water retention happening too. I don’t know for sure.
So lots of factors at play here.
I’m flattered that you’d think I’d still fit in my posing suit from way back when I did that. haha nope, not that lean anymore.
Here are some pics with the waistband folded over, so that there’s less of an illusion of leanness from the high-waisted compression:
You actually look leaner to me in this one.
Agreed. Many women hide the FUPA fat with high waisted compression. Tempted to adjust my number. My number is only as high as it is because women carry higher BF for a similar look.
My body is an anomaly — it looks bizarrely thicker or leaner in different lighting.
If you ever saw the Seinfeld episode where Jerry had a girlfriend who looked amazing in the right lighting but like a completely different person in the wrong lighting… that’s a real phenomenon, with bodies too!
I just thought I would mention a thought on accurate measurement. I found the below:
A DEXA scan is highly accurate for measuring body fat percentage, considered one of the most precise methods outside of laboratory settings with a margin of error of about±1−2% For the most reliable results, proper setup and experienced technicians are crucial, as errors can occur from movement, improper positioning, or inaccurate calibration.
Factors affecting accuracy
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Technical accuracy: With proper setup and calibration by an experienced technician, a DEXA scan is highly accurate.
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Movement: The user must remain still during the scan to avoid errors in the results.
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Positioning: Incorrect positioning on the scan table can also lead to inaccuracies.
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Hydration and food intake: The user’s hydration level and food intake can affect the results
Coming in late to this as all the fun has been happening while I was asleep.
Looking pretty lean especially in the arms and upper back. I think you might come lower than you imagine.
Guess is 18.4%
Is this allowed? Because if so, I would adjust mine, as well. To…hmm…20.3, unless it’s already taken.
Sorry, but upping my original estimate to 18.35.
All I can say is that I’m insanely jealous
Yes! Go for it!
Nah, don’t be! In different lighting, different clothing, and different positioning I’m Jabba the Hut. Bodies are funny!