BF% estimate? and could use some tips *pics inside*

[Whycry]

Im 18 years old 215 lbs
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Im 18 years old 215 lbs. I work out atleast 4 times a week. I love lifting, it's apart of my life now.
I was lifting a lot but I did not count my calories or try to meet my macros ( except for protein) which is bad.
Im trying to go on a 500-1000 calorie defict. Im trying to eat only 2000 calories. With a cheat meal here or there.
how many lbs of protein should i eat? and what bout carbs and stuff like that? Im not sure how to set my macros.
When i work out I take jack3d as a pre work out and i drink vanilla whey protein after my work out and also i drink slow reacting chocolate casien protein.

Do i just need to lift and run my ass off on the treadmill?
also do you guys have any tips for me?

[Whycry]

[Whycry]

Cmon guys, help me out.

[krete77]

doesn't matter at this point. time to start cutting back the fat. over 28% for sure tho

[jasongind]

Read the stickies, they will tell you how to find your macros. But basically you want .8-1.0g of protein per lbs of lbm, .5g of fat per lbs of lbm and then fill the rest with carbs. In order to find all this out you will need to read the stickies in order to get your daily caloric intake. After you do all this make sure you weigh and track everything you eat so you know what your calorie in take actually is. Then lift heavy and hard. Good luck

[Whycry]

doesn't matter at this point. time to start cutting back the fat. over 28% for sure tho

OVER 28% !?!
Im a bit dissapointed to hear this. I thought I was at roughly 25%

[ademyster]

Mid 20s with a solid base, cut to 195 pounds and then look at your options. Good luck

[Whycry]

Read the stickies, they will tell you how to find your macros. But basically you want .8-1.0g of protein per lbs of lbm, .5g of fat per lbs of lbm and then fill the rest with carbs. In order to find all this out you will need to read the stickies in order to get your daily caloric intake. After you do all this make sure you weigh and track everything you eat so you know what your calorie in take actually is. Then lift heavy and hard. Good luck

thank you very much

[msm00b]

30% or more

[Whycry]

30% or more

May I ask how you made that guess?

[krete77]

May I ask how you made that guess?

This pic says it all, really.



Don't get all upset about it. It's just a guess. If you believe otherwise, then fine. If your happy with yourself, then great. But you shouldn't post pics up of yourself, then take a defensive side when someone gives you an answer you "dont think is right".

[Whycry]

This pic says it all, really.



Don't get all upset about it. It's just a guess. If you believe otherwise, then fine. If your happy with yourself, then great. But you shouldn't post pics up of yourself, then take a defensive side when someone gives you an answer you "dont think is right".

I wasn't getting upset about it at all. Im actually thankful for his reply. I was asking in the most respectful way possible to ask how he got that guess. Was it based purely on my picture and the weight I posted or did he compare to other bf % pictures. That's all.
im sorry if it came out bitchy lol

[krete77]

I wasn't getting upset about it at all. Im actually thankful for his reply. I was asking in the most respectful way possible to ask how he got that guess. Was it based purely on my picture and the weight I posted or did he compare to other bf % pictures. That's all.
im sorry if it came out bitchy lol

meh I'm the cranky one...get to cutting brah. 6 months you'll be a totally new person.

[Whycry]

meh I'm the cranky one...get to cutting brah. 6 months you'll be a totally new person.

Rough day? lol
and thank you bro, that's the plan. Hopefully in 6 months i'll lose all my fat.

[windrifter]

doesn't matter at this point. time to start cutting back the fat. over 28% for sure tho

HE's very wise! Knows his stuff, its obvious you could NOT be lower than 25% and even then I dont believe your too close to that.


At least 28% but probably over 30%.

[Get-n-fit]

Probably close to 34%, srs. Get your macros in check and start cutting

[THux86]

Don't be too discouraged by the numbers right now. Just start knockin' that fat off and put your diet on point. Then when results start coming you can pinpoint your desires. Right now the biggest thing is putting your head down and grinding away in the correct general direction. Make sure you are constantly pushing yourself and eating right, there is no reason it can't be done, but you are in charge of your own accountability. Good luck!

[scotchchris]

Over 25%, i doubt over 30%

[FMyLife26]

If it makes you feel any better, I think it seems like you have a solid muscle base under that fat, especially compared to other people with your bodyfat%.