Information needed when asking for help

[Trusylver]

First time members looking for help often do not provide enough information in their post for others to provide meaningful help.

List of information that will help other members help you.

Any medical conditions which may have an impact on weight loss or ability to exercise. Usually medical conditions will be best sorted out by seeing your medical practitioner.

Age and sex
Weight (be sure to mention whether it is in lb or kg)
Height (for BMI calculation)
Bodyfat % (a better guide to obesity levels and calculating nutrition information if available)

What your current diet looks like (food, calories and macro information if possible)

current exercise (type, frequency, duration)


remember, just saying "i am fat, help me loose weight" will not provide enough information to get the answer you want.

 

[angellynngarcia]

How do you find out the bodyfat percent? im 26, female, 126 lbs 5'0 not dieting

 

[Trusylver]

There are several ways to measure bodyfat percentage. The first is bioelectrical impedance, this is the method found in bodyfat bathroom scales and hand held devices, this is the least accurate method and only good for tracking trends. Caliper measurements are less common but a little more accurate but needs to be done by somebody trained in their use, usually at a gym or medical facility. DEXA scan, not as widely available and can be expensive but very good accuracy and will also give good information on fat distribution and bone density. Underwater weighing, very accurate low availability, Expensive.

 

[MiddleAgeSHRED]

Just seen this post for the first time, that's exactly what will help us to give some good advice, good work!