163LBS 5'11 yet I still have lot's of fat!?

[BNHabs]

I don't get it anymore, I went from 210LBS to now my lowest at 163lbs in about 2-years.

I still have a good amount of belly fat and lower chest fat.

My diet is perfect, training is perfect - I've been with a trainer as well.
My macros are:
170 grams protein
75 Grams Fats
Rest Carbs

I'm broad, and would consider myself definately medium frame, if not large.

Does this make sense? And I'm using an accurate scale, and 5'11 is an understatement - might be around 5'11 and a half.

What am I doing wrong? Do I need to keep losing weight? I have a decent amount of muscle.

19-years old

[stone_free10]

if you are 163lbs and taking 170g of protein, that is way to much...
1g of protein per lean body mass... or .6-.8g/ bodyweight ... so lets round it to like ~120g

If i was you, i would bulk... go for like 180lbs and then cut

[n0useforaname]

Without pics, it's hard to tell.... but most people don't realize how much bodyfat they actually carry. Or you might be one of those people who just think they are fat. Post pics.

[nicklyne]

are you still lifting while cutting?


upload a photo

[lee__d]

if you are 163lbs and taking 170g of protein, that is way to much...
1g of protein per lean body mass... or .6-.8g/ bodyweight ... so lets round it to like ~120g

If i was you, i would bulk... go for like 180lbs and then cut

Nothing really wrong with more than the recommended amount of protein.

also, pics

[BNHabs]

Yes, still lifting.

Also: these pictures don't justify my body fat - I think I have a bit more then the pictures show. I was also semi-flexing.

[transformerchad]

u like 14-15% body fat ... dude u not fat

[Beatletown]

You seem pretty lean to me mate. You don't appear to have a lot of muscle mass however. I would eat at slightly above maintenance and squat and dead lift my ass off for 6 months.

[j1zip]

170g of protein is fine. I would bulk up for 3-5 months, try not to gain more then 3-5 pounds a month then cut. Great job so far!

[Revolutionize]

170g of protein is fine. I would bulk up for 3-5 months, try not to gain more then 3-5 pounds a month then cut. Great job so far!

I agree. You're definitely not carrying that much fat and you will look better (IMO) with a bit more muscle. If you do it slowly, you can keep fat gain to a minimum. Lift heavy and eat slightly over maintenance (like 250 cals/day surplus, which would equate to about 1/2lb per week).

[nicklyne]

Your not fat

Clean Bulk. That is all

[n0useforaname]

You are making perfect progress. I know to you that you have "fat"... but trust me, you just need to pack some muscle on for a bit. Try eating at a surplus that will give you about .5 to 1 pound a week gains for at least 4-6 months minimum. DO NOT be afraid to put on a little bit of fat.... think about the future and the big picture here.

[biggoron]

you're not fat.

moving on

[BNHabs]

Thanks for all the comments and support guys! Means a lot.. Coming from someone who two years ago barely worked out in his life weighing about 210lbs..

It just seems that I have some flab on my lower belly that hangs.. I just want to get rid of that and some lower chest fat..

Keep in mind I was semi-flexed in picture.

[Nobodychange]

Im the same stats i thought we had the same problem only i am carrying about 10 more pounds of fat.... who ever said you were fat is blind and if you think so please re-avaluate....

[NorrinRadd12]

Do some HIIT

[niknguyen]

pack on muscle mass and you should start filling out.