Date with the Bod Pod
Hi guys! Happy INDIAN FOOD WEDNESDAY! And holler to Michelle who celebrated a day early 🙂 Who’s having Indian food tonight?
Some eggplant curry perhaps?
Or gajar halwa? 😀
This post is gonna be a quickie because I have a date with the Bod Pod.
That funny little egg-shaped apparatus is going to tell me my body fat percentage and BMR (basal metabolic rate –the amount of calories I’d burn if I laid in bed all day). You have to make an appointment on base, wear spandex (yeehaw!) and a swim cap (I’ll take pictures haha) and sit still in there while it calculates the información.
From this website:
The BOD POD is an Air Displacement Plethysmograph (ADP) that uses whole body densitometry to determine body composition (fat vs. lean). Similar in principle to underwater weighing, the BOD POD measures body mass (weight) using a very precise scale, and volume by sitting inside the BOD POD. Body density can then be calculated:
Density = Mass/Volume
Once the overall density of the body is determined, the relative proportions of body fat and lean body mass are calculated.
I’m pretty stoked because this method is more accurate than using calipers and will be a great way to track progress while doing Insanity. As ya’ll know, I believe that weight is a silly number and body fat % and how your jeans fit are the best way to see how you’re doin’.
Have you had your body fat percentage checked before? What method did you use??
If not, most gyms will do it for free. There are many ways to measure body fat (hand-held body fat analyzer, calipers, Bod Pod) and they all have different levels of accuracy, but as long as you use the same method consistently, you’ll be able to track progress. Then throw your scale away, mmm k??
For dinner last night, I didn’t want to make anything fancy schmancy since GLEE was on 😀 (and HOW AWESOME was Glee last night??!! The songs = mayjah chills)
I just had some baked wild-caught cod with cayenne, sea salt and pepper, and stir fry veggies and spinach with Nama shoyu, Garlic Gold, and rice vinegar. (And a little later, had some oatmeal.. I tried having breakfast before going to bed last night so I’d have fuel in my boday for this morning- it worked pretty well!)
This morning, the girls came over bright and early for our workout- we did the pure cardio and cardio abs DVDs today. I LOVE the abs workout. It’s ridiculous (of course), but feels amazing.
Post workout smoothie:
-almond milk
-banana
-hemp seeds
-1 scoop Sun Warrior
-maca
-raw cacao powder
-frozen strawberries
-vanilla
I’m off to base to hop in the bod pod 🙂 See ya later today with a reader’s request post on Protein Powder.
xoxo,
Gina
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I have seen the Bod Pod but have not had the pleasure to test it out. Can’t wait to hear how it goes!! Totally agree w/ kicking the scale out, it’s all about body fat percentage.
wow, the bod pod is intense 🙂 hope you have fun in there!
The bod pod is so cool! I would love to do hydrostatic testing but we don’t have it around us anywhere here. I think it costs an arm and a leg, too.
oo i have always wanted to the bod pod, but i am too claustrophobic…
When i worked at a gym they would run specials all the time with the bod pod and calipers. I never did either, but i did do the basal metabolic rate test through a different machine. I forget what it is called…you breathe through a long tube for about 5-10 minutes, with your nose plugged.
It was SUPER helpful!! Seeing how many calories i burnt before i even exercised gave me a good idea of why i felt so tired sometimes, and how to adjust my diet…i would highly recommend that test to anyone!
Excited to hear about the bod pod!
Let’s say your scale is what tells you your body fat %… 😀
hahah. if your over/under hydrated or you ate a lot of salt, that number can be wayyyyy off. so take that number with a grain of sea salt 🙂
yay for the bod pod! so true that the number on the scale does not rule all. and looking forward to the protein post! 🙂 thanks!
Ahhhh that Bod Pod is CRAAAAZY!!! Looks like a mini spaceship 🙂 🙂 CAN’T WAITTT to see the pics!!! LOL
it does look like a spaceship! so funny
I want to go into the bod pod!! I have seen that on biggest loser, I should look into where there is on and if its covered by my insurance! And I’ll take one of those smoothies please!
The bod pod looks so funny! I think knowing your body fat percentage is definately more useful that weight.
The bod pod- interesting. I don’t think I would like that!!
I love having breakfast the night before an early morning workout. I eat a late meal before my long early morning runs.
How long do you sit in the Bob Pod?
I celebrated Indian Wednesday yesterday also…delicious!
i think it’s about 30 seconds??
I can’t wait to hear about your experience in the bod pod! I haven’t used one of those – but I did get to have a full body scan wearing a spandex suit. The body scanner I was in was more about getting body measurements – I did it in college as a clothing design major. It certainly was interesting to see a full body scan of myself! I wish I knew where all of that paperwork was! haha…of course, it is a few years old now…
Bod Pod looks like a tictac w/ a window!
haha have fun! Can’t wait to hear how it goes. I have had mine done at the gym- I agree that it is a way better method to measuring how well you’re doing vs. weight. All of our bodies are too different to look at just weight! Have a great Indian Food Wednesday 😉
That looks like so much fun! Maybe I’ll get some Indian take out tonight:)
I agree with previous comments that the Bod Pod looks like a spaceship! I’ve never heard of that but I’d love to be able to “do” (is that the correct verb to use here…?) That!
How long do you have to sit in there??
i think it’s about 30 seconds? not long.. i hope. i’m claustrophobic haha
What a cool little contraption! I had my body fat % taken awhile ago and would love to have it taken again. My old spin instructor did it for me but she doesn’t work at our little gym anymore. I don’t know if anyone else there does it…hmmmm…need to ask!
Super jealous you are getting to use the Bod Pod! I’m very interested in seeing what my results would be if I got a chance to get in one.
I’d love a bodpod test. I use the $6 Accu Measure plastic calipers sold on Amazon. I agree, the scale can be a problem.
The Bod Pod looks so cool! I remember seeing it on that Bravo show about the gym, and was so jealous of all the clients who get to use it. My gym has a scale that also does body fat, muscle mass, water, etc. and is pretty nice to have. It’s always fun to see what those things say, I like them much better than numbers on a scale!
Would love to hop in the pod !
I have never seen a bod pod before. I’m all for basing fitness goals on body fat percentages and cardio/strength levels over using a scale. Let us know how it goes and hope your indian food turns out well tonight!
That’s so cool that you get to try out the pod! LOVE Glee. Last night’s episode may or may not have made me tear up. (The part where Finn’s mom was talking about talking to his “dad” at night and waiting for a response… oh gosh, I’m tearing up thinking about it.) I don’t comment much, but thanks for the inspiration, as always!
ahhh i definitely cried during glee.
thank YOU for reading <3
xoxo
i’ve never had my bf% checked. actually i think i did it with a device where i held it in my hands and it checked? but i’m not too sure how reputable it was. i’d love to do a bod pod check but don’t really care that much about knowing so i’m not really pursuing it. plus it looks like an alien pod or something 😛
Ooooh, fun! I wish I had access to one of those! Kinda looks like a little spaceship ready to take-off 🙂
I need to cough up the money for a caliper. The gym I currently train at doesn’t have them. SO I just use the ol’ measuring tape for clients who want to track progress. The bod pod looks fun (and sounds more accurate!) though!
I’ve had my body fat tested twice using calipers. The first time, I wanted to jump off a cliff at the number (“but I’m a size twoooOO! How can that be?!?”) and the second time, a year later after re-doing the diet and exercise, the number was scary low. So, I averaged the two and called it good. 😉
I’d love to do the water tank test.
I know numbers are personal, but I would love to hear your opinion on where you feel a good body fat percentage should be. These figure competitions –we’re looking for single digits, and other places say 22% is ideal. I’m thinking somewhere in the middle for everyday, but would love to hear your thoughts, or where you aim for.
that’d be cool to go in a bod pod and get those results, i think it’d be freaky tho! I am claustrophobic so i think it would suck.
I had my body fat tested in the bod pod before. It was pretty cool and kinda scary when you have to sit very still in the pod when it is doing it’s thing. I am a small person but I imagine man and taller people may feel cramped in that pod.
Oops, I meant to say “men” not just one man…hahaha.
I’ve always wanted to get that test done, but have no idea where to find a Bod Pod near me 😉 I’m trying your eggplant curry tonight. I’ll let you know how it comes out!
Gina, have you tried Saag Paneer. My favorite and good blend of protein and veggies.
no i haven’t! paneer is cheese though, right? i wish they had goat cheese :/
Have fun in the pod!!
We are having Indian Wednesday but going out for an Indian meal for date night. Can’t wait 🙂
We have a bod pod at our university! I’ve always thought it’d be cool to get evaluated 😀 Does it do % muscle? I think that’d be beneficial too
That’s amazing! I wish my gym had that. Happy Indian Food Wednesday wooo!
Oh, I would love to enter the Bod Pod. Maybe I need to search out a place to get it done. Seems like it’s a good way to really understand where your body is at physically.
Indian is on the menu for tonight — can’t wait for a big bowl of curry! 😀
I loved Glee last night too. I’d been disappointed since their return, but they totally redeemed themselves last night! I cried. And then I watched The Hills and cried some more.
Good luck with the Pod!
Hi 🙂 I love your Blog.
I use the Tanita balance to get my body fat%, weight, hydration level and my BMI. I finally bought one instead of having to use the one at my local gym.
Last night we went out for Indian Food and I totally thought, “Gee, it’s Tuesday, I should be waiting for Indian Food Wednesday”. However, I had leftovers of my veggie korma that I just ate for lunch,so I guess it was Indian Food Tuesday AND Wednesday for me. Have fun in the bodpod.
Paneer is cheese, and my mom makes here from milk
http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/2008/05/24/how-to-make-paneer/
thanks girl 🙂 i might try to make goat milk paneer one of these days
Can’t wait to hear how it goes. Love Glee!
That looks so cool! Can’t wait to hear about it.
Oooh…I’ve never even heard of that! It looks like something from a sci-fi movie! 😀
I’m excited to hear about your experience with the Bod Pod! I’ve been wanting to try it, but I’m not sure if there’s one in my area, or how expensive it is to get measured…
For now, I use a body fat scale at home. I know it’s not the most accurate, but I figure as long as I’m consistent with it, it will tell me how I’m progressing!
Indian food sounds so good right now… maybe I’ll try making something at home tonight!
Haha that bod pod looks like it’s about to take off at any moment!! I have gotten my body fat checked with calipers before, but I always wonder exactly how accurate those are – it just seems so subjective bc you could either be pinching too hard or too light.
I, too believe jeans & bf% are the best indicators of health! Weight and BMI are just numbers!!
xo
K
That’s really interesting! Is it more or less accurate than underwater weighing? For my Advanced Metabolism class, we got our body fat analyzed in 3 ways: underwater weighing, calipers, and an electric method (I forget what it was called). It was crazy how different the percentages came out to be with each method! The underwater weight was most accurate and in the middle, but there was about a 6% difference between the electric and caliper methods! We also got our BMR tested with a machine that we breathed into. It was quite interesting!