Triggering (ED): i feel disgusting!

[Chey-Chey]

I was talking to someone today, and the subject of body fat percentage came up. So tonight, just a few minutes ago, i looked online and found a few calculators to find my percentage. i got different numbers on all the tests, so i know its not accurate. But it disgusted me.the fact that a large percentage (even though it says i'm underweight) of ME is gross, unappealing, pure fat. and i just ate a bowl of cereal before bed.....i feel so disgusting! i can't even think of any other word to describ myself right now! it's......bleah! i can't stop thinking about it.
sorry if this post seems completely pointless....but i need to vent, so thanks!....haha.....

[Justin Bieber]

Females have a NORMAL high body fat percentage. The average/normal percent seems very high to me as well, but that's just how our bodies work. Having a low weight doesn't mean you have a lower body fat percentage, necessarily. Muscle weights more than fat! I'd work on getting to a healthier, heavier weight and work on being toned. That will decrease your body fat AND eliminate health issues of being underweight. Self confidence boost

[Revolution]

Hey there,

Just going to let you know, as you already said, the majority of these calculators are inaccurate. You cannot check your body fat with an online calculator, these calculators cannot see your face, they can only estimate by the size of your height, weight, and different circumferences of your body, and they are almost never accurate. Proof of this, I've tried out these calculators, and I have had my body fat percentage calculated, and when I had it calculated online, it told me I had an excessive amount of fat, but by a doctor, I'm on the low side of normal. Many people, such as myself, have heavier/wider bones than some people, so you go your entire life thinking you're overweight, but really, it's just that your bones weigh more than other people.

I would recommend that if you are worried about your weight that you see a doctor, who can calculate your actual body percentage, along with giving you a diet/exercise plan that can help you reach your goals without harming yourself. And you're welcome to come here and rant anytime! We all feel your pain, and are here for you.