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Bod Pod Results – Test #2

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Totally forgot to post the update for the 2nd Bod Pod test I did on my 11-week weigh-in, so here goes:

During my lunch break on March 25th, I went to Brock University in St. Catharines to get a 2nd Bod Pod test done to compare my results from my first test on Feb 8th.  Below are the tabulated results.

Feb 8 2010
Bod Pod		 Mar 25 2010
Bod Pod		 Difference
Time Frame 6.5 weeks
Weight(lbs) 217.6 lbs 200.9 lbs -16.7 lbs
Body Fat % 20.9% 14.9% -6.0%
Fat (lbs) 45.5 lbs 30.8 lbs -14.7 lbs
Lean Mass (lbs) 172.1 lbs 170.1 lbs -2 lbs

I plan to go again after this 12 week stretch. I have updated my goals which reflect numbers that will be from the Bod Pod test rather than my home scale, and OMRON BIA tester.

June 17th Goal:  Weigh 192 lbs @ 12% body fat or less based on Bod Pod test results #3.


Weigh-In: March 25, 2010

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This week ends an 11-week mid-goal stretch that started January 7th, after my first 7 week holiday challenge that started November 19th 2009.  This mid-goal was to reach 200 lbs with 22% body fat or less.  With that said…….

This weeks numbers:

Weight: 197.6 lbs (down -5.0 lbs from last)
Body Fat: 21.0% (down -0.8% from last week)
LBM: 156.1 lbs (down -2.3 lbs from last week)

All I can say is HOLY SH**!  I know there’s probably some hydration influence in this weigh-in. although I felt I drank plenty of fluids yesterday and last evening, but I also ramped up the training this week considerably.  Bottomline is:  I MET & EXCEEDED MY GOAL! Here’s the photo evidence!


Photo evidence!


In those 11 weeks, I loss a total of 23.6 lbs & 4.6% body fat!

My next mid-goal is another 12-week stretch which would bring me to June 17th…1 week before my main triathlon event.  I initially had the goal set at 190 lbs & 19% body fat, but I think I’ll revise that now a little considering the new results;  June 17th goal:  185 lbs & 18% body fat.

This afternoon I have another Bod Pod test at Brock University.  Can’t wait to see how it correlates with my first test, and my OMRON.

Body Composition Testing

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BodPod Setup

I’ve always been curious to have my body composition test via an accurate method (water weighing, Bod Pod, etc) but could not find anywhere local….until today.

I did a Google search for “Bod Pod testing” and one of the results was an article from May 2009 that appeared in the Hamilton Spec newspaper.  It indicated that McMaster Univertisy has a Performance center with a Bod Pod, and that they do testing for the general public.  SCORE!

I called them up and I have an appointment on Monday Feb 8 @ 5:30 PM.  I’ll be bringing my OMRON Hand Held Body Fat tester with me.  Once I’m done in the Bod Pod, I’ll check with my OMRON to see what the difference is, then I can correlate between the 2 for future reference.

Currently, my OMRON is telling me around 24%.  I predict the BodPod will tell me around 26-27%.

Anyhow, I’ll report back on the experience & results Monday night. 8-)