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120lbs with 29% body fat??

I got my BMI etc done at the Boots machine and it said I was 120lbs but my body fat % was 29.0.
It said it was “average” but I know that’s high and I’m just confused.
Like my waist measurement is 28” and I don’t think that’s scary high the same way that 29% body fat is.
I’m a 16 year old female.
Any ideas how to reduce it?
Reply 1
I mean in fairness like I am 5ft 1 so do you think that’s it??
Reply 2
Okay, thank you so much for all your help
Original post by Shayla2
I got my BMI etc done at the Boots machine and it said I was 120lbs but my body fat % was 29.0.
It said it was “average” but I know that’s high and I’m just confused.
Like my waist measurement is 28” and I don’t think that’s scary high the same way that 29% body fat is.
I’m a 16 year old female.
Any ideas how to reduce it?


tbh, it isnt that bad, yess it is overweight but only 6kg (less than a stone) more than your ideal bodyweight for your height. advantage of being in your teens is you can easily burn it off via exercise / reducing snacking.
(edited 5 years ago)

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