Fat Loss Journal: Measurement

Certainly there are many ways to make the measurements, .. one of the most simple is through this web: 
why should be measured? because this figure will be the basic foundation of what to do next

contents and then later the results will be like this:

Body Mass Index:       21.4  kg/m2
Waist-to-Height ratio:       0.43
Percent Body Fat:       8.7%
Lean Body Mass:       58.4 kg


Your weight is in the normal range.
You do not need to lose weight.
Minimum caloric requirements: 2196 Calories per day
Your diet should contain at least 81 grams of protein per day. 

Ok, what can be understood from the figure above?

  1. BMI (Body Mass Index): These are generally used as a benchmark basis for obesity, for men & women, a BMI above 30 could be categorized as obese .. but this figure is not very accurate if you're a bodybuilder 
  2. Percentage of Body Fat: It should be noted, want sixpack? body fat below 10% for men and below 18 ~ 20% for women. 
  3. Minimum caloric requirements: This figure which would then determine what dietary pattern is good for you? if you want to remove the fat .. 500kal try to subtract from the daily needs ... they will be too few calories will cause your body damage, including excess skin.