If I am not mistaken very low body fat for women can be dangerous, most women need 10 -12% at least to keep producing all of our necessary hormones. Lower than that and you are at risk for osteoporosis and hormonal imbalances.
I'm pretty sure that "clydesdale" is definitely the right euphemism for being heavy (http://www.roadbikerider.com/lingo.htm). In fact, I know a few fellows that participate in clydesdale divisions when racing. A friend of mine actually GAINED weight so that he could compete in the clydesdale division of a triathalon. I told him that was cheating, but he wouldn't listen to me.
I am 5' 11", 207 lbs and 40 years old. Down from about 250 lbs about 3 years ago (pre-cycling of course). Have gained some muscle this winter in the upper body with weight training but my #$#$% scale says that I am 27% body fat. Way more than people of comparable weight/height are saying here. I keep telling me that the cheap Taylor scale I have is grossly inaccurate - keeps me motivated though!
P.S. Any recommendations on an accurate scale with BMI that won't break the bank?
5" 8" @ 155-160 lbs. I have some upper body mass from working out during my 20's. Man then I was all upper body and no leggs (nicknamed chicken leggs) and now I am much more ballanced.
If I am not mistaken very low body fat for women can be dangerous, most women need 10 -12% at least to keep producing all of our necessary hormones. Lower than that and you are at risk for osteoporosis and hormonal imbalances.
I have been around competitive women bodybuilders and know that they would only have their "monthly friend" only a couple times a year during off season training. Of course it varies per woman on how they are effected, but it is typical for top level females to deal with this issue.