Does those last 10 lbs make a huge difference on how you look?

[tronmate]

So, I'm 10 lbs far from my goal weight, I can see some shoulder cuts or definition but my chest and gut are kinda same. So I am wondering if now most of those 10 lbs will come of my chest and stomach and I can see some definition there. I am losing fat from these areas but it's just not that noticable.
Has anyone experienced this before?

[tomlaw91]

I'd imagine it would. I see fat loss as exponential, a huge guy losing a lot of weight won't notice too much of a change, aesthetically, and the closer you are to goal weight, aside from it being harder to get rid off, the last few pounds are just enough to get your muscles exposed.

[lee__d]

Well losing fat once you're lean (losing from those stubborn areas) will be more noticeable in terms of definition.

[doza808]

So your goal weight is 153 lbs at 6'0"? Even at 163 lbs, you should see a significant amount of striations/cuts on your body.

[sqt]

Yes, 10lb of fat can be the difference between ripped and not ripped.

[lee__d]

So your goal weight is 153 lbs at 6'0"? Even at 163 lbs, you should see a significant amount of striations/cuts on your body.

This, too. Might wanna consider a bulk, opie.

[lunchboy]

This, too. Might wanna consider a bulk, opie.

If you are 163 at 6' and you still have fat on love handles/abs you don't have any lean mass to cut to. You should bulk. This video explains why.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=148733753

[mclostrong]

absolutely, those ten pounds are important

[tronmate]

So your goal weight is 153 lbs at 6'0"? Even at 163 lbs, you should see a significant amount of striations/cuts on your body.

Well, sorry for misunderstandings but those stats are 1 year old and right now I am 170 lbs at 18% bf. I am not cutting for 10% bf, my goal bf is 13-14% and my deficit is around 300 so I can get those newbie gains to improve how I look. I've been working out from last dec. and hoping to get 13-14% in 3 months.

[lunchboy]

Well, sorry for misunderstandings but those stats are 1 year old and right now I am 170 lbs at 18% bf. I am not cutting for 10% bf, my goal bf is 13-14% and my deficit is around 300 so I can get those newbie gains to improve how I look. I've been working out from last dec. and hoping to get 13-14% in 3 months.

At a 300 cal/day deficit you could easily not get anywhere if you miscalculated your maintenance. Please read my post above about why you should bulk.

[tronmate]

At a 300 cal/day deficit you could easily not get anywhere if you miscalculated your maintenance. Please read my post above about why you should bulk.

I've already seen that vedio, but I am not at 15% thats why I am cutting. Once I reach at 14-15%, I'll start clean bulk. Love handles are not problem, I just want flat chest to start my bulk. I don't why it's pointy and nipples are puffy to make it worse. And I am on 5:2 IF, thats why deficit is 300. I eat less than 600 calories on 2 fasting days and make sure to eat 300 deficit on non fasting days. Can you tell me if I can lose those man boobs at 14-15%.
Thanks for you advice btw.

[GibRed]

Have a look at how big just 5lbs of fat is, and then realise what a difference losing 10 can be.

[tronmate]

Have a look at how big just 5lbs of fat is, and then realise what a difference losing 10 can be.

Haha, this is something I never thought about.

[OutWorkedByNo1]

as layne norton once said "to best way to look like you put on 10 pounds of muscle is to lose 10 pounds of fat"

[tronmate]

as layne norton once said "to best way to look like you put on 10 pounds of muscle is to lose 10 pounds of fat"

U wot m8?

[kanis999]

Yes, take a look at my last 4 progress pics.

[lunchboy]

I've already seen that vedio, but I am not at 15% thats why I am cutting. Once I reach at 14-15%, I'll start clean bulk. Love handles are not problem, I just want flat chest to start my bulk. I don't why it's pointy and nipples are puffy to make it worse. And I am on 5:2 IF, thats why deficit is 300. I eat less than 600 calories on 2 fasting days and make sure to eat 300 deficit on non fasting days. Can you tell me if I can lose those man boobs at 14-15%.
Thanks for you advice btw.

You don't need to be 15% necessarily. If you can lose the last 10, good for you. Just giving my advice.