tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post7984608887582518943..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Blogger Field Trip: DexaScan Body Composition Analysis Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36616480996440332542018-12-11T06:19:15.393-06:002018-12-11T06:19:15.393-06:00How exciting!!! I know you'll be all muscle. I...How exciting!!! I know you'll be all muscle. I can't wait to see your results too!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-66194829641933661852018-12-11T05:23:50.074-06:002018-12-11T05:23:50.074-06:00They reached out to me too and I'm scheduling ...They reached out to me too and I'm scheduling my appointment soon! After reading this and Marcia's review, I'm super excited to get mine done. I'm positive I will have imbalances and it will be interesting to see just HOW imbalanced I am - LOL!! Thanks for the great information.VITA Train for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234217387488085208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32331557210074024092018-12-10T07:27:11.481-06:002018-12-10T07:27:11.481-06:00Yeah, with our family history, I'm very happy ...Yeah, with our family history, I'm very happy to be in the clear!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18317702604641657102018-12-09T20:50:01.283-06:002018-12-09T20:50:01.283-06:00Very interesting! No surprise that you are lean, b...Very interesting! No surprise that you are lean, but interesting on the muscle imbalance. I bet I have that too. Yeah for the good bone density! My Mom just found out she has osteoporosis and it's not good. Courtenayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878882500026678616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-70730542321220677612018-12-09T12:31:49.734-06:002018-12-09T12:31:49.734-06:00I once had an MRI where I thought I was doing such...I once had an MRI where I thought I was doing such a good job holding still--instead the images were blurry because I was holding still so tightly! LOLWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88316330533149101002018-12-09T12:30:31.125-06:002018-12-09T12:30:31.125-06:00How fascinating: I had no idea you can do this alt...How fascinating: I had no idea you can do this although I was familiar with Dexa scans for bone density as my FIL has issues after hormone treatment for prostate cancer. I love your difficulty with lying for 6-8 minutes without talking - I'd struggle with that!LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-553332506606744692018-12-09T06:43:05.405-06:002018-12-09T06:43:05.405-06:00Let me know what you think!Let me know what you think!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-73443958616525471122018-12-08T07:50:03.700-06:002018-12-08T07:50:03.700-06:00looks like they are getting one in KC! I am going ...looks like they are getting one in KC! I am going to have to check this out!redaussie3https://www.blogger.com/profile/09417091932572868865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-74639831013429214732018-12-07T16:03:28.809-06:002018-12-07T16:03:28.809-06:00I would think it is! When I scheduled mine, there ...I would think it is! When I scheduled mine, there were a lot of locations all over the country.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62978486042161440992018-12-07T16:02:48.021-06:002018-12-07T16:02:48.021-06:00I was worried about that on my scan, but its the v...I was worried about that on my scan, but its the visceral fat--the fat around the organs--that is concerning. Fortunately, I was in the clear. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-66601050537435524552018-12-07T16:02:09.181-06:002018-12-07T16:02:09.181-06:00I was really excited about my results, especially ...I was really excited about my results, especially at my advanced age! Glad to know all the hard work really does pay off.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-78095892823166715832018-12-07T16:01:39.313-06:002018-12-07T16:01:39.313-06:00Exactly! Now let's see if I can improve on tha...Exactly! Now let's see if I can improve on that imbalance. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51696676728491054452018-12-07T16:01:06.241-06:002018-12-07T16:01:06.241-06:00I purchased a package of 2 scans. They have all ki...I purchased a package of 2 scans. They have all kinds of deals and I've seen Groupons as well.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5964230661299616902018-12-07T16:00:29.021-06:002018-12-07T16:00:29.021-06:00I had a Dexa scan last year for bone density but t...I had a Dexa scan last year for bone density but this was a whole different experience!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12708773404654928352018-12-07T16:00:00.752-06:002018-12-07T16:00:00.752-06:00I wasn't aware that they used DXA for body com...I wasn't aware that they used DXA for body composition analysis until this appointment. There are plenty of studies to support it though, and it is very accurate. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-41437572159363365812018-12-07T15:59:08.042-06:002018-12-07T15:59:08.042-06:00You might be pleasantly surprised, as I was, espec...You might be pleasantly surprised, as I was, especially with the visceral fat.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-33066439510977173462018-12-07T15:58:35.140-06:002018-12-07T15:58:35.140-06:00I had mentioned the discrepancy to her before, but...I had mentioned the discrepancy to her before, but now we have proof! The follow up will be key. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5424645519022420482018-12-07T15:58:00.166-06:002018-12-07T15:58:00.166-06:00This is much more accurate than the caliper tests ...This is much more accurate than the caliper tests too!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51885509771093799342018-12-07T15:57:33.970-06:002018-12-07T15:57:33.970-06:00Oh for sure. My left arm shakes when I'm lifti...Oh for sure. My left arm shakes when I'm lifting. Yesterday, I made sure to be conscious of using both arms equally. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-60384848725513901222018-12-07T15:56:53.658-06:002018-12-07T15:56:53.658-06:00It would be really interesting for you since you&#...It would be really interesting for you since you've lost some weight this year! I did see some Groupons, so maybe a location near you will have a special. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83240790245632625322018-12-07T14:55:49.015-06:002018-12-07T14:55:49.015-06:00Sounds like such a great experience with so much v...Sounds like such a great experience with so much valuable information. I need to see if this scan is available in the Boston area!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88001607801140888272018-12-07T14:52:50.668-06:002018-12-07T14:52:50.668-06:00I have never had this done, but with my current he...I have never had this done, but with my current health concerns, I think that it would be greatly beneficial!!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976169118251595581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55667017007723165992018-12-07T14:31:05.495-06:002018-12-07T14:31:05.495-06:00Great info. I'm not surprised that you are in...Great info. I'm not surprised that you are in the lean category. You look great!<br /><br />I've never had a dexa scan. I wonder if it would reveal that belly fat that I am seeing.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-82553625662145350052018-12-07T13:15:06.041-06:002018-12-07T13:15:06.041-06:00I'm amazed at all of the great information you...I'm amazed at all of the great information you were able to get from this, especially about your muscle mass.KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35931378885999685232018-12-07T10:11:03.849-06:002018-12-07T10:11:03.849-06:00That's really cool! I haven't done a body ...That's really cool! I haven't done a body composition analysis but it's something I'm looking to try in the new year. It's really good that your bone density info was shared! I do have some muscle imbalances so it would be interesting to see what this says for me. Also, kudos for taking that info and sharing it with your trainer. Getting the scan is only part of the equation, using that info wisely is most of it! Virjinia @ With Purpose and Kindnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584377013630291266noreply@blogger.com