Determining Ideal Weight

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Step 1: Multiply your weight by your body fat %.

            Ex. 180 x .07=12.6

Step 2: Subtract your body fat by your total weight to determine your lean body mass (LBM).

            Ex. 180-12.6=168.4

Step 3: Divide your LBM by 1 minus the goal body fat %.   (We will say that our goal is 5%.)

            Ex 168.4 /(1-.05)=177.26

Step 4: This number represents your goal weight.   However, to maintain your 168.4 LBM you must keep a close eye on your goal body fat %.

Source: Hatfield, Ph.d, F. C. (2004). Body Composition.Fitness: The Complete Guide (pp. 339-357). Santa Barbara, California: International Sports Sciences Association.

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