Summer Cut, 10 weeks in, 8% BF dropped.

[Shepherd1125]

Week 1 - Week 6 - Week 8 - Week 9 - Week 10

BF%: 20.5% - 15.6% - 14.3% - 13.2% - 12.4%


By shepherd1125 at 2011-07-30

[stingray72]

Week 1 - Week 6 - Week 8 - Week 9 - Week 10

BF%: 20.5% - 15.6% - 14.3% - 13.2% - 12.4%


By shepherd1125 at 2011-07-30

I may be wrong but that doesnt look like 12% it looks like more.

[Jhudi]

15-16 if I had to guess

[Shepherd1125]

last pic is 15-16%? you can't even see abs at 15%

I can see the outline of my abs, as well as serratus and adonis belt, I am pretty sure I am in the 12-13% range. Keep in mind I don't have much mass.

and another pic


By shepherd1125 at 2011-07-30

[Delgadido]

i dont think you are 12-13

[Shepherd1125]

i dont think you are 12-13

Well gimme a #, would like experienced ppl to give a fat% estimate.

EDIT: prefer ppl who are 12%<

[Delgadido]

Well gimme a #, would like experienced ppl to give a fat% estimate.

from my experience it is a big fast waste of time. dont even bother. just about how you look at a certain size.

i have had body fat estimates from people. if you combine all of the pictures and bf% estimations it doesnt make any god damn sense. even if its from the same person and thats the truth.

[Shepherd1125]

from my experience it is a big fast waste of time. dont even bother. just about how you look at a certain size.

i have had body fat estimates from people. if you combine all of the pictures and bf% estimations it doesnt make any god damn sense. even if its from the same person and thats the truth.

I have weekly goals, so it's important for me to track weight and BF% and I am very anal about it. In these progress pics, I ve lost 1-2 lbs a week consistently, and my lifts are going up even, so I know I am not losing muscles.

Different ppl do things differently.

another shot after shower with flash on.


By shepherd1125 at 2011-07-30

[sandos]

Start lifting weights bro. Your really skinny.

[masud]

Start lifting weights bro. Your really skinny.

Are you serious? He's obviously trying to cut first, and than bulk.

@OP, good job brah. You def seem 12%'ish to me. Time to bulk it up, keep going.

[66jzmstr]

Are you serious? He's obviously trying to cut first, and than bulk.

@OP, good job brah. You def seem 12%'ish to me. Time to bulk it up, keep going.

LOL W8 WUT? Meaning you shouldn't lift weights when cutting? Damn. Guess we've been doing it wrong all this time!

OP, your latest pic looks more in the neighborhood of 14% to me, but who the **** cares? What you see in the mirror, how many notches you now pass on your belt, and how many plates or reps you push in the gym are far more significant than some arbitrary number on a scale or from a bodpod. Keep doing what you're doing because you are clearly progressing. (Do some heavy shrugs for those traps, though. )

[HeavyMetalLover]

Congrats on the weight loss! The improvements are really good. How much weight lose per week?

You're not at 12% sadly. More of around 14%.

[Shepherd1125]

i do intense weight training 3 days a week, and 2x LI cardio on those days, rest days I do HIIT. Where do you get the idea that I dont lift.

Hmm

Need opinions from ppl below 12% please.

[nlite2000]

14%

[bthere]

very good progress! how many calories and what daily deficit you targeting?

[Shepherd1125]

very good progress! how many calories and what daily deficit you targeting?

1800 cal on training days, that's 2x 25 min light cardio, and 60 min weight training.

1200 cal on rest days, 20 min HIIT.

daily deficit around 800

[sparkleys]

Are these flexed shots?

[Shepherd1125]

Are these flexed shots?

no completely relaxed.

[sparkleys]

Probably why you're getting a higher estimate. Post some flexed shots.

[Avesta777]

I would honestly say 12-13% bf in your latest pic bro. I'm no expert however. There is a general rule of thumb (I picked this up from a well-known professional fitness model) that if you can pinch half an inch of fat just below your belly-button, then you are no more than 10%. Like I said, probably just a loose guide that may vary from person-to-person

[Shepherd1125]

I would honestly say 12-13% bf in your latest pic bro. I'm no expert however. There is a general rule of thumb (I picked this up from a well-known professional fitness model) that if you can pinch half an inch of fat just below your belly-button, then you are no more than 10%. Like I said, probably just a loose guide that may vary from person-to-person

thanks man, latest update is 12.4% BF, I can pitch about bit over half an inch at that spot.

[drsogr]

Very nice progress. Especially for a 10 week period. Wow!

[bdub17]

Great progress man!!!
You said you would like ppl who are less than 12% to give u a #, well here I am lol
I would say 12% body fat to be honest, you can see your abs.

[jso200688]

I'd say 13% tops 12% at the lowest epsecially since those pics aren't flexed. I think ppl over estimate bf sometimes.

[kanis999]

OP, I'm sorry that everyone here seems to be completely missing the point. You've made a dramatic change in your body and you look way better than before. Like dramatically better. The girls will definitely notice. THAT'S what matters. Not this stupid number BS. People want to tell you 15% to cut you down and make you feel less proud of your gains. Don't worry about the numbers, just the fact that you look better.

It is up to you what to do now. You could try to bulk like the complete douche who called you skinny suggested, or you could push for 8%. Either way, the more effort you continue to exert, the better you'll look.

[KingOfAllCosmos]

Great progress, I would say ~15% now, but everyone stores fat differently. I tend to store fat in my thighs/butt (like a woman V_V) so my upper body looks better at higher BF, you could be the opposite.

[Shepherd1125]

Very nice progress. Especially for a 10 week period. Wow!

thx for the compliment bud, really appreciate it

Great progress man!!!
You said you would like ppl who are less than 12% to give u a #, well here I am lol
I would say 12% body fat to be honest, you can see your abs.

exactly, that's what I am thinking, thx for opinion.

[Shepherd1125]

I'd say 13% tops 12% at the lowest epsecially since those pics aren't flexed. I think ppl over estimate bf sometimes.

Thx for ur opinion man.

OP, I'm sorry that everyone here seems to be completely missing the point. You've made a dramatic change in your body and you look way better than before. Like dramatically better. The girls will definitely notice. THAT'S what matters. Not this stupid number BS. People want to tell you 15% to cut you down and make you feel less proud of your gains. Don't worry about the numbers, just the fact that you look better.

It is up to you what to do now. You could try to bulk like the complete douche who called you skinny suggested, or you could push for 8%. Either way, the more effort you continue to exert, the better you'll look.

Reps to all


Wow, theses words really touched me man, thanks for your compliments and support, it means a ton to me, motivation is strong.

I will cut till the date of my hydrostatic body comp test, which is 6 weeks from now, then bulk for 8 months and pack 30 lbs. I habe gotten numerous compliments already, family and friends, but haters gonna hate.