A Simple Body Fat Test
A good test to reveal how lean you are is the pinch test, revealed by the diet doctors. Using the thumb and index finger pinch the loose skin at the back of the upper arm (At Triceps Muscles).
After squeezing fingers together around the loose skin, if the gap between your fingers is more than 2 cms (20 mm or 3/4 inch) then there's a good chance you are storing too much body fat. If you are no good with estimating lengths then see if you could slot your thumb through the gap, if you can then you may be storing too much body fat.
Remember however, this is only a guide so it may be best to reference this simple test with another more accurate test, such as using body fat calipers. If you cannot afford calipers or scales try measuring your waist first thing in the morning before eating. If it is above 35 inches (40 inches for men) then you may be carrying too much fat.
After squeezing fingers together around the loose skin, if the gap between your fingers is more than 2 cms (20 mm or 3/4 inch) then there's a good chance you are storing too much body fat. If you are no good with estimating lengths then see if you could slot your thumb through the gap, if you can then you may be storing too much body fat.
Remember however, this is only a guide so it may be best to reference this simple test with another more accurate test, such as using body fat calipers. If you cannot afford calipers or scales try measuring your waist first thing in the morning before eating. If it is above 35 inches (40 inches for men) then you may be carrying too much fat.
posted by Weight Loss helper @ 10:20 AM
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