What body fat do you prefer to maintain???

[kimlin85]

Originally Posted by bull.dogz

I would love to be able to be low enough in bf to see my abs and still somehow keep my curves **rolls on floor laughing** I'm at 23% but I would love to get to 18% and maintain.

your pictures are great, how are you measuring your bf%? just by looking (and im no exper here) i'd say you're lower than 23%.

[Ladycole]

I used to be at 12% and was very happy with my body there...looked fantastic naked...

however, friends said I looked too skinny in clothes...

Just frustrating cause often lower body fat doesnt respond until you get to that level...

[Tiffany_P]

Originally Posted by Ladycole

I used to be at 12% and was very happy with my body there...looked fantastic naked...

however, friends said I looked too skinny in clothes...

Just frustrating cause often lower body fat doesnt respond until you get to that level...

I've read that lean legs on a woman happen at around 15%. If so, then that's where I want to be

[kimlin85]

you both look fantastic.

[valpo2518]

Well, I had my bf done today at the gym.....21.9% UGH! I'm not going to freak out though, I just want to use it as a guage. However, when I voiced my dissapointment at the number the trainer was like,"anything lower than 20% is too low" HMMPH! Then he tells me how the 'average woman' is like 30% or something. AVERAGE?? You think I bust my ass here 6 days a week and have chicken and cottage cheese comin out my ears so I can be AVERAGE??

OK, I didn't say that

[SexyChic]

Originally Posted by Tiffany_P

I've read that lean legs on a woman happen at around 15%. If so, then that's where I want to be

I disagree... I think it varies by the individual.

[CurvyGirl79]

So, is there a range that is normal or healthy for body fat%? I found out tonight that I have lost 3% body fat but I have a lot more to lose and weigh a lot more than everyone on this thread (and its not in muscle) lol. I am just starting out (2mths) with eating healthy and exercising. I just wondered if a 3% loss is something to just be happy about or something to be ecstatic about. Its been almost 2 mths and I've only lost 3% but I also know I didn't put all the weight on overnight. ;-)

[Tiffany_P]

Originally Posted by SexyChic

I disagree... I think it varies by the individual.

Definitely. The article said "assuming typical fat patterns." Certainly, there are some women who have skinny legs and fat around their midsection, but they are less common. I'm jealous of people who can be 18% and have completely cellulite free asses that look like they were airbrushed. Know anyone like that?

[SexyChic]

Originally Posted by Tiffany_P

I'm jealous of people who can be 18% and have completely cellulite free asses that look like they were airbrushed. Know anyone like that?

LOL.... All I have to say about that is it takes years of literally busting your a$$ at the gym.

[cleanfreak]

I'm currently at about 23% and my goal is 17%. I get it checked Friday so fingers crossed!!!

[alexwilliams]

Originally Posted by SexyChic

I disagree... I think it varies by the individual.

Agreed completely. It depends I think on how your body stores fat which is in large part genetic. I know this sounds slightly mean but I always get jealous when I see women who arent fit with really lean-looking legs but who aren't very lean overall. But this is cause I hate my legs and are my serious trouble area. But at the same time, I lose ab fat pretty easy, so Im sure people think similarly but the other way around... did that even just make sense? hahahah

ANYWAY to respond to the original post, I'm at around 21-22% right now, I would love to get down to 16-18, but am feeling like it's going to take a lllooonnnggg time. Oh well!

[vanillabn]

Originally Posted by alexwilliams

I know this sounds slightly mean but I always get jealous when I see women who arent fit with really lean-looking legs but who aren't very lean overall. But this is cause I hate my legs and are my serious trouble area. But at the same time, I lose ab fat pretty easy, so Im sure people think similarly but the other way around... did that even just make sense? hahahah

I know EXACTLY what you mean!!! Except I'm the other way -- I carry all the weight around my midsection, so I envy the people who are carrying quite a bit of excess weight and have perfect abs!!!! LOL.

[freebirdmac]

Originally Posted by alexwilliams

Agreed completely. It depends I think on how your body stores fat which is in large part genetic. I know this sounds slightly mean but I always get jealous when I see women who arent fit with really lean-looking legs but who aren't very lean overall. But this is cause I hate my legs and are my serious trouble area. But at the same time, I lose ab fat pretty easy, so Im sure people think similarly but the other way around... did that even just make sense? hahahah

ANYWAY to respond to the original post, I'm at around 21-22% right now, I would love to get down to 16-18, but am feeling like it's going to take a lllooonnnggg time. Oh well!

I'm built that way too, only shorter It is taking a long time. I'm seeing a difference and only hope by next summer I'll be there. Without my waist being 23"

[BC02]

Originally Posted by Ever84

What body fat do you prefer to maintain???

about 15 percent so that way I dont have to worry about getting enough calories, can basicallyeat what I want, and dont have to worry about drops in performance/strength/cutting

[Tiffany_P]

Originally Posted by vanillabn

I know EXACTLY what you mean!!! Except I'm the other way -- I carry all the weight around my midsection, so I envy the people who are carrying quite a bit of excess weight and have perfect abs!!!! LOL.

I'll trade you my abs for your legs. LOL!

[alexwilliams]

Originally Posted by Tiffany_P

I'll trade you my abs for your legs. LOL!

HAHAHA!
You have great abs... how could anyone turn down an offer like that? :P