What could cause a high percentage of body fat at a low weight?!
Question: What could cause a high percentage of body fat at a low weight!?
I had my body-fat percentage tested with my general physician, and he guessed beforehand that it would be around 20% or slightly lower, at the healthy weight of 115 lbs!. Well, he was shocked when it said my body fat percentage was actually 30%!. However, he didn't do anything about it but tell me to lose a few pounds!. This was a few months ago, and I've actually gained weight - 10 lbs - since then!. I'm a vegetarian and I eat healthy and exercise!.!.!. but I did start taking birth control which may have caused the weight gain!. I'm concerned about my body-fat percentage, however!. Although I am at a "healthy weight" 30% body fat is considered obese/unhealthy!. I don't look fat, but my health is important! Does anyone know what it could be or what I should do!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
30% body fat is technically considered to be 'overfat' (not obese)!.
But in your case your body fat is 30% mostly due to having a low lean mass, i!.e!. lack of muscle mass!. At 115lb and 30% body fat you have 34!.5 of fat which is not too bad, but because your lean mass is only 80!.5lb, this is what is pushing up the body fat %!.
I think you need to try to gain some muscle mass by doing strength training regularly and getting more protein in your diet!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
But in your case your body fat is 30% mostly due to having a low lean mass, i!.e!. lack of muscle mass!. At 115lb and 30% body fat you have 34!.5 of fat which is not too bad, but because your lean mass is only 80!.5lb, this is what is pushing up the body fat %!.
I think you need to try to gain some muscle mass by doing strength training regularly and getting more protein in your diet!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
As a vegitarian, I'd be wanting to make sure that you are getting enough protein in your diet!. For example if you eat a lot of breads and starches those will be converted into fats!. Lentils and other sources of protein should be increased in your diet unless they are already extremely prevalent!. Cut out processed sugars and grains!.
Is there a nutritionalist nearby that could help you out as well!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Is there a nutritionalist nearby that could help you out as well!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
The female hormone allows a woman to have more fat stored!. As it is for looks and mother stuff!. A male has to be an over eater to get that much fat ratio!. Your female hormones must be at a very high level!. Swimming is just floating at 30 percent!. I am a bit diabetic and it causes fat storage!.Www@Answer-Health@Com