Figuring out a goal weight

Feb 03, 2010

I have decided to base my goal weight on body fat percentage, not BMI.  To get to a BMI of 24.9, I would be 145 lb and approximately 15% body fat - um, no.  That would be on the low end of "Athlete" LOL.  So, to be more realistic about what is best for my body and sanity, I am choosing to go by Fat %.  I bought a good body composition analyzer so I am as accurate as possible.

Here goes:

Current wt:  184
Current fat %: 31.1%
Current lean body mass:  127 lb
Current fat mass:  58 lb

Desired fat %:  24% (top of "fitness" level)

Current lean body mass / (1-desired fat mass) = Goal weight

127 / (1-0.24) = 167 lb  I think I can get to this number.  145?? Puleeze!

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