A good regain: body recomposition

[RehabNurse]

Today I had my body fat percent tested via hydrostatic testing, also known as water displacement. Basically, you're submerged in water while a technician conducts the test.

My last body fat test was done in October 2016, so I wanted to see if there were any body composition changes a year later.

The bad news...I gained 9 pounds, going from 117.8 to 126.6 pounds.

The good news...I gained absolutely NO BODY FAT! I actually lost 1 pound of fat while gaining 7.9 pounds of lean muscle mass and 2 pounds of water weight.

More good news...even though I gained weight on the scale, my body fat percentage dropped. It was 17.8% in October 2016, but today (October 2017) it is 15.8%.

Better news...my resting metabolic rate increased due to the addition of muscle mass. My RMR is 1565 calories a day. With my activity levels I can eat nearly 2300 calories a day without gaining fat.

My point is that not all weight gain is negative. My clothing still fits the same. I lift heavy weights. Pumping the iron has benefits such as positive body recomposition (more muscle) and increased metabolic rate.

Cheers to everyone who is fighting the battle of the bulge.

[Lisa73me]

Yay! That is such awesome news! Good for you! I’m so happy for you! You go girl!

[ghost_ryder]

Wow, that is fantastic news. Keep up the fantastic work.

I had my body comp done back in April and I am hoping to do it again in the next month to see how the effective my exercise regimen has been. Last April, I was about 5 pounds heavier than I am now and was carrying 179.5 pounds of fat free mass. I want to see between 5-10 pounds of muscle growth since then.

[Stacey03]

Thats so great, i might have to look up where i could have that, it sounds so interesting and good to know :-)

[Stacey03]

is it similar to a dexa scan?

[Sandra3]

Gaining muscle is always amazing news, especially because statistically we are supposed to lose muscle when we get older! so you are basically fighting aging the right way!! good for you!!!

[sraebaer]

That makes me feel better about my 5 pound gain that has stuck with me for 9 months now. I certainly don't feel fat. I hope it's muscle! I do exercise a lot.

[RehabNurse]

is it similar to a dexa scan?

Hydrostatic body fat testing (a.k.a. water displacement) and DEXA scans both assess body fat percentage and amount of lean mass. Also, they're two of the most accurate ways to measure body fat percentage, but that's where the similarities end.

For the hydrostatic body fat test, I wear a swimsuit and lay submerged in a tub of water while a technician conducts the exam. Unlike a DEXA, hydrostatic body fat testing tells nothing about bone mineral density or the amount of visceral fat I have.

[Stacey03]

Hydrostatic body fat testing (a.k.a. water displacement) and DEXA scans both assess body fat percentage and amount of lean mass. Also, they're two of the most accurate ways to measure body fat percentage, but that's where the similarities end.

For the hydrostatic body fat test, I wear a swimsuit and lay submerged in a tub of water while a technician conducts the exam. Unlike a DEXA, hydrostatic body fat testing tells nothing about bone mineral density or the amount of visceral fat I have.

I see! Thanks for that. It all sounds fabulous and how great that youve gained the muscle. thats pretty important, congrats

[bigdogluver]

Wow, that's wonderful. Good for you. I love the way my body looks with better muscle tone and more muscles. LOVE IT! Glad you are doing well!

[Luv49ers19]

That is awesome!

[Ann2]

RehabNurse ... that's AWESOME!

Congrats to you for reaping the great rewards of your consistent exercise.

[Christie13]

That is awesome!! I have always said I would rather weigh a bit more and be toned and lean versus weighing less and be flabby! Way to go!! You look amazing!

[sraebaer]

How much did it cost?

[RehabNurse]

How much did it cost?

In the area where I live it's $49 for one test or you can purchase two testing sessions in advance for $80 ($40 each). I purchase the two sessions in advance to save a little money.

http://bodyanalyticstx.com/