Something I learned today:
The mean body fat percentage for U.S. women measured by DEXA is approximately 41%.
Well under 5% of women are 20% or under (based on studies). And once they hit their 40s, it’s significantly less than 1%.
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Hopefully in large part because this is unhealthy for women, particularly as they age. Women who are much leaner than Dani risk amenorrhea:
Amenorrheic body fat percentage is generally considered to be below 22%, the level often needed for regular menstruation. The body reduces estrogen production at lower body fat levels to protect against starvation, leading to missed periods. For female athletes, a body fat percentage of 12–16% is common, which can be a cause of amenorrhea.
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Good points. I was thinking that too. Below a certain point would also be eating-disorder territory. Also, extreme leanness honestly doesn’t look good. Even with physique shows, many of those women don’t look healthy off stage. There’s a drawn/sunken look to the face that can make them look older. Of course, they don’t (or shouldn’t) try to stay contest lean. Most actually look better a few weeks after the show.
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When my ex-wife and I competed in Mixed Pairs, the absolute worst sex was near the contest. There just isn’t sufficient cushion to allow for a pleasant intercourse experience.
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No cushion for the pushin.
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Perhaps one way to find if the spark is still there is to use friction to create an actual spark.
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14.2 % and looking awesome !
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Cmon Chris, let’s guess your %.
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I’ve got my Igniter all ready to go for today’s workout. Excited to try it!
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When I use it, I feel like people can tell. Like my pupils are dilated or something. It’s very potent
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I posted this, then took the dog for a 40 minute walk. When I got home the power was out. It came back on with enough time to race through showers and head out for Thanksgiving dinner.
We have company now, so my first Igniter workout is delayed.
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I’m reminded of a comedy bit from Katherine Madigan about flying on Southwest Airlines. She’s complaining about how the staff play in flight games with the customers.
Stewardess: We’re going to divide the flight into teams, and each team has to guess the combined age of all the stewards and stewardesses on board. We’ll start with you..,
Katherine: Well, our team has talked it over. And we’re going to go with… nine.
(Another comedian also suggests guessing low to annoy fellow birdwatchers. “So, how many types of birds have you seen this year?”… “Two.”… “Two?! You’ve seen more than two!”… “oh, I wish! And one of them was a Chicken McNugget…”)
The last quote is from Joe Zimmerman.
It occurs to me all of my fat has an android profile. I have little fat on my limbs or ass or around my organs. Most of my fat is around my umbilicus, and mouth.