Yea I'd say it's pretty accurate dude. At around 15% you should have a flat tummy with obliques "slightly" showing. Sorry if this wasn't the answer you were going for . Feel free to get other opinions though!
As for your training if I were you I'd lower the calories by 200 and cut back on the cardio. If you want to lose body fat your diet should be #1 priority followed by weight training then last cardio. Cardio is more optional than anything. You should buy some decent electronic scales and weigh yourself on an empty stomach once a week to track progress. You should be losing about 1-2 pounds a week on average. So cut back on your calories enough until you see this progress. Everyone's body is different that's why it's more of a trial and error thing.
P.S: I'm assuming you are taking in 1-1.5grams of protein per pound in your diet as it is.
Hey mate you should include your height as well. I'd say you are around 19-20% bf in these pics.
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11-28-2012, 05:43 PM #1321
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11-28-2012, 05:48 PM #1322
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11-28-2012, 09:31 PM #1323
nah brah thanks i appreciate the hard truth. guess this just means i have to work harder, the problem for me has always been consistency (e.g. i start out explosively then after a few weeks i taper out after not seeing results)
hmm isn't 1800 too low ? cuz till recently i was cutting on 2270cals and i stalled recently so i just switched down to 2000, was afraid to do a drastic cut and so wanted to give this a chance and if it ain't enough by next week so be it i'd lower it further. you think this is a justified approach ? or just to hell with it and drop further ?
yeap already got meself dat dere electronic scale (both for myself AND for me food)
yeah right now i'm putting myself in the 1.4grams/lbs region for protein
as for cardio, do i cut back on the high intensity or the low intensity type ?
on a side note, is this what a "skinny-fat" person looks like ? can you tell if i'm endo, ecto, mesomorphic ?
Thanks for your answer mang. Have me measly Reps.
btw also, would you put me at the lower end (17%) or higher end (18%) ? not being neurotic lol just curiousLast edited by alejandroPH; 11-28-2012 at 09:48 PM.
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11-28-2012, 10:28 PM #1324
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11-29-2012, 02:06 AM #1325
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11-29-2012, 05:08 AM #1326
Hey bro I had a look at your pics and you are definetly not that high in bf % as you think. My opinion is you are at about 16%. You don't have that much visible fat and you are quite tall. I can already see some definition in your top two abs just below your pec line... that's how I arrived at my conclusion.
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11-29-2012, 05:24 AM #1327
Hey bro that's a lot of questions but it's ok I like to help people out. Ok well first let me address your calorie intake. Due to your current weight you should be eating min 1300 cals and max 1800 cals during your cutting phase. Umm 1800 cals would be low to someone with higher body/muscle mass... such as myself cause I weigh 203 pounds. You need to tailor your eating regimen to yourself and not just follow what other people post about their own schedules. I have a really good article on this website that shows you how many calories you should be taking in... however unfortunately since my post count is too low they won't let me post the URL into this msg LOL... If you want the link I can just PM you it to your inbox.
Cardio like I said is optional... if you want to fast track your cutting then do some cardio but no more than 2-3 times a week as it might have a catabolic effect on your body. It's better to just do weights 4-5 times a week that way you can keep your muscle mass and also you lose a lot of calories even during a moderate lifting session.
As for your body type you are definetly not ectomorph you would be mainly a mix of the other two. It's important to notice that most people are not just one body type they are usually a mixture of all 3. However they do tend to lean more towards one or the other. As for your bf% I'd put you more around 17% as I had a second look at your pics and it seems you are wearing tight elastic underpants lol... which tends to "draw in" the fat so it makes it look as if it's bulging out on the sides a bit more.
I hope this answers most of your questions. Also remember it's always calories in vs calories out. You could be sitting around all day watching TV but if you're on a calorie deficit diet you should still be losing body fat... that's the beauty of it. These things take time so don't rush it either.
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11-29-2012, 05:29 AM #1328
From your pics you are about 20%+ You should include your weight and height also dude. For supplements keep it simple just buy some whey protein for after your work outs + cassein protein for slow release throughout the day. As for your diet go read up some articles on this website on fat loss it's quite a lot to cover!
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11-29-2012, 06:15 AM #1329
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brah any idea on my BF?
im a little shorter than 5'5" and about 150lbs
waist measured about 32inch, so i think im pretty fat, not sure to bulk or cut now##**MANLET GENETIC CREW**##
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11-29-2012, 08:47 AM #1330
Hey guys, I am 5ft 11 and 175lbs, chest 41 inches, biceps 15.5 inches waist 32 inches, quads 20inches, calves 15 inches
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11-29-2012, 08:51 AM #1331
Started off real skinny, on a long bulk. Has my BF changed over the past 5 months?
Height - 5' 10"
BW ~ 165 lbs
* Skinny to non skinny transformation crew * - I am gonna effin nail this
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11-29-2012, 09:07 AM #1332
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11-29-2012, 09:08 AM #1333
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11-29-2012, 09:31 AM #1334
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bump for mine
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11-29-2012, 09:34 AM #1335
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11-29-2012, 02:05 PM #1336Food Porn leads to less Bodyfat, study shows:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=143649653&p=858355973
Be consistent with cardio, act like me, I skip it EVERYDAY!
Can one weekend of bad eating really ruin a week of dieting? Well, can one quick trip to Vegas ruin 2 months of saving? Same thing basically.
-Brad Pilon
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11-29-2012, 02:11 PM #1337Food Porn leads to less Bodyfat, study shows:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=143649653&p=858355973
Be consistent with cardio, act like me, I skip it EVERYDAY!
Can one weekend of bad eating really ruin a week of dieting? Well, can one quick trip to Vegas ruin 2 months of saving? Same thing basically.
-Brad Pilon
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11-29-2012, 02:15 PM #1338RepRepRep
My Journal / overall log:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=151290483
-Come check it out; reps to those who post.
Current Supplement Logs:
iSatori Bio-Gro: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=153731241
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11-29-2012, 06:47 PM #1339
I cant tell how much fat i have vs. loose skin. i am super self concious about it after losing 110lbs
height- 6ft 1
weight- 212 lbs
calves of peace
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11-30-2012, 01:53 AM #1340
LOL yeah they do have a tendency for making me love handles spill a little bit over
yes please just PM me the link or you can just type here the key words n i'll google it
and yeah you are right about taking my time. that's always been my biggest problem, CONSISTENCY, after not seeing results for a few weeks i get discouraged, lazy, n taper off feelsbadman.jpg
thanks brah
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11-30-2012, 11:16 AM #1341
173lbs down from 206, 5'11. i'm guessing 20%
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11-30-2012, 11:27 AM #1342
I'll bite although i'm sure I won't like the answer. 2 different machines measure me at 30-32 then 38%
I have strong legs, abs, and chest muscles. You can see my chest when I flex.
What is the real number?
5'10" 268
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11-30-2012, 06:34 PM #1343
What's my bodyfat percentage? I'm 6 ft 204 lbs.
I'm thinking maybe 20 % maybe more?
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12-01-2012, 12:17 AM #1344
Hi, like to have a BF estimate. Been cutting since Aug 12 from 190 lbs on about 1800 cals (45% carbs, 30% protein, 25% FAT). Is the FAT intake too high? have a tough time to bring it down.
Should i continue cutting or start bulking? My aim is to get <10% BF
Height - 6ft 1"
Weight - 170 lbs
Waist - 35"
Neck 14.5"
Chest 39.5"
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12-01-2012, 06:53 AM #1345
Hi guys, looking for an estimate. 24 years old, 5'10.5", 149 lbs. Possibly relevant info: I'm into distance running and cycling.
I joined a gym yesterday and they measured my BF with one of those machines where you grip the handles. It had me at 8% but I'm skeptical.
I tried to take some measurements on myself but I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing so they might be totally wrong:
chest 36.5"
waist 31"
thighs 22.5"
calfs 15.5"
Pics attached. Sorry about the weird dots, my phone is like 10 years old and I dropped it in a mud puddle once so there are little bits of debris inside the lens.
Thanks!Last edited by tom626; 12-01-2012 at 08:16 PM.
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12-01-2012, 08:09 AM #1346
Hi to everyone! can you help me to estimate my BF%? Thanks! On according to antropemetric count in my opinion my BF is near 9-10%. I'm afraid it is wrong so want your expert opionion. I hope in a good news!! Here are measurement:
Age:22
Weight:77 kg Wrist: 17cm Waist:79 cm Hips:85cm
Arms: 35cm Chest: 104cm Forearms:29cm thighs: 55cm Calf:37cm ( in relaxing)
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12-01-2012, 10:05 AM #1347Food Porn leads to less Bodyfat, study shows:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=143649653&p=858355973
Be consistent with cardio, act like me, I skip it EVERYDAY!
Can one weekend of bad eating really ruin a week of dieting? Well, can one quick trip to Vegas ruin 2 months of saving? Same thing basically.
-Brad Pilon
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12-01-2012, 10:48 AM #1348
AHahaha! Questo è da vedere Complimenti per il petto, ci lavorerò anch'io! Poi mi dai un giudizio quando ci facciamo un workout insieme questa settimana!
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12-01-2012, 12:58 PM #1349RepRepRep
My Journal / overall log:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=151290483
-Come check it out; reps to those who post.
Current Supplement Logs:
iSatori Bio-Gro: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=153731241
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12-01-2012, 03:05 PM #1350
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Any estimates for me please? Calipers are still saying 21% but i was 21 about 6 months ago and looked a lot chittier
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