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Re: Bod Pod: Worthless in the Hands of a Boob

Mike — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:45:55 -0000

Thanks for the comment! Since posting this I've actually had a researcher, who has a Bod Pod in her lab, tell me that you have to be extremely careful with them. They are very accurate if calibrated properly, but even a simple bump, such as when you are cleaning the room can mess up the calibration. So, obviously you really need to know what you are doing to administer the test accurately.

I'll just be sticking with the hydrostatic weighing from now on.

Re: Bod Pod: Worthless in the Hands of a Boob

Shellkay1212 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:02:10 -0000

THANK YOU for posting! I had a bod pod done 3 months ago. The same week I started working with a trainer and after I had lost 45 pound without any strength training to speak of. It measured me at 40% fat, and 115 pounds of non-fat.

I had one yesterday - after strength training with a personal trainer for 3 months. A hard core, no-nonsense, no pussy footing around trainer. Ex-NFL linemen..no kidding around here. I now have biceps and triceps that you can actually see. Not to mention quads that have never been stronger.

Anyway, yesterday. I had the BP and it showed I lost 9 pounds of MUSCLE and my fat is now 44%. WHAT!? After talking to the kid administering the test who ranged from 'it's the most accurate test next to the water test' and 'it could be 2-3% off'... he said I 'should just use this as motivation'. He also said the results made no sense.

SO FRUSTRATED

Re: I’m a Low-T Gingerboy

Emilybates1011 — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:39:36 -0000

Your commentary on this was great....hope these injections are helpful!

Re: I’m a Low-T Gingerboy

Mike — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:03:09 -0000

Thanks. I hope so, too.

I'll get the weight back off. This is a permanent lifestyle thing for me now, so the weight gain is just a temporary, modest setback. I'm paying close attention to it now and seeing it slooowly come off again. We'll see if it starts coming off quicker once the health issue is corrected.

Re: I’m a Low-T Gingerboy

Keason385 — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:16:11 -0000

Hoping the injections get you back to where you need to be and the energy level back up. Not fun all of the weight gain after how hard you have worked to get it off. Good luck.

Re: I’m a Low-T Gingerboy

LouanneMason — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:10:38 -0000

Maybe they could put in a Lord of the Rings room! Have a big sword and a fake ring?

Re: A Year of Not So Much

Natt2906 — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:39:25 -0000

Mike stick with it! I am just starting out on a weight loss journey to loose 90 lb. and I have found your story really inspiring. You seem to have amazing perseverance so I am sure the next year on your journey will be a success.

Re: A Year of Not So Much

Lynnea — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:03:14 -0000

Mike....thanks for sharing! just really proud of you for sticking with it...even when you don't see the numbers go down on the scale. You are an inspiration and I'm excited to hear how this next year goes...one day at a time!
Blessings,
Lynnea :)

Re: Is Mike Still Losing It?

LouanneMason — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:34:25 -0000

Re: Is Mike Still Losing It?

Nancy Peterman — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:21:28 -0000

Mike, check this out. Vern uses this and it is a great way to lose weight. He has issues beyond caloric intake, but the PACE program is hugely helpful to him.

http://www.totalhealthbreakthr...

Re: Then and Now

Kim Whiteside — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:59:13 -0000

Mike! Thanks for posting the before and after pics! I'm such a visual person and couldn't believe the difference. Looking great! All that hard work has totally been worth it--and I'm sure your family agrees! Keep up the good work!

Kim

Re: Then and Now

Tracy E. — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:52:54 -0000

You look incredible - so proud of you! You have added years onto your life, no doubt.

Tracy

Re: Then and Now

Linda Landy — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:42:57 -0000

Michael, You look so fabulous!

Your photos are astounding, no Photo Shop? Just kidding ;)

You already know that weight gain, especially during vacation, is a detour during a weightloss journey. Like you said, you are back home now and ready to get back on the road towards your final destination. Great job on your workout!!

You are such an inspiration and I am so proud of all you have accomplished.

Keep up the good work you and your beautiful family are well worth all the effort!

Re: Bod Pod: Worthless in the Hands of a Boob

vanessa — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:48:41 -0000

Mike, I'm so glad I found your blog. I did the bodpod at the city club yesterday and it measured me at 22.8%. now, that's not a bad number especially for z woman but I had skin calipers done 4 weeks earlier and was 14% not to mention I've been training and dieting for a fitness show since then. I had the skin calipers done again today and I'm at 13.6% about 26 hours after the bodpod. I'm leaning toward the calipers as more accurate especially considering my abs are visible as are my I guinal lymph nodes and I van see striations in my upper body.... Have you found out anymore info about the bodpod since your test?

Re: Up go the calories, and up goes the energy

Tricia — Thu, 05 May 2011 22:52:13 -0000

Hooray for energy! I'm so glad you're feeling better and I hope that your new plan pays off. You are right...it's much better to feel good while you're trying to achieve the rest of your goal.

Re: Up go the calories, and up goes the energy

Laura — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:42:40 -0000

You're doing a great job. It seems like it would be normal to slow the whole thing down a bit around now. You look like you're really close to your goal weight!

Re: Up go the calories, and up goes the energy

LouanneMason — Thu, 05 May 2011 17:06:33 -0000

Yeah! Love you!

Re: The Bod Pod

Susan — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:43:59 -0000

Where was the cheaper place you found in North Dallas?

Re: Wednesday Weigh-in: 246.0

Kathy E — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:01:33 -0000

Congrats, Mike! You look great. I just stumbled upon this after seeing the baptism pictures. Keep up the hard work.

Re: One month later and finally at a new low

Tricia — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:31:15 -0000

I can't even imagine how difficult it would be to remain as disciplined as you have at doing this. What an amazing accomplishment! And, of course, way to go on the new low!

Re: One month later and finally at a new low

LouanneMason — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:11:40 -0000

you are doing great! I love you!

Re: One month later and finally at a new low

tahni — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:58:16 -0000

congrats! i feel like this might be the hardest stretch. but it is exciting how close you are!

Re: I made it by 45

jen — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:08:58 -0000

I'm proud FOR you, Mike! You've worked so hard and your whole family is reaping the benefits! Well done! Keep up the good work! :D

Re: Dad Strength in China

jen — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:07:20 -0000

How cool that your one-year anniversary of starting your program was the same day as you got Amelie! :D

Re: I made it by 45

ctg — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:17:51 -0000

Congrats. Keep up the great work...ctg