[QUOTE=AdamWW;1636374533]Very low quality pictures so it's hard to even guess..
You're over 20% and probably closer to 25%... but again, need better photos.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for your response, thats what I feared. No problem anyway, I'll try to buy a new phone in the upcoming days so we can try again in a week or so!
Still thanks for trying to help
Height: 5ft 11 (180 cm)
Weight: 172 lbs (78.5 kg)
I measured the percentage of body fat on a xiaomi bioimpedance scale and it showed 22.5%. I also measured the fat on the inBody scale and it showed 16%. Where is the truth?
6'.5", 189lb
Calipers show that my BF% has been steadily declining, but I know not to trust the absolute accuracy of my readings.
Pics in body space
Thanks for your time!
[QUOTE=eugenesmsk;1636478473]Height: 5ft 11 (180 cm)
Weight: 172 lbs (78.5 kg)
I measured the percentage of body fat on a xiaomi bioimpedance scale and it showed 22.5%. I also measured the fat on the inBody scale and it showed 16%. Where is the truth?[/QUOTE]
Looks closer to 16-17% to me... your flexed shots show a decent amount of definition.
[QUOTE=SRShackelford;1636500483]6'.5", 189lb
Calipers show that my BF% has been steadily declining, but I know not to trust the absolute accuracy of my readings.
Pics in body space
Thanks for your time![/QUOTE]
About 23%
Hey All,
Stats: 5ft 9.5in 169lbs
I recently posted on this forum exactly two months ago to get estimates, and I was pegged at 12-14%. My goal was to get to a no question 10%. I have dropped 8 more lbs in the last two months and was wondering if I could get another pair of eyes on my photos in my gallery to see if I'm there yet. I have been cutting since March of 2020, so well over a year, and I am down from 207 lbs.
Thank you!
[QUOTE=tstevens935;1636528183]Hey All,
Stats: 5ft 9.5in 169lbs
I recently posted on this forum exactly two months ago to get estimates, and I was pegged at 12-14%. My goal was to get to a no question 10%. I have dropped 8 more lbs in the last two months and was wondering if I could get another pair of eyes on my photos in my gallery to see if I'm there yet. I have been cutting since March of 2020, so well over a year, and I am down from 207 lbs.
Thank you![/QUOTE]
That’s pretty much textbook 10% bodyfat to me.
Looking great dude... nicely done
Thank you Adam.
I realized those pictures made me look softer than is accurate. I have added some different shots with better lighting if you or someone else wouldn't mind reassessing. Unfortunately I did lose some lean body mass since this morning. 8-D
[QUOTE=SRShackelford;1636532033]Thank you Adam.
I realized those pictures made me look softer than is accurate. I have added some different shots with better lighting if you or someone else wouldn't mind reassessing. Unfortunately I did lose some lean body mass since this morning. 8-D[/QUOTE]
Hahaha!
Well honestly, your midsection to me still looks around that 23% area, but your arms/shoulders and upper back look much leaner, like in the upper-teens... in your case I think it’s just a matter of uneven bodyfat distribution.
Much appreciated. My body does hang onto the stomach fat and love handles for dear life. You guys here are great for motivation though. Getting a little closer to goal every day.
[QUOTE=SRShackelford;1636532573]Much appreciated. My body does hang onto the stomach fat and love handles for dear life. You guys here are great for motivation though. Getting a little closer to goal every day.[/QUOTE]
Stick with it dude! You’ll get there before you know it :)
[QUOTE=AdamWW;1636531973]That’s pretty much textbook 10% bodyfat to me.
Looking great dude... nicely done[/QUOTE]
Thanks Adam!!
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I'm guessing around 22-23%?
5'9
160
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I'm guessing around 22-23%?
5'9
160[/QUOTE]
Looks closer to 26% to me
Don’t notice a lot of difference from when I was given ~15% body fat about a month ago, but wanted to have check and pics in my profile and see if there were any changes. Lifting weight and trying to cut. Plan to stop between 10-12% and start Lena bulking. Just trying to be a bit more cautious as I move lower.
6’2”
Weight 196-197 lbs
Age 33
Thanks
[QUOTE=dexter249;1636615373]Don’t notice a lot of difference from when I was given ~15% body fat about a month ago, but wanted to have check and pics in my profile and see if there were any changes. Lifting weight and trying to cut. Plan to stop between 10-12% and start Lena bulking. Just trying to be a bit more cautious as I move lower.
6’2”
Weight 196-197 lbs
Age 33
Thanks[/QUOTE]
The lower abs do look a little thinner to me/drier... I'd say you're closer to 13% or so right now... maybe 14% at the most
[QUOTE=AdamWW;1636673753]The lower abs do look a little thinner to me/drier... I'd say you're closer to 13% or so right now... maybe 14% at the most[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the feedback.
Pretty close to my goal now want to try and get maybe as close to 10% as possible, as my understanding is that that is about the low end of where you should go as a natty. Need to start planning on the coming months where to go from there. Nice back in your avi by the way.
[QUOTE=dexter249;1636713983]Thanks for the feedback.
Pretty close to my goal now want to try and get maybe as close to 10% as possible, as my understanding is that that is about the low end of where you should go as a natty. Need to start planning on the coming months where to go from there. Nice back in your avi by the way.[/QUOTE]
Thanks man!
Generally 10% is a good low threshold for most people because going lower than that you'll likely feel pretty crappy if you try and sustain it, and gaining strength and muscle get's hard if you cut below it. Plus, really, it's not going to help you in terms of appearance to almost anyone.
Sup guys! would appreciate some bf% estimates for the pics on my profile. Thanks in advance!
M20 6”1 179lbs
Hey guys! Would appreciate your opinions of my %
6ft 3
229lbs
Been out of thr gym for circa 3 years due to shoulder issues. Had surgery last August and now ready to go back to the gym, can't wait! Love handles are embarrassing.... Been doing pull ups and push ups the past month to build a little strength up where I can...
As I typed this I realised I can't attach pictures, I have added them to my gallary. Thanks for the help :)
[QUOTE=Nos06;1636887513]Sup guys! would appreciate some bf% estimates for the pics on my profile. Thanks in advance!
M20 6”1 179lbs[/QUOTE]
I'd guess around 17%
[QUOTE=rduran1;1636893903]Hey guys! Would appreciate your opinions of my %
6ft 3
229lbs
Been out of thr gym for circa 3 years due to shoulder issues. Had surgery last August and now ready to go back to the gym, can't wait! Love handles are embarrassing.... Been doing pull ups and push ups the past month to build a little strength up where I can...
As I typed this I realised I can't attach pictures, I have added them to my gallary. Thanks for the help :)[/QUOTE]
Around 30%
Been cutting since the start of the year, wondering where my bf% is. I have no "before" photos, but my before weight was the same as pre-covid, so I'm including one from last February.
I don't know why it insists on uploading photos sideways.
Posted my pics here before, down 1kg on the scale on keto. Wondering how much my bf percentage changed.
[QUOTE=bobsagrotenloid;1637031483]Posted my pics here before, down 1kg on the scale on keto. Wondering how much my bf percentage changed.[/QUOTE]
I'm estimating in the low 20s. At 138lbs, you need to put some muscle on.
Been cutting for almost 6 months now. Figured i'm not built enough to continue cutting and starving myself lol.
23, 6'4~ 175~lbs.
Feel like I'm at the point where I'm getting diminished returns since i dont have much muscle mass to cut on. Opinions on cut or bulk possibly? Currently eating at 2,100~ as an estimated maintenance.
[QUOTE=imirish34;1637104223]Been cutting for almost 6 months now. Figured i'm not built enough to continue cutting and starving myself lol.
23, 6'4~ 175~lbs.
Feel like I'm at the point where I'm getting diminished returns since i dont have much muscle mass to cut on. Opinions on cut or bulk possibly? Currently eating at 2,100~ as an estimated maintenance.[/QUOTE]
Idk what %% but I'd go ahead and slow bulk. Plenty of time to cut again after adding 10-15 lbs of muscle. Plus added muscle makes one look better even at higher bf%
My weight is around 172lbs. I am around 5'7"
How much body fat do you think I am?
[QUOTE=rebelliom;1637109093]My weight is around 172lbs. I am around 5'7"
How much body fat do you think I am?[/QUOTE]probably around 27%
looks kind of similar to when i was 170-180 lbs and 25-28% bf
[QUOTE=jademonkey;1637104463]Idk what %% but I'd go ahead and slow bulk. Plenty of time to cut again after adding 10-15 lbs of muscle. Plus added muscle makes one look better even at higher bf%[/QUOTE]
thanks man. I still feel so chubby. The body dysmorphia has been real ever since I started this cut.. but if I look lean enough to start slow bulking after eating at maintenance for a bit then I will. Realistically, I wanted to get to like 12% atleast so I had a little bit of room to grow but im guessing im like 15% right now probably? so thats not too bad.[B][/B]
[QUOTE=imirish34;1637165703]thanks man. I still feel so chubby. The body dysmorphia has been real ever since I started this cut.. but if I look lean enough to start slow bulking after eating at maintenance for a bit then I will. Realistically, I wanted to get to like 12% atleast so I had a little bit of room to grow but im guessing im like 15% right now probably? so thats not too bad.[B][/B][/QUOTE]
You’re looking good - specially with that pump.
I’d get more muscle and then cut but each to their own. I don’t like being too skinny - prefer skinny fat/muscular in shirt look than be a skinny ass dude like a teenager
[QUOTE=TryingBB;1637165893]You’re looking good - specially with that pump.
I’d get more muscle and then cut but each to their own. I don’t like being too skinny - prefer skinny fat/muscular in shirt look than be a skinny ass dude like a teenager[/QUOTE]
Much love brotha. Thanks for the input. Can't say I disagree at all.
[QUOTE=faithbrah;1637111343]probably around 27%
looks kind of similar to when i was 170-180 lbs and 25-28% bf[/QUOTE]
Thanks a lot.
Should I cut to like 15% before bulking? I feel a lot smaller when I cut.
[QUOTE=rebelliom;1637180093]Thanks a lot.
Should I cut to like 15% before bulking? I feel a lot smaller when I cut.[/QUOTE]yes, cut for sure. then try to eat at maintenance until you stop making gains --> slow bulk
Height = 5"10.4
Weight = 154 lbs
Age 20
Pictures on my account page. Dropped from 185 lbs.
Bulk or Cut?
[QUOTE=cheshirefilms;1637288823]5 foot 5
Before- 153 lbs (mid December)
Current- 133 lbs (April 28)
Wondering where I was, and am at now.
Thanks![/QUOTE]
Start: ~30%
Now: ~20%
[QUOTE=Diplo52;1637267143]Height = 5"10.4
Weight = 154 lbs
Age 20
Pictures on my account page. Dropped from 185 lbs.
Bulk or Cut?[/QUOTE]
~17.5
[QUOTE=cheshirefilms;1637289293]Im 20?! No offense- but I'd like a second opinion.
I was gonna guess 17.5-18.
I mean, there's a five nine dude above that was tagged at 20 with a belly who doesnt seem to have ever seen a dumbbell before.
Clearly I'm not in the same place right now..??
[/QUOTE]
Muscle mass doesn't have anything to do with it: you can be fatter with more muscle.
Feel free to wait for other's opinions... it's an open forum.
You still look around 20% to me... could even be 21-22.
For reference... here are some examples of my BF intervals:
[B]10%[/B]
[img]https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/male-abs-closeup-sexy-torso-showing-muscular-lean-abdominals-chest-tan-caucasian-man-white-towel-wrapped-around-53795823.jpg[/img]
[B]15%[/B]
[img]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RFDCkGzS3T8/SJr932dmjhI/AAAAAAAACts/achTdincsqQ/s400/ryan_phillippe_shirtless.jpg[/img]
[B]19-20%[/B] -- dude on left
[img]https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/leonardo-dicaprio-with-emile-hirsch-backgrid-embed1.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=AdamWW;1637293783]Muscle mass
A appreciate you chiming in, despite how I think, but- no offense- I think you got this one wrong.
Badly.
And I think you made your guess higher just to try and trigger me, after I asked for a second opinion.
The 19-20 dude looks way fatter than me today, not athletic at all, plus he's much taller. Which creates an illusion of leanness relative to smaller folks, if you're not watching closely.
I think you'd have to be borderline crazy to say he's in my bf class. I mean, it's not abs- obviously I'm not 15%, but you can even see my side rib cuts now.
Crush the 19-20 dude into my 5 foot 5 frame and see if you don't call him 25 percent.
[QUOTE=cheshirefilms;1637296353][QUOTE=AdamWW;1637293783]Muscle mass
No offense, but I think you got this one wrong. And I think you made it worse just to try and trigger me, after I asked for a second opinion.
The 19-20 dude looks way fatter than me, not athletic at all, plus he's much taller. Crush him into my 5 foot 5 frame and see if you don't call him 25 percent.[/QUOTE]
Well, i'm sticking to what I said... you asked, I'm answering. It doesn't matter what your height is or how much muscle you have... it comes down to how much TOTAL fat and TOTAL muscle is on your body. Crushing someone down doesn't change anything; he'd just weigh less.
If you have more muscle but have the same level of definition, it just means you weigh more overall and the fat spreads more broadly over more area.
Again, you can be 200lb at 20% BF with a low of muscle, or you can be 150lb and 20% BF with less muscle... it's irrelevant.
[QUOTE=cheshirefilms;1637296353][QUOTE=AdamWW;1637293783]Muscle mass
No offense, but I think you got this one wrong. Badly. And I think you made your guess higher just to try and trigger me, after I asked for a second opinion.
The 19-20 dude looks way fatter than me today, not athletic at all, plus he's much taller. Which creates an illusion of leanness relative to smaller folks, if you're not watching closely.
I think you'd have to be borderline crazy to say he's in my bf class. I mean, it's not abs- obviously I'm not 15%, but you can even see my side rib cuts now.
Crush the 19-20 dude into my 5 foot 5 frame and see if you don't call him 25 percent.[/QUOTE]
I would have guessed about 19% now coming down from 25%+ in the "before" pic. But I would add that I would personally trust Adam more than me on this. It is generally a good thing to try to go by the higher BF% estimate as most people underestimate how much fat they carry, so you are probably going to drop more than you think to see your abs anyway.
And why come asking for an estimate if you are just going to argue with it? A second opinion is useful as we are often not good at judging our own body composition.
Also I find it really unnecessary to comment negatively on the other guy's appearance like you are doing here.
[QUOTE=EiFit91;1637297633][QUOTE=cheshirefilms;1637296353]
I would have guessed about 19% now coming down from 25%+ in the "before" pic. But I would add that I would personally trust Adam more than me on this. It is generally a good thing to try to go by the higher BF% estimate as most people underestimate how much fat they carry, so you are probably going to drop more than you think to see your abs anyway.
And why come asking for an estimate if you are just going to argue with it? A second opinion is very often helpful as we are often not good at judging our own body composition.
Also I find it really unnecessary to comment negatively on the other guy's appearance like you are doing here.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, im not sure why he's acting like I insulted him. I didn't say anything about his appearance being 'good' or 'bad'.
It's a number, it's not an emotional thing. Why would I lie or be dishonest?
I mean this isn't a doctor's office, why would I care if he wanted a 'second opinion'. LOL... this opinion is free... it means nothing to me at all.
[QUOTE=EiFit91;1637297633][QUOTE=cheshirefilms;1637296353]
I would have guessed about 19% now coming down from 25%+ in the "before" pic. But I would add that I would personally trust Adam more than me on this. It is generally a good thing to try to go by the higher BF% estimate as most people underestimate how much fat they carry, so you are probably going to drop more than you think to see your abs anyway.
And why come asking for an estimate if you are just going to argue with it? A second opinion is useful as we are often not good at judging our own body composition.
Also I find it really unnecessary to comment negatively on the other guy's appearance like you are doing here.[/QUOTE]
I'm just going to drop it now and carry on. I mean no one any harm- I just got badly triggered. It's not the higher than we think principle, it's that last time I checked in I think I was assessed much lower than 20-22 and I carried more fat at that check in and being told I was much higher despite in my heart feeling I made so much progress, I did take personally, and I couldn't believe was genuine or accurate. Pick one. Anyways, water under the bridge. I'm human, like anyone else.
[QUOTE=cheshirefilms;1637303723]
I'm just going to drop it now and carry on. I mean no one any harm- I just got badly triggered. It's not the higher than we think principle, it's that last time I checked in I think I was assessed much lower than 20-22 and I carried more fat at that check in and being told I was much higher despite in my heart feeling I made so much progress, I did take personally, and I couldn't believe was genuine or accurate. Pick one. Anyways, water under the bridge. I'm human, like anyone else.[/QUOTE]
I didn't say you didn't make progress. You're MUCH leaner now. I said you lost 10% BF... thats huge.
But also that math doesn’t make sense at all, because if you used to be 20-22% and then lost 20 ponds, you’d be shredded to the bone... like stage-ready body builder.
I think there's some confusion on both sides, and its okay. I mean, for my part, I lost 20 pounds at 153 original weight. That would be 15 pounds of fat, 5 pounds of muscle lost for a 10 percent cut.
That's a really high ratio of muscle loss, considering how much protein I took in and six days a week of quality lifts. That's why I figured, and based off a check in a month ago or so, I figured I was closer to 18 percent. I really want to get to 15 by summers end at latest, but that's neither here nor there. I figure 8 more pounds of fat loss would do it. Muscle constant- 125 I think is my magic number.
I carry most of my remaining fat in my arms and my abs/lower back. I am absolutely solid in the legs and upper back now. I've overcome so much in the past year. But this is a mountain top I want to reach. To ring that bell, even if I can't stay.
[QUOTE=cheshirefilms;1637333493]I think there's some confusion on both sides, and its okay. I mean, for my part, I lost 20 pounds at 153 original weight. That would be 15 pounds of fat, 5 pounds of muscle lost for a 10 percent cut.
That's a really high ratio of muscle loss, considering how much protein I took in and six days a week of quality lifts. That's why I figured, and based off a check in a month ago or so, I figured I was closer to 18 percent. I really want to get to 15 by summers end at latest, but that's neither here nor there. I figure 8 more pounds of fat loss would do it. Muscle constant- 125 I think is my magic number.
I carry most of my remaining fat in my arms and my abs/lower back. I am absolutely solid in the legs and upper back now. I've overcome so much in the past year. But this is a mountain top I want to reach. To ring that bell, even if I can't stay.[/QUOTE]
it’s fat + muscle + water + glycogen + food volume that you lost... it’s fat mass + all non-fat mass which is more than just pure muscle tissue
[QUOTE=cheshirefilms;1637296353][QUOTE=AdamWW;1637293783]Muscle mass
A appreciate you chiming in, despite how I think, but- no offense- I think you got this one wrong.
Badly.
And I think you made your guess higher just to try and trigger me, after I asked for a second opinion.
The 19-20 dude looks way fatter than me today, not athletic at all, plus he's much taller. Which creates an illusion of leanness relative to smaller folks, if you're not watching closely.
I think you'd have to be borderline crazy to say he's in my bf class. I mean, it's not abs- obviously I'm not 15%, but you can even see my side rib cuts now.
Crush the 19-20 dude into my 5 foot 5 frame and see if you don't call him 25 percent.[/QUOTE]
"side rib cuts" can be a big genetic factor, too. If you look at the two photos I posted, you can see the visibility on them is almost the same despite being atleast a 5% bodyfat difference. Even when I was somewhere between 20-25 those serratus cuts you're referencing were still pretty prevalent.
I don't think Adam is trying to trigger you. I've had some dudes here give me flak because they thought I was lying regarding a dieting question a while back and if anything Adam was one of the more patient fellas with an approachable outlook amidst those individuals.
You have to realize too people hold weight differently. I'd offer some outlook but I don't see the photos anywhere.
[QUOTE=cheshirefilms;1637333493]I think there's some confusion on both sides, and its okay. I mean, for my part, I lost 20 pounds at 153 original weight. That would be 15 pounds of fat, 5 pounds of muscle lost for a 10 percent cut.
That's a really high ratio of muscle loss, considering how much protein I took in and six days a week of quality lifts. That's why I figured, and based off a check in a month ago or so, I figured I was closer to 18 percent. I really want to get to 15 by summers end at latest, but that's neither here nor there. I figure 8 more pounds of fat loss would do it. Muscle constant- 125 I think is my magic number.
I carry most of my remaining fat in my arms and my abs/lower back. I am absolutely solid in the legs and upper back now. I've overcome so much in the past year. But this is a mountain top I want to reach. To ring that bell, even if I can't stay.[/QUOTE]
Didnt see the rest of the replies, mb. Just keep at it man. I empathize with you wholeheartedly. Most guys really struggle with those lower abs and back as a holding point for fat.. I know I sure do lol. Just stay consistent and keep grinding. You'll get those results.
[QUOTE=imirish34;1637338823]Didnt see the rest of the replies, mb. Just keep at it man. I empathize with you wholeheartedly. Most guys really struggle with those lower abs and back as a holding point for fat.. I know I sure do lol. Just stay consistent and keep grinding. You'll get those results.[/QUOTE]
Here is the before (mid December) and current (end April) comparison.
I was in size 30, now size 28.
I transferred the weight to the phone.
[QUOTE=cheshirefilms;1637357903]Here is the before (mid December) and current (end April) comparison.
I transferred the weight to the phone.[/QUOTE]
Keep in mind, and no offense, but you didn't have much muscle to work with when you first started your "cut". Hence the reason you'll just end up looking like a smaller version of yourself vs "ripped". And this is speaking from personal experience, I'm was in the same boat as you : /