Originally Posted by
scroca
Sorry, can't help. I have also been puzzled about how age could be a factor in body fat. And for that matter, why is gender also a factor? Seems to me that you have a certain percentage, regardless of any of these other factors.
We're all too fat for this sport.
As much as we hate to admit it, we all undergo a slow loss of muscle mass as we age, so, all things being equal, if our weight remains steady, our percentage body fat goes up.
It's not fair. Most of life isn't fair. I've gotten over it.
What is really puzzling is that folks in their 80's almost always undergo a dramatic loss of muscle mass, so-called sarcopenia of senescence. It happens even if they're otherwise in good health. No one knows why.
One question is when do you get to feel good about being a little chubby. It's bothered me for a long time, but now I'm learning to accept it. I chart it up to my zen thing.