How long did it take you guys/gals to reach your desired bf %?

JedDaIron · 09-20-2009, 03:09 AM

as a side note, where you low carb or moderate carb during the cut?

DominicN · 09-20-2009, 03:39 AM

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as a side note, where you low carb or moderate carb during the cut?

High carb. 2 years. 40% bf to 12%.

JedDaIron · 09-20-2009, 03:41 AM

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High carb. 2 years. 40% bf to 12%.

Congratulations man! your lucky you could get away with high carbs. I crave carbs a lot but I also gain easily when eating too much carbs

DominicN · 09-20-2009, 03:46 AM

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Congratulations man! your lucky you could get away with high carbs. I crave carbs a lot but I also gain easily when eating too much carbs

Thanks mate

been keeping carbs on the cut on about 200g daily - so it's probably more medium than high. did 30% protein 40% carb 30% fat.

Are you sure the "gain" from carbs isn't just water weight?

JedDaIron · 09-20-2009, 03:57 AM

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Thanks mate

been keeping carbs on the cut on about 200g daily - so it's probably more medium than high. did 30% protein 40% carb 30% fat.

Are you sure the "gain" from carbs isn't just water weight?

water weight and some fat but it seems like I retain more water than the average person lol. Im at 12% or 13% bodyfat and when I pull my skin it ripples fast(read the supersite about water retention) btw I went from 20 something to my current bf %

aspleo · 09-20-2009, 07:13 AM

Im still working on mine but 18-20% start down about 4-5% in 1.5mo. Im happy so far.

liondiesel · 09-20-2009, 07:16 AM

around 2 years from 55% body fat to 14%. Now I am trying to bulk up because my body frame is just to wide for a lean look.

DScioscia83 · 09-20-2009, 07:35 AM

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around 2 years from 55% body fat to 14%. Now I am trying to bulk up because my body frame is just to wide for a lean look.

That is awesome! I am still working toward mine.

-101- · 09-20-2009, 08:55 AM

220 to 160 lbs in 8 months from ~30% to ~9% bf with a 40/40/20 split

MAGnitude · 09-20-2009, 08:59 AM

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220 to 160 lbs in 8 months from ~30% to ~9% bf with a 40/40/20 split

how many cals where u eating daily? what was ur maintenance? any cardio?

great results bud

-101- · 09-20-2009, 09:08 AM

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how many cals where u eating daily? what was ur maintenance? any cardio?

great results bud

2500 cals was my maintenance and I ate about 2000 cals along with heavy lifting to lose that weight. I did cardio and sports when my friends wanted to, but other than that none. And thanks man =)

joen270 · 09-20-2009, 09:10 AM

always low carb. 7 years later, and I still have not achieved my goal. Need more dedication and discipline with the diet

MAGnitude · 09-20-2009, 09:11 AM

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2500 cals was my maintenance and I ate about 2000 cals along with heavy lifting to lose that weight. I did cardio and sports when my friends wanted to, but other than that none. And thanks man =)

was the 2500 maintenance taking into account the activities u were doing already (gym, the little cardio u were doing) or just ur sedentry?

JedDaIron · 09-21-2009, 01:17 AM

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around 2 years from 55% body fat to 14%. Now I am trying to bulk up because my body frame is just to wide for a lean look.

****, awesome job man!!!

JedDaIron · 09-21-2009, 01:19 AM

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2500 cals was my maintenance and I ate about 2000 cals along with heavy lifting to lose that weight. I did cardio and sports when my friends wanted to, but other than that none. And thanks man =)

thats amazing gj!

J_Geisinger · 09-21-2009, 11:44 AM

273lbs. down to 189 and roughly 10% BF in 7 1/2 months.

lost 84lbs. and finally getting ready to start a lean bulking cycle. it will be nice change from the calorie restricted diet for once

also started out cutting with the 40/40/20 diet. then towards the end went to a carb cycling keto diet which worked incredibly well for me!
hit a couple plateaus along the way and had to change some things up.

Enigma1098 · 09-21-2009, 11:58 AM

was orginally 302lbs ungodly high body fat 2 years ago. Dropped to 247 on January 1st and now at 195lbs as of this morning. Im not at my goal yet, my goal is to feel better and not be so unhealthy.

dp48 · 09-21-2009, 12:30 PM

i wanna know what my BF% is how do i do this?

Enigma1098 · 09-21-2009, 01:14 PM

calipers.

-101- · 09-22-2009, 02:28 PM

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was the 2500 maintenance taking into account the activities u were doing already (gym, the little cardio u were doing) or just ur sedentry?

It only takes into account the weight lifting I did.