Hi, I’m Beverly
Follow me on my adventures through Sydney, Shanghai, and now Singapore. We are all about eating fab food, dressing up, and finding cool things to do!
Follow me on my adventures through Sydney, Shanghai, and now Singapore. We are all about eating fab food, dressing up, and finding cool things to do!
40 Comments
phona – posted on July 24, 2007 at 8:45 am
:p some reason it’s easier to lose 5k when there’s lots to lose :p
(not that I ever find it easy lol)
beverly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 11:25 pm
I dunno! I think people just go more hard-core than I do.. I’m a bit of a weakling and give up easily 😉
jessiomessio – posted on July 24, 2007 at 9:04 am
congrats beverly on what you’ve achieved so far!
I used to go to Fitness First too and then I stopped coz I am a “poor uni student” but am thinking of trying to go back again. How did you calculate your body fat %?? Did you have personal training sessions there?
I’m all inspired now after your post – might go for a jog around the block now – force some of that winter time muffin top fat to take a hike away from my hips (and I mean away from my body – not to another part fingers crossed ha!)
anyway any tips on calculating body fat % would be great
Jess 🙂
beverly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 11:24 pm
FF is definitely 🙁 I don’t do the prsonal training as it’s even MORE $$.. I just used my scales to do body fat %, you should be able to buy them at home/lifestyle stores.
Good luck! It’s TOUGH getting fit/losing weight though.. cos you need to be really comitted.. blah!
tiffanyx – posted on July 24, 2007 at 11:05 am
good on you! i need to lose 2kgs and some fats, then i’ll be perfect~
beverly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 11:21 pm
Losing just 1-2kg is a lot harder than you think.. bleh!! Esp if you live in SG where all the food is so good, haha
tiffanyx – posted on July 26, 2007 at 5:02 am
*nods* my heaviest was 57kg. now im down to 52. would be totally perfect if i get to 50. :DD
ya man, and all the oils and lards~~~
princesszhing – posted on July 24, 2007 at 2:25 pm
congrats girlie!! way to go!! *waves pompoms and takes a bite from my breakfast tacos at the same time*
i’ll be cheering you on towards your goal!
beverly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 11:15 pm
Hehe thanks! It’s hard though but I’m in no rush at least so i’m slooooooooooooowly doing it 😛
pandora76 – posted on July 24, 2007 at 2:44 pm
Yikes, isn’t 15% fat a tad too low for women?
beverly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 11:10 pm
No
vixette7 – posted on July 28, 2007 at 9:33 am
Classification Women (% fat) Men (% fat)
Essential Fat 10-12% 2-4%
Athletes 14-20% 6-13%
Fitness 21-24% 14-17%
Acceptable 25-31% 18-25%
Obese 32% plus 25% plus
it is actually a tad low for normal non-health-nuts lah….
beverly – posted on July 28, 2007 at 10:10 am
Well thanks, but unless I go under 12%, I’m not concerned. My absolute fattest was 18% so 15% is reasonable. Surprisingly enough, I’m actually not stupid and don’t go around setting random ridiculous goals without having first looked into it.
pandora76 – posted on July 28, 2007 at 5:45 pm
Ahh I see. Thanks for the most informative table!
Apparently I’m athlete standard leh, according to those figures. NOT!!!
phona – posted on July 24, 2007 at 8:45 am
:p some reason it’s easier to lose 5k when there’s lots to lose :p
(not that I ever find it easy lol)
beverly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 11:25 pm
I dunno! I think people just go more hard-core than I do.. I’m a bit of a weakling and give up easily 😉
jessiomessio – posted on July 24, 2007 at 9:04 am
congrats beverly on what you’ve achieved so far!
I used to go to Fitness First too and then I stopped coz I am a “poor uni student” but am thinking of trying to go back again. How did you calculate your body fat %?? Did you have personal training sessions there?
I’m all inspired now after your post – might go for a jog around the block now – force some of that winter time muffin top fat to take a hike away from my hips (and I mean away from my body – not to another part fingers crossed ha!)
anyway any tips on calculating body fat % would be great
Jess 🙂
beverly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 11:24 pm
FF is definitely 🙁 I don’t do the prsonal training as it’s even MORE $$.. I just used my scales to do body fat %, you should be able to buy them at home/lifestyle stores.
Good luck! It’s TOUGH getting fit/losing weight though.. cos you need to be really comitted.. blah!
1ginacolada – posted on July 24, 2007 at 6:15 pm
How do you know what your body fat percentage is? I only ask because I have been tested via the Bod Pod (most accurate way) and through fat calipers, and I am 17.6%. I don’t think there is any way on earth you are 17%! I would already estimate you to be 16 or less, when I see how you look compared to me. Also, I want to recommend NOT losing much more body fat… and instead working on muscle growth. Women 17% and under are already considered lean and 15% is considered underweight unless you are a professional athlete..!
I know you are doing your research I just wanted to offer up some info since I am really into the fitness thing as well, and have been working with a trainer. Best of luck in your goals and be safe!
beverly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 11:10 pm
I used my set of scales at home! So dunno if it’s accurate but at least I’ll get an idea of the direction i’m going so that’s good enough 😛
tiffanyx – posted on July 24, 2007 at 11:05 am
good on you! i need to lose 2kgs and some fats, then i’ll be perfect~
beverly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 11:21 pm
Losing just 1-2kg is a lot harder than you think.. bleh!! Esp if you live in SG where all the food is so good, haha
tiffanyx – posted on July 26, 2007 at 5:02 am
*nods* my heaviest was 57kg. now im down to 52. would be totally perfect if i get to 50. :DD
ya man, and all the oils and lards~~~
princesszhing – posted on July 24, 2007 at 2:25 pm
congrats girlie!! way to go!! *waves pompoms and takes a bite from my breakfast tacos at the same time*
i’ll be cheering you on towards your goal!
beverly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 11:15 pm
Hehe thanks! It’s hard though but I’m in no rush at least so i’m slooooooooooooowly doing it 😛
pandora76 – posted on July 24, 2007 at 2:44 pm
Yikes, isn’t 15% fat a tad too low for women?
beverly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 11:10 pm
No
vixette7 – posted on July 28, 2007 at 9:33 am
Classification Women (% fat) Men (% fat)
Essential Fat 10-12% 2-4%
Athletes 14-20% 6-13%
Fitness 21-24% 14-17%
Acceptable 25-31% 18-25%
Obese 32% plus 25% plus
it is actually a tad low for normal non-health-nuts lah….
beverly – posted on July 28, 2007 at 10:10 am
Well thanks, but unless I go under 12%, I’m not concerned. My absolute fattest was 18% so 15% is reasonable. Surprisingly enough, I’m actually not stupid and don’t go around setting random ridiculous goals without having first looked into it.
pandora76 – posted on July 28, 2007 at 5:45 pm
Ahh I see. Thanks for the most informative table!
Apparently I’m athlete standard leh, according to those figures. NOT!!!
1ginacolada – posted on July 24, 2007 at 6:15 pm
How do you know what your body fat percentage is? I only ask because I have been tested via the Bod Pod (most accurate way) and through fat calipers, and I am 17.6%. I don’t think there is any way on earth you are 17%! I would already estimate you to be 16 or less, when I see how you look compared to me. Also, I want to recommend NOT losing much more body fat… and instead working on muscle growth. Women 17% and under are already considered lean and 15% is considered underweight unless you are a professional athlete..!
I know you are doing your research I just wanted to offer up some info since I am really into the fitness thing as well, and have been working with a trainer. Best of luck in your goals and be safe!
beverly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 11:10 pm
I used my set of scales at home! So dunno if it’s accurate but at least I’ll get an idea of the direction i’m going so that’s good enough 😛
follywoolly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 2:37 pm
but beverly.. you are so slim!
beverly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 11:09 pm
I still carry around random fat though 😛
follywoolly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 2:37 pm
but beverly.. you are so slim!
beverly – posted on July 25, 2007 at 11:09 pm
I still carry around random fat though 😛
teamboom – posted on July 26, 2007 at 4:22 pm
How many times a week do you go to the gym? My boyfriend and I joined a few weeks ago, and we’ve been going 2-3 times a week.
I usually do 20-30 minutes of cardio and then toning (abs/arms/legs) and then finish off with 10 minutes of cardio or I walk home (which takes about 30-40 minutes).
So far I haven’t noticed much, but I feel better about myself. I have more energy and I’m actually excited to go to the gym!
Sometimes I don’t want to go, but when I’m there I automatically change my tune.
It’s weird. I was never one for working out (ESPECIALLY any cardio stuff) but now that I’ve committed myself to it, I want to get the most of it (and my money’s worth)
beverly – posted on July 27, 2007 at 9:22 am
I’m exactly like you.. paying for a gym MAKES me exercise cos I want to get full value out of it, haha!
Sometimes I’ll go 0/week, sometimes 5/week.. it depends 😛 I try to go at least 2-3x though, for at least an hour.. so I figure that’s not too bad! I think I might either go tomorrow or Sun.. but it’s hard to keep motivated :X
teamboom – posted on July 26, 2007 at 4:22 pm
How many times a week do you go to the gym? My boyfriend and I joined a few weeks ago, and we’ve been going 2-3 times a week.
I usually do 20-30 minutes of cardio and then toning (abs/arms/legs) and then finish off with 10 minutes of cardio or I walk home (which takes about 30-40 minutes).
So far I haven’t noticed much, but I feel better about myself. I have more energy and I’m actually excited to go to the gym!
Sometimes I don’t want to go, but when I’m there I automatically change my tune.
It’s weird. I was never one for working out (ESPECIALLY any cardio stuff) but now that I’ve committed myself to it, I want to get the most of it (and my money’s worth)
beverly – posted on July 27, 2007 at 9:22 am
I’m exactly like you.. paying for a gym MAKES me exercise cos I want to get full value out of it, haha!
Sometimes I’ll go 0/week, sometimes 5/week.. it depends 😛 I try to go at least 2-3x though, for at least an hour.. so I figure that’s not too bad! I think I might either go tomorrow or Sun.. but it’s hard to keep motivated :X