Body fat estimate thread (here only)

[Patrick999]

A guess at my old BF% would be nice and what it is now

Stats: 6'5", 218lbs. 3 months ago I was 250lbs.

End of July:


A couple of weeks ago:



Last week during WO


Many thanks, not got calipers yet!!

[embee1]

Hi everyone!

I'm new to this site and forum, as well as fairly new to healthy eating and exercise. I was active in high school, had dance lessons 5x a week, and would go to the gym 3-4X a week, but didn't watch what I ate. I was tight and muscular in my legs and arms, but my mid-section was always the same. Once I started college and work, I didn't have time to work out, coupled with poor diet, I was up to 150 at my heaviest.

I have been eating in the 1200-1300 cal range (minimal carbs) for the last 5 months, and sparsely exercising (but no lifting). I am 5'5 and have lost about 20 lbs and am at 130 as of this morning. I tried measuring my BF and got around 24-30% (I used calipers, and am uncertain how accurate I was). I am ready to start lifting and working on building lean muscle, but am not sure where to begin. I don't know quite what my ideal body will be, but I am certain it includes more muscle and definition. Am I at a good point to start lifting and eating above maintenance, should I lose some more BF before I slow bulk, should I be lifting even if I should still be losing BF? So many questions...

Using Emma-Leigh's calculations, I calculated my maintenance requirement to be about 1700 cal/day (given that I haven't been exercising, and I have a sedentary job+school). My macro goals are 130g of protein, around 65g of fat, and the rest carbs.

Please be as honest as you need to be - I am ready to work!

Thank you in advance - I really appreciate your help!!

[collegelifter1]

Hello everyone,

I've been lurking on this site for a few months and decided to make a post. I'm 22 and in college. I played football in high school and was about 6'1 200 pounds. I had a fair amount of muscle but also a decent amount of fat. After I graduated, I lost about 20 pounds to get down to 180, losing alot of fat but also muscle (did alot of cardio without much weight training) Now I weight train about three days a week regularly and do cardio a few times a week but I'm looking to lose that last bit of baby fat and get down in the 10% range. I feel like I have a decent amount of LBM at the moment but Id estimate my bf at about 15%

what do you guys think?

[Retoaded]

Getting to the climax .

Relaxed


Flex Direct (abs flexed only)


Flex Angle (abs flexed only)


Only 4 months ago

def flirting with 11% now or so man. good job. big difference!

[Wangsta]

Thinking of starting a lean bulk now, what bm I at brahs?

Will rep for estimates.

[dkennedy1001]

Thinking of starting a lean bulk now, what bm I at brahs?

Will rep for estimates.

My estimate is between 11-12%

[dkennedy1001]

Hello everyone,

I've been lurking on this site for a few months and decided to make a post. I'm 22 and in college. I played football in high school and was about 6'1 200 pounds. I had a fair amount of muscle but also a decent amount of fat. After I graduated, I lost about 20 pounds to get down to 180, losing alot of fat but also muscle (did alot of cardio without much weight training) Now I weight train about three days a week regularly and do cardio a few times a week but I'm looking to lose that last bit of baby fat and get down in the 10% range. I feel like I have a decent amount of LBM at the moment but Id estimate my bf at about 15%

what do you guys think?

I would think 13.5-15%

[baybeeboiz]

Ok so every place I go gives me a different body fat percent between 9%and19% lol and I only do body measurements ATM I'm 5 foot 8 and 118plbs...I'm a female..um I have games 4plbs in the last month of weight training and I know at least half is prolly from fat..I want to get to 120 but I want it in muscle and I eat between 1200 and 1400 daily with 120 grams of protein...shakes eggs chicken etc..anyhow weight training 3 days a week something isn't right I want to lose body fat. Measurements are 31 Dorchester 24 for waist 31 for hips 34 for butt 18 for thighs( problem area) 12 for calves 9.5 for biggest upper arms 8 for foreamrs 6 for wrists 11 for neck...would appreciate your input thank you

[Punchmonk]

Body Fat Estimation please, would be greatly appreciated! And how much more do you think I need to lose for mirin status?

2 before pictures, 3 after pictures.

Thank you.

[amboxer94]

Pics from right before i started bulking, height is a little over 6'1 and i weight about 168 pounds. Abs are flexed in both pics.

[Voxmusculus]

I was going to say something lower, like 15-17%, but you have a bit of a gut, which makes me think ~18-20%. I could be off, though.

In any event, you should bulk. There's a stick w/ video on the home page on why people who are skinny fat should bulk. You're the perfect candidate. Especially if your lower body is built similarly.

Can someone please give me a body fat estimate? I've been cutting for 2 weeks now, just starting on the third week. Lost 5 lbs so far- trying to see my abs for the first time in my life. I've always been fatter/chubbier despite being very active as a child/teenager. I've put my self on a 1600 cal/day diet (cycling training days go up to 2000cal) and I've been averaging 2.5lbs a week.

Height: 5'8" (barely)
Weight: 165lbs
Chest: 36"
Waist: 35.5" (Around hips)
Thigh: 23"
Calve: 16"
Bicep: 13"/13.5" (Flexed)

[MrWebster]

Can I get an estimate please?

http://imgur.com/a/jmsSU

[Pip42]

Hello!

Height: 6 Feet
Weight: 210
Age: 33

Thanks!

[TinyMuscolo]

Pics from right before i started bulking, height is a little over 6'1 and i weight about 168 pounds. Abs are flexed in both pics.

8-9%

[TinyMuscolo]

Thinking of starting a lean bulk now, what bm I at brahs?

Will rep for estimates.

12%

[markcrvenka8]

Hey I posted a couple pics on my profile, I lost over 60 pounds within about a year. And now I am building muscle and gettting stronger. My question is , is this sagging skin or fat I have? Will it go away.. like if I was to reach 10% body fat for example. What do you think my current body fat is based on those pics too. Looking forward to hearing about your thoughts it really matters guys. Thanks again!

[amboxer94]

8-9%

thanks, thats what i was estimating. bulking up til around may then cut down to around 7

[baybeeboiz]

Ok these are from today hopefully since I'm using a phone ATM it will load the pics otherwise I do have some on progress page. Thank you.

[dominicanx]

ive been cutting for about 4 months now, my current stats are 166.2lbs 5'9 , im aiming for 8-10% then go on a slow lean bulk any guesses on my current bf?

[mattcampbell85]

Any idea what % i'm at? Around 174-180 lbs in the pics.
Navy Method puts me around 16%.
Jackson Pollock 3 Point says I'm around 11%.
Not sure if loose skin or fat lol!

[TinyMuscolo]

Any idea what % i'm at? Around 174-180 lbs in the pics.
Navy Method puts me around 16%.
Jackson Pollock 3 Point says I'm around 11%.
Not sure if loose skin or fat lol!

Id put you at 11-12, given loose skin. Navy method is crappy.

[TinyMuscolo]

ive been cutting for about 4 months now, my current stats are 166.2lbs 5'9 , im aiming for 8-10% then go on a slow lean bulk any guesses on my current bf?

10-11%. Good job on the cut.

[HereWeGo94]

Stats:
I'm thinking 14%
6'1
185
think I have loose skin on my lower section from cut.
Back relaxed : i1339.photobucket .com /albums/o709/alexbballer94/photo.jpg
Front : i1339.photobucket .com /albums/o709/alexbballer94/photo3.jpg
Front : i1339.photobucket .com /albums/o709/alexbballer94/photo1.jpg

Can't post links sorry.

[deadhead6391]

Weigh around 168 right now



Second pic has pretty bad lighting and I'm pasty so it washes out a lot of definition.
Im thinking around 11-12%

[20vcanuck]

Hey guys, if someone could help me out and check out my pictures and let me know of a bodyfat estimate.
The upload feature is not working so my pictures are on my bodyspace.

I am basicly wondering how long until I can see abs!

6 foot
170lbs. between a 30-32 waist



Wish I could make it easier to view the pictures but I have a low post count!


Thanks a bunch.

[triplesticks]

Long way to go

5'9''
172
waist(jeans) 33''

[hm92]

height:5' 10
weight:193lbs

thanks!

[bacon90]

height - 187cm
weight - 275lb
waist (navel) - 44"
waist (belt line) - 42"
neck - 17"
chest - 48"
biceps -18"

[lawlShep]

5'9"
165 lbs

thinking of a clean bulk around 150-155 lbs

thanks

[TinyMuscolo]

Weigh around 168 right now



Second pic has pretty bad lighting and I'm pasty so it washes out a lot of definition.
Im thinking around 11-12%

Agreed.