What is My Body Fat Percentage? - Post Your Estimate Request Pictures Here - Vol III

[QUOTE=DvoycY;1560824371]Circa 16-17%, little mass. Concentrate on pelvic tilt ASAP while not overweight.[/QUOTE]

Excuse my ignorance, but could you explain the pelvic tilt issue to me and how I'd fix it?

[QUOTE=28renton;1560825081]Hello,

I'd love an estimate of my BF%.

Height: 5'11.5"
Weight: 130lbs

I'm a super skinny guy and spent all last winter working outside for 15 hours a day so I just ate whatever I could with no exercising to put on about 20lbs of fat to keep warm. Spoilers, it didn't help, haha. In May, I started doing bodyweight exercises again to lose that fat and now I'm back at the gym as of yesterday to put on some weight properly.

The pic with the toque is in the evening post-workout after a day of food and water. The pic without the toque is first thing in the morning. They also give an idea of how much lighting can change things too. Both flexing.

I've been tracking my progress with an Omron scale, Navy Estimate method, and Calipers. Now that I'm going to the gym I decided to get a Dexa scan for the heck of it and let's just say one of these 4 methods gave a wildly different result than the others, haha. Not just a little different, or fairly different, but wildly different. So I figured I'd post here to get yet another point of view.[/QUOTE]

About 9%. Like you have noticed, little mass. Bulk to 12-13 at a 250-500 surplus.

[QUOTE=vrases;1560825951]Anyone, please.[/QUOTE]

About 9. Fix posture a little bit. Not sure if it is some loose skin though. Otherwise the mass is decent for that %.

[QUOTE=JamesD7;1560826031]Excuse my ignorance, but could you explain the pelvic tilt issue to me and how I'd fix it?[/QUOTE]

Watch your posture to be straight all the time - sleeping, walking. Try to limit seating. Do some stretches, swim. Don't go too much over comfortable weight in the gym. Google "anterior/posterior pelvic tilt".

[QUOTE=DvoycY;1560826741]About 9. Fix posture a little bit. Not sure if it is some loose skin though. Otherwise the mass is decent for that %.[/QUOTE] At 9 should I see more abs? I thought about 12/13%, can you explain me? Thanks for your time.

[QUOTE=vrases;1560827311]At 9 should I see more abs? I thought about 12/13%, can you explain me? Thanks for your time.[/QUOTE]

Circa 9-10%. You do have some abs - might be the lighting. You also seem slightly bloated/loose skin - how is your carbohydrates and salt consumption? Obesity explains the skin - putting mass will fill in.

[QUOTE=DvoycY;1560827471]Circa 9-10%. You do have some abs - might be the lighting. You also seem slightly bloated/loose skin - how is your carbohydrates and salt consumption? Obesity explains the skin - putting mass will fill in.[/QUOTE]
I'm cutting, around 160 g carb per day (I know they're low but my metabolism sucks so I have to go to 1800 kcal to loose 0,5 kg/week). Probably I consume lots salt, I'll try to decrease it.

I'm resigned that loose skin is there and it'll not get off. I'm happy to see the first 4 abs but I'd like to go a bit deeper.

[QUOTE=vrases;1560828291]I'm cutting, around 160 g carb per day (I know they're low but my metabolism sucks so I have to go to 1800 kcal to loose 0,5 kg/week). Probably I consume lots salt, I'll try to decrease it.

I'm resigned that loose skin is there and it'll not get off. I'm happy to see the first 4 abs but I'd like to go a bit deeper.[/QUOTE]

160 is a lot. I eat 50 and consider that not little. Little is like 25, and on a lower side is 50, max 75. Defo cut the salt - couple grams max (=0.5 g sodium).

19 years old
5'11
between 185 and 190 depending on the day

[QUOTE=ASMahwah19;1560872911]19 years old
5'11
between 185 and 190 depending on the day[/QUOTE]

14. Decent muscle mass

Down another 8kg from last time i posted, my weight is fluctuating around 96kg im around 6'4/6'3

I do feel really fat still - but feel like i look good in clothes.. was estimated around 25% last time i posted, looking to get to 15%, - in your opinion will another 6-8kg get me there?

Pictures in bodyspace (ones taken in bathroom), thanks in advanced:)

If the lighting is an issue ill retake them, pictures were taken relaxed as possible

[QUOTE=Cammy91;1560893321]Down another 8kg from last time i posted, my weight is fluctuating around 96kg im around 6'4/6'3

I do feel really fat still - but feel like i look good in clothes.. was estimated around 25% last time i posted, looking to get to 15%, - in your opinion will another 6-8kg get me there?

Pictures in bodyspace (ones taken in bathroom), thanks in advanced:)

If the lighting is an issue ill retake them, pictures were taken relaxed as possible[/QUOTE]

No point in being as relaxed as possible, as we need to see the level of muscle development - just don't suck your stomach in while flexing and you are all good, as well as avoiding excessive pump/filters/lighting/etc.

You look 20% with some loose skin - ex-obese?

You are 20% at 96 kg - with a daily deficit of 750 calories expect to lose 0.75 kg per week; if you are lucky and exercise, eat and rest well you can expect to lose about 0.5 kg of fat per week. You will be 15% at about 86 kg (10 kg more).

Having said that, 15% is still too high - unless you are a competitive bodybuilder/power-lifter. There is no need for a man to be above 12-13%, with 10% being optimal.

[QUOTE=DvoycY;1560901351]No point in being as relaxed as possible, as we need to see the level of muscle development - just don't suck your stomach in while flexing and you are all good, as well as avoiding excessive pump/filters/lighting/etc.

You look 20% with some loose skin - ex-obese?

You are 20% at 96 kg - with a daily deficit of 750 calories expect to lose 0.75 kg per week; if you are lucky and exercise, eat and rest well you can expect to lose about 0.5 kg of fat per week. You will be 15% at about 86 kg (10 kg more).

Having said that, 15% is still too high - unless you are a competitive bodybuilder/power-lifter. There is no need for a man to be above 12-13%, with 10% being optimal.[/QUOTE]

Correct - Ive been classed as obese/clinicly obese two times before (dropped the weight twice), i have a feeling the pouch on the belly is lose skin (it does have the feel of loose skin) but wasnt there the first time i lost allot of weight, the reason for mentioning 15% is because its my main milestone, i do want to go lower, but ill get to see how much loose skin ill have more freely around 15%

20% is what i figured it to be around, ill take it with open arms progress wise, thanks man

[QUOTE=ASMahwah19;1560872911]19 years old
5'11
between 185 and 190 depending on the day[/QUOTE]
about 16%

Can someone estimate my bf %? I'm 5'10" 155 lbs, pics are on bodyspace, thanks.

5’9, 127 LB, skinny-fat. Will be bulking soon.

i67(dot)tinypic(dot)com/o5dufo(dot)jpg

I went on a vacation and ate like 20lbs of food for a week ( didnt gain any weight though ) but I def lost definition, but anyway I am back in gym tonight.
150lbs 5'8. What is my body fat roughly? My abs look kind of visible in mirror/shadowing but in reality, I dont have any. you can see the non definition pic when I am flexing my latts ( I think im flexing them ) I have been killing weighted pull ups. but I dont know if it looks like it.

what is my current body fat roughly? Should I cut or bulk, my mass looking alright or lacking? 6 months steady now

I have NO idea why my pics are rotated. they are not on my phone/pc til I load them. sorry.

Was hesitant to even post my pictures because I'm in my worst ever shape but why the hell not. Least I'll know then where I am starting from.

About 200 Lbs here, 6 foot tall. Carry most of my weight in my hips and chest sadly.

[QUOTE=Skillija;1560951801]Can someone estimate my bf %? I'm 5'10" 155 lbs, pics are on bodyspace, thanks.[/QUOTE]

About 11%.

[QUOTE=bulkorcut888;1560972641]5’9, 127 LB, skinny-fat. Will be bulking soon.

i67(dot)tinypic(dot)com/o5dufo(dot)jpg[/QUOTE]

Doesn't work.

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Worked in incognito.

14%. Very little muscle mass.

While you are not overweight I would prioritize correct your posture/side pelvic tilt - your lower body is tilted to your right and upper body to your left.

[QUOTE=FreedomPenguin;1560973651]I went on a vacation and ate like 20lbs of food for a week ( didnt gain any weight though ) but I def lost definition, but anyway I am back in gym tonight.
150lbs 5'8. What is my body fat roughly? My abs look kind of visible in mirror/shadowing but in reality, I dont have any. you can see the non definition pic when I am flexing my latts ( I think im flexing them ) I have been killing weighted pull ups. but I dont know if it looks like it.

what is my current body fat roughly? Should I cut or bulk, my mass looking alright or lacking? 6 months steady now

I have NO idea why my pics are rotated. they are not on my phone/pc til I load them. sorry.[/QUOTE]

14%.

[QUOTE=JamesD7;1560984041]Was hesitant to even post my pictures because I'm in my worst ever shape but why the hell not. Least I'll know then where I am starting from.

About 200 Lbs here, 6 foot tall. Carry most of my weight in my hips and chest sadly.[/QUOTE]

19%. You are fat, it does not matter where you pretend to carry fat at this body fat percentage. Sounds more like an excuse. Like all the people at fifteen percentage body fat claiming that they are at ten percentage body fat but are "carrying fat in their stomatch" - EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. OF. THEM. Plebs.

[QUOTE=DvoycY;1560984331]About 11%.



Doesn't work.

Edit:

Worked in incognito.

14%. Very little muscle mass.

While you are not overweight I would prioritize correct your posture/side pelvic tilt - your lower body is tilted to your right and upper body to your left.



14%.



19%. You are fat, it does not matter where you pretend to carry fat at this body fat percentage. Sounds more like an excuse. Like all the people at fifteen percentage body fat claiming that they are at ten percentage body fat but are "carrying fat in their stomatch" - EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. OF. THEM. Plebs.[/QUOTE]

Excuse? No excuses here. I know I'm fat, thanks for telling me. But it isn't an excuse, it's just my reality that I store a lot of my fat in my chest and hips. That's how my body distributes my fat.

As for 19%, really? I was expecting 25% to be honest.

[QUOTE=JamesD7;1560984041]Was hesitant to even post my pictures because I'm in my worst ever shape but why the hell not. Least I'll know then where I am starting from.

About 200 Lbs here, 6 foot tall. Carry most of my weight in my hips and chest sadly.[/QUOTE]anymore estimates on this guys? I struggle to believe I can be as low as 19% lol? I was expecting circa 25%

[url]https://imgur.com/a/AkZSiFV[/url]

5'10 140 lbs

11 photos with different level of flexing

[QUOTE=Skillija;1560951801]Can someone estimate my bf %? I'm 5'10" 155 lbs, pics are on bodyspace, thanks.[/QUOTE]

About 13%

[QUOTE=bulkorcut888;1560972641]5’9, 127 LB, skinny-fat. Will be bulking soon.

i67(dot)tinypic(dot)com/o5dufo(dot)jpg[/QUOTE]

About 14% I'd say more skinny than skinny fat. Bulking is the right call.

[QUOTE=FreedomPenguin;1560973651]I went on a vacation and ate like 20lbs of food for a week ( didnt gain any weight though ) but I def lost definition, but anyway I am back in gym tonight.
150lbs 5'8. What is my body fat roughly? My abs look kind of visible in mirror/shadowing but in reality, I dont have any. you can see the non definition pic when I am flexing my latts ( I think im flexing them ) I have been killing weighted pull ups. but I dont know if it looks like it.

what is my current body fat roughly? Should I cut or bulk, my mass looking alright or lacking? 6 months steady now

I have NO idea why my pics are rotated. they are not on my phone/pc til I load them. sorry.[/QUOTE]

Looks about 15% You could do either depending on which you want to focus on first. I'd probably lean bulk until March and then cut until June.

[QUOTE=JamesD7;1560984041]Was hesitant to even post my pictures because I'm in my worst ever shape but why the hell not. Least I'll know then where I am starting from.

About 200 Lbs here, 6 foot tall. Carry most of my weight in my hips and chest sadly.[/QUOTE]

25-27%

[QUOTE=Partyrocking;1561029651]

25-27%[/QUOTE]

25% is about what I was expecting. What do you think it is possible to get to by the end of this year? Would 17/18% be achievable?

[QUOTE=JamesD7;1561035431]25% is about what I was expecting. What do you think it is possible to get to by the end of this year? Would 17/18% be achievable?[/QUOTE]

Sure. You'd need to lose about 1.5 week, so I'd start with a 750 calorie deficit and take off 100 calories each time you lose 10lbs.

[QUOTE=JamesD7;1561035431]25% is about what I was expecting. What do you think it is possible to get to by the end of this year? Would 17/18% be achievable?[/QUOTE]

Yes 25%. Sure you can do it. Eat what ever calories maintains 2lbs loss a week. Adjust calories to meet that goal. Lift heavy. Reduce loss to 1.5lbs after a month or when 8lbs lighter

I would say looking at it pics ur in the 20s Mark sort it's not accurate but without looking at u propper I hope it helps cherie👌

I'm 21 years old 5'11" and 164 lbs. I really don't know my body fat % specially since I consider myself skinny fat. Lately I've been on this constant dilema of bulking or cutting, my ultimate goal has always been able to see my abs, I've been lifting for a year and a half now and currently I've been on a calorie deficit. Right now I'm stuck in deciding wether I should start lean bulking to gain more muscle mass, because I'm sick of losing weight and not seeing my abs.
Any help will be appreciated! :)

22 Yrs old
6'2"
263 lbs

Pics in body space

5'9.5 height

Current weight 238lbs

Theirs other pics that are 260 but the 238 ones say 238

[QUOTE=omardanniel1;1561143871]I'm 21 years old 5'11" and 164 lbs. I really don't know my body fat % specially since I consider myself skinny fat. Lately I've been on this constant dilema of bulking or cutting, my ultimate goal has always been able to see my abs, I've been lifting for a year and a half now and currently I've been on a calorie deficit. Right now I'm stuck in deciding wether I should start lean bulking to gain more muscle mass, because I'm sick of losing weight and not seeing my abs.
Any help will be appreciated! :)[/QUOTE]
Around 15-16%, maybe slightly less, as the lighting isn't optimal IMO.

I understand the obsession with ABBBZZZZZ, but it's not a good goal unless you've already consistently trained in the past (without a deficit).

See my signature. I went to 140 lbs at 6 feet tall, and although I was extremely vascular and lean, my abs were barely visible simply due to lack of developed ab muscles.

At this point you could cut or bulk, neither choice would be "wrong", but if you want to cut further, don't over do it. Aim for another five to ten pounds, no more.

When you finish your cut, read this regarding how to best transition to a bulk: [url]https://bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/transition-phase-between-dieting-gaining.html/[/url]

And choose a proven routine like Fierce 5, Allpro, etc.

Good luck. :)

[QUOTE=lacrosse26code;1561153861]22 Yrs old
6'2"
263 lbs[/QUOTE]

25%-26%

[QUOTE=Peter1326;1561194421]Pics in body space

5'9.5 height

Current weight 238lbs

Theirs other pics that are 260 but the 238 ones say 238[/QUOTE]

About 30%

[QUOTE=Peter1326;1561194421]Pics in body space

5'9.5 height

Current weight 238lbs

Theirs other pics that are 260 but the 238 ones say 238[/QUOTE]
At that weight you don't need to worry about BF%, just keep losing that fat properly. :)

I'd say 35-40%. Hard to say.

Keep setting short term goals. Aim for 220 lbs, then 200, then 190, etc.

Worry about BF% when you reach 180-190 lbs.

Keep reading the forum, as there are plenty of stories/threads to help you stay motivated.

5'10"
203lbs
30yrs old

Just posted a pic up on bodyspace.

Starting a new diet and lifting regimen and just got a DEXA scan so I can track progress - curious how close your estimates would be compared to the scan results. Will let you know the scan results after seeing a few guesses :)

38 yo
6'4
225lbs

When I started 6 months ago I was considered obese at 260 lbs and I had my body fat % measured at 33%. I have low testosterone and have been taking testosterone for a year with a slight improvement but still low (I think that contributes to the fat saddle bags). I have another reading in 1 month time and was curious what it would be.

My photos were taken after taking a shower, and its very hot, so apologies for the sweaty look. I have also included a pic I took 2 months ago after a work out (hence a bit of a pump) as I feel I have seriously plateaued (perhaps even gone backwards).

I work regularly with a personal trainer and have been modifying my work outs. At the start I was doing high reps, now my trainer has me doing lower reps and more sets at much heavier weight. All my lifting amounts have shot through the roof (e.g. I could only bench 90lbs to start, I now bench 265 lbs, I was lucky if I could bust out 10 push ups, now I do 300 per session, my pull ups are still terrible).

I have followed a diet religiously the whole time, with 1 cheat meal per week consisting of:

breakfast - 3 scrambled eggs, 4 cloves of garlic, red onion
coffee
preworkout formula
workout
2 scoops of myprotein instant oats with 1 scoop protein
1 protein bar as snack
lunch wholewheat sandwhich with turkey, cheese, and egg or fish with rice.
coffee
1 protein shake
dinner - fish with broc**** and carrot
1 protein shake

This diet was formulated by a dietician at the start with the goal of losing weight (they knew it was incorporated with weights). It has not been revised the entire time.

I do weights 4 days a week, with 1 interval cardio session (1 hour) splitting it up, with 2 rest days. I have only recently started a second cardio session, but its only been 4 weeks, so not sure it can be considered.

I am happy with my progress, still highly motivated and committed, but feel I am hitting a wall. Any advice, feedback greatly appreciated (at the least surely my body fat % has dropped!!)

[QUOTE=Darpy01;1561234281]38 yo
6'4
225lbs

When I started 6 months ago I was considered obese at 260 lbs and I had my body fat % measured at 33%. I have low testosterone and have been taking testosterone for a year with a slight improvement but still low (I think that contributes to the fat saddle bags). I have another reading in 1 month time and was curious what it would be.

My photos were taken after taking a shower, and its very hot, so apologies for the sweaty look. I have also included a pic I took 2 months ago after a work out (hence a bit of a pump) as I feel I have seriously plateaued (perhaps even gone backwards).

I work regularly with a personal trainer and have been modifying my work outs. At the start I was doing high reps, now my trainer has me doing lower reps and more sets at much heavier weight. All my lifting amounts have shot through the roof (e.g. I could only bench 90lbs to start, I now bench 265 lbs, I was lucky if I could bust out 10 push ups, now I do 300 per session, my pull ups are still terrible).

I have followed a diet religiously the whole time, with 1 cheat meal per week consisting of:

breakfast - 3 scrambled eggs, 4 cloves of garlic, red onion
coffee
preworkout formula
workout
2 scoops of myprotein instant oats with 1 scoop protein
1 protein bar as snack
lunch wholewheat sandwhich with turkey, cheese, and egg or fish with rice.
coffee
1 protein shake
dinner - fish with broc**** and carrot
1 protein shake

This diet was formulated by a dietician at the start with the goal of losing weight (they knew it was incorporated with weights). It has not been revised the entire time.

I do weights 4 days a week, with 1 interval cardio session (1 hour) splitting it up, with 2 rest days. I have only recently started a second cardio session, but its only been 4 weeks, so not sure it can be considered.

I am happy with my progress, still highly motivated and committed, but feel I am hitting a wall. Any advice, feedback greatly appreciated (at the least surely my body fat % has dropped!!)[/QUOTE]

What type of body fat test did you take? ie. DEXA scan, caliper, hydrostatic, etc.

Checking in for another bf % estimate. I have body comp analysis numbers and calipers, just lookin for an eyeball judgement.

This is my progress from January 1, 2018 - Sept 13, 2018

imgur.com/Oll3ihm

Or check gallery image. Thanks.

Hello

I’m 19 years old
Height: 5’11
Weight : 172lbs

Pictures in my profiles

I consider miself skinny fat , I’ve been doing cardio and lifting for 4-5 month I already lost 8 pounds most of them being fat I think. For the diet , I don’t follow one in particular except that i’m in deficit I just try to stack up vitamin D and eat 2 carrots a day for my skin , and I’m currently cutting , it’s difficult because I’m in Vet school so lately I haven’t find the time to go to the gym as it opens at 8h30 and close at midnight anyway I tried to go but I don’t have enough time except the weekends so atm I’m only working with a set of adjustable dumbbells.

Thanks in advance for your replies

[QUOTE=mattclines;1561266261]What type of body fat test did you take? ie. DEXA scan, caliper, hydrostatic, etc.[/QUOTE]

Hi thanks for the reply! I am not sure what it's called, but it has 2 black handles I grip as hard as I can, my weight and height is entered and a digital display shows the %

5'9 161 lbs body fat estimate?Pictures are in bodyspace.I would put myself at 22-25%.How low should I cut before a bulk?

Hi guys,
Could you give me an esitimate of my bf %? My stats below and pics in my BodySpace. No filters nor lightening tricks.

Age: 25
Height: 6’2 / 188cm
Weight: 205lbs / 93kg

Thanks!

Hi everyone. I'm looking for a BF% estimate please, I haven't done any tests before so I can't really give any actual guideline on to what it might be. I've posted some stats below and I have pictures on my BodySpace profile.

Age: 22
Height: 6′4″ - 193 cm
Weight: 121 kg - 266 lbs
BMI: 32.4

Thank you very much.

[QUOTE=TheMan279;1561322661]5'9 161 lbs body fat estimate?Pictures are in bodyspace.I would put myself at 22-25%.How low should I cut before a bulk?[/QUOTE]you aren't 25%

I'd guess 18 ish tbh. If I was you I maybe cut for another month, try drop another 4/5 lbs. And then lean bulk.

[QUOTE=AverageIsBoring;1561388101]Hi guys,
Could you give me an esitimate of my bf %? My stats below and pics in my BodySpace. No filters nor lightening tricks.

Age: 25
Height: 6’2 / 188cm
Weight: 205lbs / 93kg

Thanks![/QUOTE]can vaguely see abs so I'd guess 14/15%

[QUOTE=PhilGoneMad;1561388841]Hi everyone. I'm looking for a BF% estimate please, I haven't done any tests before so I can't really give any actual guideline on to what it might be. I've posted some stats below and I have pictures on my BodySpace profile.

Age: 22
Height: 6′4″ - 193 cm
Weight: 121 kg - 266 lbs
BMI: 32.4

Thank you very much.[/QUOTE]30-32% at a guess but I'm not that sure on this one tbh

[QUOTE=JamesD7;1561392251]can vaguely see abs so I'd guess 14/15%[/QUOTE]

Hey James, thanks a lot for your quick input. Would you still say around 14/15% bf if I said that I was flexing/contracting muscles in the pictures, so I was not totally relaxed? Does it make a difference?

[QUOTE=AverageIsBoring;1561398831]Hey James, thanks a lot for your quick input. Would you still say around 14/15% bf if I said that I was flexing/contracting muscles in the pictures, so I was not totally relaxed? Does it make a difference?[/QUOTE]

Yeah I'd probably say 15%.

16 year old
149lbs
174.5cm

Photo in my bodyspace

5'10"
203lbs
30yrs old

Photo posted on my profile.

Just got a DEXA scan - curious how close your estimates would be. Will let you know the scan results after seeing a few guesses :)

[QUOTE=MJAmzin;1561417431]5'10"
203lbs
30yrs old

Photo posted on my profile.

Just got a DEXA scan - curious how close your estimates would be. Will let you know the scan results after seeing a few guesses :)[/QUOTE]
17%