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I did think that Dexa scan I did back in 2017 was really helpful and worth the cost but I would actually be nervous about having one now. I suspect my muscle percentage would be lower than it should. And maybe my bone density in some places too. I'm not so nervous about body fat these days.

Hopefully Peps had a great birthday at the dog show.

Our friends arrived early afternoon yesterday so we just provided a snack when they got here because they eat dinner early. They usually go at 4, but we went out at 4:45. Great Fisherman's Pie at the Kilted Mermaid. Usually we go there at 7 so there is music but this couple has definitely settled into an older persons schedule.

This morning the "bus" leaves at 7:30 for breakfast and our friends will come with us. They leave right afterwards to visit the wife's mother on the way north. They are uncertain about when they will go further north as their next stop is in Virginia which is one of those states where they don't know how to handle snow very well.

DH and I are playing with another couple in a nine hole fun tournament today with a Mardi Gras theme. I bought silly stuff to wear. Dinner is included for the event. I practiced with my new clubs a little bit yesterday and they do seem to be much better than the old ones. Today we shall see how that translates on the course.

Have a Sassy Sunday!

A really nice muse about the wine. Looks like today will be another warm sunny one as long as you are out of the wind.

Years ago I had a dexa scan (I think Peps had one recently) because I read that it was the only truly accurate test. It provided body fat percentage, muscle percentage and also bone density which is helpful for us older folks. My impression is that all the others just give estimates. As I recall the information provided also compared me with what the "normal" percentages were based on my sex/age which was quite helpful.

Thank you, Paula! I didn't know your M.S. was in that realm. Respect! We're lucky to have you amongst us. :)

That would be bioelectrical impedance testing they did at your gym. Similar technology to the home scales that measure body composition. I know hydration can affect those results.

My Master?s is in Clinical Exercise Physiology and we did hydrostatic weighing (under water) in college. If you have a University that has a health sciences program near by, you may be able to have it done there. A quick Google search for Kentucky also showed me this - In Kentucky, you can get a DEXA scan for body fat analysis at centers like DexaFit in Louisville, Your Body Goal in Louisville, and Fitnescity in Lexington.