Hey, I’m new to all of this so I’m hoping for some guidance on my BF %
I’m 21 year old female and 5’ 1” and weigh 55.7kgs / 123lbs. I have been combining strength training & cardio for the last 12 weeks and lost 5kgs / 11lbs so far.
Due to my post count my photos are on body space.
Thanks!
[QUOTE=zki123;1565014171]Thanks for the reply! I'm currently not cutting as during the bottom left picture I ended up at 62kg which was 140lbs while being 180cm / 6ft. I attempted to just lose a lot of weight as I thought my belly would reduce, it did, but I looked really skinny. I would like to be a lot leaner for sure. I'm currently doing a leak bulk, I've slowly been gaining weight (currently up to 66kg from 62kg) I'm on the fierce 5 program and have been for the past month or so. I'm eating around 2600 calories on my lifting days and around 2400 on my non lifting days. My muscle mass is low yes, 30.1 but for the first time ever it has gone up 31.3. Do you advise I continue as I'm doing?[/QUOTE]
It is advised that on a lean bulk that you gain 1-2 pounds a month so gaining 4kg (8.8lbs) is not too bad if its over nearly a 2 month period as some of that will be water weight and glycogen from increased carbs from finishing your cut. I would try and stick to the 2lb mark per month (if it is lower no worries) if you start going over that you ill need to lower your calories a bit (by 200) and try to stay in the 1-2lb mark. Try not to worry too much about your leanness for now it will come when you do your next cut with the extra muscle.
As for measuring your muscle mass I guess you are using a handheld or stand on machine to measure it, they aren't really any good for measuring anything. Its best if you take regular measurements (generally if your waist gets bigger more then the rest of your body you are eating too much), take photos and track your increases in both volume and weight increase (the stronger you are/ the more volume you can lift generally means more muscle). The fierce 5 program is a great proven program and I highly recommend it so just follow it completely. You should definitely carry on what you are doing just monitor your weight gain and drop calories by a small amount if gains are too much (or do some cardio if you like its up to you) just stay as best you can in the 1-3lb per month mark. Good luck and enjoy your lean bulk.
[QUOTE=Daniel1836;1564997031]What do you estimate my body fat to be?
I took over a year off the gym, now I'm a month back, though I've always ate good.[/QUOTE]
You are around 11% mark.
[QUOTE=Fat2Fitterr;1565031001]Hey, I’m new to all of this so I’m hoping for some guidance on my BF %
I’m 21 year old female and 5’ 1” and weigh 55.7kgs / 123lbs. I have been combining strength training & cardio for the last 12 weeks and lost 5kgs / 11lbs so far.
Due to my post count my photos are on body space.
Thanks![/QUOTE]
I have you around 24-25% you could be a small amount lower its just because you are petite wise it doesn't seem so noticeable. Great work on weight lose fits in perfect to amount you should lose weekly (advised to lose 1lb approx a week). Your BMI is also healthy and looks good.
Male, 135 IBs, 5'11. I would guess I am like 10% BF (am pretty skinny), bit the chart is confusing/misleading because all of the guys with lower fat %s have their abs visible.. I don't lol- then again i also dont have much fat on my stomach
Hey guys, I've been training for 2 months. Planning on lean bulking, but I want to know my bf% which I can't measure. Estimates would be gladly appreciated!
Age:17
Height:167cm (5′5 3/4″)
Weight:61kg (134.5)
[QUOTE=tevlos;1565088491]Male, 135 IBs, 5'11. I would guess I am like 10% BF (am pretty skinny), bit the chart is confusing/misleading because all of the guys with lower fat %s have their abs visible.. I don't lol- then again i also dont have much fat on my stomach[/QUOTE]
Best idea is to post a pic to get a better idea of your current level. However your BMI is just in the healthy range but quite low. So my guess would be that you don't have the lean mass to support a low bf% therefore should lean bulk. Post a pic for more info (either as a link or on your bodyspace).
[QUOTE=phunkscene;1565101151]Hey guys, I've been training for 2 months. Planning on lean bulking, but I want to know my bf% which I can't measure. Estimates would be gladly appreciated!
Age:17
Height:167cm (5′5 3/4″)
Weight:61kg (134.5)[/QUOTE]
I have you on the 10% mark very lean, you are in the perfect position to lean bulk. Hit the weights hard and have 200-400 calories above your maintenance calories and you will make great gains as you are 17 and kinda new to weight training you could get away with up to 2-3lb gain per month (if you consider water and glycogen increases).
Thanks a lot, for the reply. Problem is that im still recovering from a crash diet. Eating around 1800 calories. I’m scared that if i start lean bulking, then most of it will go into fat. Not to mention that ive been hit hard with an eating disorder :(
Thank you. I’ll continue with what I’m doing!
[QUOTE=phunkscene;1565106411]Thanks a lot, for the reply. Problem is that im still recovering from a crash diet. Eating around 1800 calories. I’m scared that if i start lean bulking, then most of it will go into fat. Not to mention that ive been hit hard with an eating disorder :([/QUOTE]
Do reverse diet slowly add 100-200 calories
[QUOTE=phunkscene;1565106411]Thanks a lot, for the reply. Problem is that im still recovering from a crash diet. Eating around 1800 calories. I’m scared that if i start lean bulking, then most of it will go into fat. Not to mention that ive been hit hard with an eating disorder :([/QUOTE]
As suggested you can try reverse dieting although I believe the science behind it doesn't really show any benefit for the general population other then preparing your mind and stomach to eat more food (your 'appetite thermostat' is usually lower when dieting). It is advised if you have been cutting for a long time, its a good thing to eat at maintenance calories (minus about 100-200 as your new cut maintenance is lower then your bulked one) for two weeks to stabilize all the hormones involved during a cut (remember you may add some weight during this phase or at the start of the lean bulk which is a tad larger then expected due to water weight and glycogen levels increasing this completely normal and expected).
Then add calories until you start gaining 1-2lbs a month, according to some scientific thinkers as long as you train hard with correct volume/ weight and eat a small surplus of calories (200-300 calories above your new maintenance) after this two week of maintenance, a optimum amount of weight gain will be muscle (please remember though you will add some fat never freak out as its a lot quicker to lose fat later then it is to build muscle).
As for the eating disorder I can't offer any advice as only a professional can do that, however one thing to remember is that you can't get fat over night it takes a prolong period of overeat to get fat so if you stay in the range of 1-2lb a month (excluding the first month due to water and glycogen) then you are doing it correctly.
hello lads,
can you please estimate my current body fat? pics in the bodyspace.
Any thoughts/advice are welcome
Height 5-9'' / 176 cm, two months cutting
[QUOTE=deniszb;1565140591]hello lads,
can you please estimate my current body fat? pics in the bodyspace.
Any thoughts/advice are welcome
Height 5-9'' / 176 cm, two months cutting[/QUOTE]
About 14-15% the abs/ core is starting to show and only really some fat on your waist. Solid muscle mass.
Looking for an estimate, I’m 5’11.75” and currently weigh 165.
Pics in body space due to post count
[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1565105221]Best idea is to post a pic to get a better idea of your current level. However your BMI is just in the healthy range but quite low. So my guess would be that you don't have the lean mass to support a low bf% therefore should lean bulk. Post a pic for more info (either as a link or on your bodyspace).[/QUOTE]
Posted on my profile. Now I am leaning towards 13% maybe...
This was taken when My stomach is more flat in the morning before meal, so yeah. I am new to lifting so I am not sure if I should be bulking an insane amount, I already have such a low BF. Like can I get abs the way I am? - they don't really show at my low BF%, but after I did my routine the other day they were visible. If not I am willing to bulk but I want to do it at a slight/moderate amount so as not to gain too much BF.
I want to finish up my cut and start bulking but would appreciate a BF% estimate to know how much longer i should cut. I'm 5'10 at 150 pounds and a 30 inch waist.
[QUOTE=tevlos;1565190931]Posted on my profile. Now I am leaning towards 13% maybe...
This was taken when My stomach is more flat in the morning before meal, so yeah. I am new to lifting so I am not sure if I should be bulking an insane amount, I already have such a low BF. Like can I get abs the way I am? - they don't really show at my low BF%, but after I did my routine the other day they were visible. If not I am willing to bulk but I want to do it at a slight/moderate amount so as not to gain too much BF.[/QUOTE]
IMHO no-one should really insane bulk (as in eat limitless calories) the science really doesn't seem to support the idea your body can only build muscle at a certain speed so overeating is not going to get you there quicker (although eating enough calories is also important). I agree 13% is a very good shout maybe a touch lower due to you low lbm. You are in a perfect place to start a lean bulk (200-400 calories more then your maintenance). As for abs they can be stubborn things yes you could get abs showing at probably 8-9% bf but you would look so skinny you would more then likely be anorexic so basically don't do this. If you gain 1-2lbs of weight per month on a lean bulk a good portion will be lbm (remember though you will add fat no matter what but don't be concerned you can lose this quickly later, making muscle is a lot harder then cutting fat).
As you can see your abs after exercise this tells me you just have to increase your core size through a lean bulk and a solid weight training program (see stickies if you don't have one). Therefore my overall advice is work out your TDEE (google if unknown) try the calories it recommends as maintenance and if after two weeks no weight gain increase by 200-300. If weight increase beyond 5lbs after 2 months then drop calories by 100-200 (usually the first month of any bulk will increase water and glycogen weight especially if you have been in a calorie deficit beforehand, so take the first few weeks/ month not very seriously unless its a massive gain like 6lbs+ in one month)
[QUOTE=Tierjunge;1565203211]I want to finish up my cut and start bulking but would appreciate a BF% estimate to know how much longer i should cut. I'm 5'10 at 150 pounds and a 30 inch waist.[/QUOTE]
Around 12%. You have very strong oblique shape. Well you can start when you are happy really. If you cut further you may achieve a visible 6 pack maybe at 9% body fat. Although I suggest lean bulking now and building up the core more this will probably aid in allowing more visibility of your core structure. Going too low in body fat doesn't really aid the overall image of the physique if you don't have the lbm to support the look and may actual cause more muscle less then if expected just to achieve abs.
[QUOTE=Gator1212;1565190091]Looking for an estimate, I’m 5’11.75” and currently weigh 165.
Pics in body space due to post count[/QUOTE]
I have you around 18% bf give or take a percent.
[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1565216961]IMHO no-one should really insane bulk (as in eat limitless calories) the science really doesn't seem to support the idea your body can only build muscle at a certain speed so overeating is not going to get you there quicker (although eating enough calories is also important). I agree 13% is a very good shout maybe a touch lower due to you low lbm. You are in a perfect place to start a lean bulk (200-400 calories more then your maintenance). As for abs they can be stubborn things yes you could get abs showing at probably 8-9% bf but you would look so skinny you would more then likely be anorexic so basically don't do this. If you gain 1-2lbs of weight per month on a lean bulk a good portion will be lbm (remember though you will add fat no matter what but don't be concerned you can lose this quickly later, making muscle is a lot harder then cutting fat).
As you can see your abs after exercise this tells me you just have to increase your core size through a lean bulk and a solid weight training program (see stickies if you don't have one). Therefore my overall advice is work out your TDEE (google if unknown) try the calories it recommends as maintenance and if after two weeks no weight gain increase by 200-300. If weight increase beyond 5lbs after 2 months then drop calories by 100-200 (usually the first month of any bulk will increase water and glycogen weight especially if you have been in a calorie deficit beforehand, so take the first few weeks/ month not very seriously unless its a massive gain like 6lbs+ in one month)
Around 12%. You have very strong oblique shape. Well you can start when you are happy really. If you cut further you may achieve a visible 6 pack maybe at 9% body fat. Although I suggest lean bulking now and building up the core more this will probably aid in allowing more visibility of your core structure. Going too low in body fat doesn't really aid the overall image of the physique if you don't have the lbm to support the look and may actual cause more muscle less then if expected just to achieve abs.
I have you around 18% bf give or take a percent.[/QUOTE] Thank you dude. As far as lean bulking, am I good with eating most foods? I am cutting out most processed foods, chips, snacks, sweets... But can I still eat a big greasy hamburger and fries? Or is that considered dirty bulking?
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[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1565216961]Around 12%. You have very strong oblique shape. Well you can start when you are happy really. If you cut further you may achieve a visible 6 pack maybe at 9% body fat. Although I suggest lean bulking now and building up the core more this will probably aid in allowing more visibility of your core structure. Going too low in body fat doesn't really aid the overall image of the physique if you don't have the lbm to support the look and may actual cause more muscle less then if expected just to achieve a low bodyfat[/QUOTE] okey thanks I agree I don't really have the lbm to support cutting to 9% I actually came from a bad bulk where went upto 21% bodyfat at 185lbs and not much muscle so I wanted to cut down to my abs to "reset" and then do a proper bulk but i guess i could bulk now and not let my bf run away again
[QUOTE=tevlos;1565239971]Thank you dude. As far as lean bulking, am I good with eating most foods? I am cutting out most processed foods, chips, snacks, sweets... But can I still eat a big greasy hamburger and fries? Or is that considered dirty bulking?[/QUOTE]
Even on a cut you can eat what you like as long as you hit your macros (protein 0.7 per lb of bw and fat 0.4 per lb of bw) and stay within your calorie amount. I eat ice cream and burgers during my cuts and caused no harm at all still lost 22 lbs last cut. Dirty bulk is about too many calories not the kind of foods you eat. Eat what you like as long as you hit your macros and in your calorie amount.
The only benefit so called 'healthy/ clean/ and other word for low calorie food' is that you can eat more of it whilst in your calorie amount, yes a range of fibre, veg and fruit are important for heath benefits and definitely should be incorporated in your diet but not necessary for weight lose/ gain.
So the short answer yes they are perfectly fine just stay within your calorie amount and ensure you have enough energy to work out hard with a progressive proven weight training program.
[QUOTE=Tierjunge;1565253101]okey thanks I agree I don't really have the lbm to support cutting to 9% I actually came from a bad bulk where went upto 21% bodyfat at 185lbs and not much muscle so I wanted to cut down to my abs to "reset" and then do a proper bulk but i guess i could bulk now and not let my bf run away again[/QUOTE]
IMHO you have a good base for a very strong physique. Yes you can't see abs unflexed but that usually is only possible for people with higher lbm in the core and very low body fat (below 10%), as for you, you have the leanness to really maximize your muscle amount and then possible next cut go down to abs I think this would be the best option. Keep calories to about 200-400 more then maintenance aiming for 1-2lb per month whilst increasing strength/ volume (preferably both) and you will be good to go.
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I have you around 17-maybe 18%
[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1565269531]IMHO you have a good base for a very strong physique. Yes you can't see abs unflexed but that usually is only possible for people with higher lbm in the core and very low body fat (below 10%), as for you, you have the leanness to really maximize your muscle amount and then possible next cut go down to abs I think this would be the best option. Keep calories to about 200-400 more then maintenance aiming for 1-2lb per month whilst increasing strength/ volume (preferably both) and you will be good to go.[/QUOTE]
When would you recommend ending a bulk?
[QUOTE=Tierjunge;1565269941]When would you recommend ending a bulk?[/QUOTE]
That is usually down to personal preference to a point where your physique is no longer defined enough for your liking, some people like to go to higher bf and try and maximize muscle mass at around 20% and look bulky (muscle + fat does make you look bigger in a shirt and can/ does suit some people especially with strength in mind). Although according to a few well renowned fitness thinkers they suggest to go to about 15% bf (if low on lbm aim a tad higher gives you a longer time to focus on strength and muscle development) then start a cut (if aesthetics is your goal). No set way is really right its down to how long you want to cut for, higher the bf% then longer your next cut will be. I generally like the idea of cutting to 10-12% then bulk to about 15-17% but take my bulks slowly aiming for maximum amount of lbm development.
[QUOTE=ImDanny;1565280951]Hi I’d like to ask you what do you think my bf % is. I’m 20yo, 174 cm/5’8.5 and 69kg/152lbs. In past 2 years I lost around 18kg/40lbs but for me it still looks and feels like I have to much fat mass.
Can’t post links so check out 5 newest photos in my profile.
Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]
OK to start off I have you at about 13% as you can see your top 4 abs quite well and you seem lean with only fat around your lower waist (the usual storage spot for men). The progress you have made is clearly visible so well done. As for too much fat... not even close. Getting below 10% for abs (which you would probably need to do) would not really aid in your physical aesthetics you would be too skinny (that is of course if its your goal). A lean bulk would serve best with a proven training program (see stickies).
Thank you for your opinion and suggestions.
Stats:
Height: 178cm/5’10
Current weight: 72.5kg/160lbs
Relaxed:
[url]https://m.imgur.com/cfW61Rc[/url]
Flexed:
[url]https://m.imgur.com/FMNr6yX[/url]
[QUOTE=kauseemcee;1565332441]Stats:
Height: 178cm/5’10
Current weight: 72.5kg/160lbs
Relaxed:
[url]https://m.imgur.com/cfW61Rc[/url]
Flexed:
[url]https://m.imgur.com/FMNr6yX[/url][/QUOTE]
About 13% may be a tad lower. You have strong Adonis belt and whilst flexed you have noticeable veins on your lower ab area. Good muscle mass as well.
[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1565361801]About 13% may be a tad lower. You have strong Adonis belt and whilst flexed you have noticeable veins on your lower ab area. Good muscle mass as well.[/QUOTE]
Really? I’ve been assuming around 16-18%. My scale says about 18-19% but I know that they can be wrong. I guess I am ready for a lean bulk after all. Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated
I definitely need a bulk, but I want to cut first because I've put on fat way too easily lately and would rather do a fast cut and then do a slow lean bulk.
First photo is 30 days ago, second is progress so far (3rd is side view). I'm eating 1800 kcal per day right now (5'9" 157) - not sure if that is the correct daily intake or not.
I would like to cut to 10% and have good abs, but might become too skeleton for that right now. So, maybe I'll stop at 12% before bulking.
What's my body fat % right now in the second photo?
Thanks
[QUOTE=Josh100x;1565408891]I definitely need a bulk, but I want to cut first because I've put on fat way too easily lately and would rather do a fast cut and then do a slow lean bulk.
First photo is 30 days ago, second is progress so far (3rd is side view). I'm eating 1800 kcal per day right now (5'9" 157) - not sure if that is the correct daily intake or not.
I would like to cut to 10% and have good abs, but might become too skeleton for that right now. So, maybe I'll stop at 12% before bulking.
What's my body fat % right now in the second photo?
Thanks[/QUOTE]
Well done first off you see a massive difference between pic 1 and pic 2/3. I have you around 16% maybe a percent lower due to the fact you do have a modest amount of lbm. Wouldn't personally go for 10% it can become very timely getting there and you will look very skinny aim more for your main core structure being more visible (around 12-13% maybe see top 2/4 abs) then think lean bulk.
[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1565460341]Well done first off you see a massive difference between pic 1 and pic 2/3. I have you around 16% maybe a percent lower due to the fact you do have a modest amount of lbm. Wouldn't personally go for 10% it can become very timely getting there and you will look very skinny aim more for your main core structure being more visible (around 12-13% maybe see top 2/4 abs) then think lean bulk.[/QUOTE]
Awesome thanks. I just want to see my abs for the first time lol. I got my obliques visible in college, but that was it. I think I'll stop once I can see my abs, probably at 12% like you said and then start a lean bulk.
20 years 5 9
182 lbs
I would guess around 20 ish. Pics in body space one flexed and one relaxed.
Would be able to look decent if I cut?
Stats: 6'3, 166lbs
The only picture on my gallery page is the most recent
Would really appreciate any estimate, thank you.
[QUOTE=BoBSMVW;1565522711]20 years 5 9
182 lbs
I would guess around 20 ish. Pics in body space one flexed and one relaxed.
Would be able to look decent if I cut?[/QUOTE]
I have you a tad lower then 20% as usually no core is really visible and more of a bulked look is present on higher lbm individuals when around 20%. So around 17% maybe a tad lower as you have the clear core outline as well as a start of a Adonis belt. As for doing a cut you are fine take it slowly to preserve your muscle amount.
[QUOTE=devinl320;1565534041]Stats: 6'3, 166lbs
The only picture on my gallery page is the most recent
Would really appreciate any estimate, thank you.[/QUOTE]
I say 10-11% about. Will be close to that range especially when looking at your weight.
[QUOTE=Josh100x;1565408891]I definitely need a bulk, but I want to cut first because I've put on fat way too easily lately and would rather do a fast cut and then do a slow lean bulk.
First photo is 30 days ago, second is progress so far (3rd is side view). I'm eating 1800 kcal per day right now (5'9" 157) - not sure if that is the correct daily intake or not.
I would like to cut to 10% and have good abs, but might become too skeleton for that right now. So, maybe I'll stop at 12% before bulking.
What's my body fat % right now in the second photo?
Thanks[/QUOTE]
Follow up - I just want to "see" my abs before bulking which I think will be around 12% BF. I've tried to use calorie calculators, but estimates are all over the map - I've been at roughly 1700-1800 kcal per day for my cut.
How long should I expect it to take? Keep current deficit or go lower? I'm not worried about losing too much lbm as I don't have too much to lose, just want to get it done faster and then start slow lean bulking.
Age: 20, weight: 185lbs height: 6 ft 0
I really can't see much of a difference in 30 day pics. My strength is the same on bench. My weight is down from 188 lbs on Oct 9 to 182 lbs on Nov 7. Attached is two photos. One from Oct 9 and the recent one is Oct 7. Diet last four week average is 1848 calories per week. Protein about 170 grams average daily. Fat about 90 grams per day average.
I have umbilical hernia surgery on 11-9-2018. Should I continue the calorie deficit while recovering or bump it to maintainance? I feel like I am not getting where I want to be this last month. Attached are two pics from Oct 9 and current one 11-7. Any input will be appreciated. thanks.
[QUOTE=Josh100x;1565574101]Follow up - I just want to "see" my abs before bulking which I think will be around 12% BF. I've tried to use calorie calculators, but estimates are all over the map - I've been at roughly 1700-1800 kcal per day for my cut.
How long should I expect it to take? Keep current deficit or go lower? I'm not worried about losing too much lbm as I don't have too much to lose, just want to get it done faster and then start slow lean bulking.[/QUOTE]
It is suggested that you try and lose between 1-2lb of weight per week this maintain muscles and is generally best health wise for anyone who isn't overweight which you clearly aren't. I know you aren't concerned with losing lbm but remember it takes about 4x longer (if not longer) to build muscle then lose fat and it gets slower building muscle as you progress, so keeping as much as possible is the best course.
If you are losing 1-2lbs a week then I would keep going on your deficit (remember weight lose is not linear and you may not drop for two weeks then drop 3lbs). If you aren't losing at about 1lb a week minimum then dropping calories a bit might help and increasing exercise. As for how long its really hard to tell as losing fat of the belly on men is generally the last thing, I would say maybe two months is a safe bet (as some days/ weeks you are likely to over count calories or under exercise everyone does to some degree), although you can't really put a time frame on these kinds of things as you could have a stronger or weaker core so being able to see the muscle varies a lot.
[QUOTE=yonsandaime;1565607751]Age: 20, weight: 185lbs height: 6 ft 0[/QUOTE]
Around 22% I would think.
[QUOTE=adimeco;1565613441]I really can't see much of a difference in 30 day pics. My strength is the same on bench. My weight is down from 188 lbs on Oct 9 to 182 lbs on Nov 7. Attached is two photos. One from Oct 9 and the recent one is Oct 7. Diet last four week average is 1848 calories per week. Protein about 170 grams average daily. Fat about 90 grams per day average.
I have umbilical hernia surgery on 11-9-2018. Should I continue the calorie deficit while recovering or bump it to maintainance? I feel like I am not getting where I want to be this last month. Attached are two pics from Oct 9 and current one 11-7. Any input will be appreciated. thanks.[/QUOTE]
First off well done on the weight lose any weight lose is an improvement. As for the picture difference I see a significant change first of the most noticeable change is your stomach it seems a lot flatter as well as this your chest seems a lot more defined, so yes a clear improvement.
I believe this choice is down to you really, you could lose weight and aim for more defined stomach (obviously not sure how your op may effect your abdominal though) you have a strong core so you could aim for this. However as you are expecting to have surgery I would maintain for now have the OP and then recover, yes you may add a little bit of fat as you probably will be more stationary then usual but you have a great amount lbm so you should be fine. Good work.
[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1565630301]Around 22% I would think.
First off well done on the weight lose any weight lose is an improvement. As for the picture difference I see a significant change first of the most noticeable change is your stomach it seems a lot flatter as well as this your chest seems a lot more defined, so yes a clear improvement.
I believe this choice is down to you really, you could lose weight and aim for more defined stomach (obviously not sure how your op may effect your abdominal though) you have a strong core so you could aim for this. However as you are expecting to have surgery I would maintain for now have the OP and then recover, yes you may add a little bit of fat as you probably will be more stationary then usual but you have a great amount lbm so you should be fine. Good work.[/QUOTE]
Thanks! What do you think my current BF% is today? If I was not having surgery and based on my 11-7-18 pic, how long do you think it should take me to get to 10%?
[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1565630301]Around 22% I would think.
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Hey, thanks a lot for your opinion.
I am currently cutting, and I'm wondering how far I can go.
Since I don't weigh that much, but my body fat is pretty damn high, I don't think I could actually cut to 12-13% (well in theory I could, but I'm gonna be too skinny), so I'm planning to cut to 15%, and then lean bulk. Do you think that's a good idea?
[QUOTE=adimeco;1565631061]Thanks! What do you think my current BF% is today? If I was not having surgery and based on my 11-7-18 pic, how long do you think it should take me to get to 10%?[/QUOTE]
Your current bf% is around 13 maybe a little lower you only have some fat around your waist which I can see (normal spot for men). As always guessing a time frame is always difficult it depends how much you are losing and the proportion of fat vs lbm (and glycogen, water weight loss). You lost 6 pound last month so maybe you could lose 4-5 in a month (gets harder the leaner you are) and as a complete guess/ estimate your weight at 10% would be around 170-175lbs ish so lose 7-10lbs about two months (of course many things can effect this water lose instead of fat, stalls in fat lose through water retention).
[QUOTE=yonsandaime;1565636801]Hey, thanks a lot for your opinion.
I am currently cutting, and I'm wondering how far I can go.
Since I don't weigh that much, but my body fat is pretty damn high, I don't think I could actually cut to 12-13% (well in theory I could, but I'm gonna be too skinny), so I'm planning to cut to 15%, and then lean bulk. Do you think that's a good idea?[/QUOTE]
Sounds good 15% is a solid number and is regarded as lean in most bf estimates so go for it.
Hey guys, im on my way from obesity to a little less fat. I’ve been steadily losing weight for two years, and im down from 300lbs to 225. I have a holiday trip coming up in start of March, i was wondering that could i get even close to having abs at 4 months? I think that im about 25-30% bf. Could i get to 13-15% in 4 months? Pics are in my profile.
6’1 225lbs
[QUOTE=hesperiii;1565686021]Hey guys, im on my way from obesity to a little less fat. I’ve been steadily losing weight for two years, and im down from 300lbs to 225. I have a holiday trip coming up in start of March, i was wondering that could i get even close to having abs at 4 months? I think that im about 25-30% bf. Could i get to 13-15% in 4 months? Pics are in my profile.
6’1 225lbs[/QUOTE]
Based on your pictures I think you are around the 25-27% bracket you do have a good amount of lbm seeing you have a strong V shape even at the higher bf% which is good. As for getting abs that is near on impossible to tell you look like you have enough lbm to look good at lower bf so if your core is strong then around 15% you start to see some.
In 16 weeks you could lose 2lbs a week on average (this is a estimate) so 32lbs (this won't be all fat though) or near. So in theory and you keep to your diet without going too overindulgence during the festive period, yes you could get to the start of a defined core (around 15%). Only one flaw generally and that is if your core is not very strong, then dropping to 12-13% is needed to see some abs which may cause you to lose too much lbm. Go for it consistently and it is achievable and at the least you will look much more defined and with your V shape will look good.
[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1565626021]It is suggested that you try and lose between 1-2lb of weight per week this maintain muscles and is generally best health wise for anyone who isn't overweight which you clearly aren't. I know you aren't concerned with losing lbm but remember it takes about 4x longer (if not longer) to build muscle then lose fat and it gets slower building muscle as you progress, so keeping as much as possible is the best course.
If you are losing 1-2lbs a week then I would keep going on your deficit (remember weight lose is not linear and you may not drop for two weeks then drop 3lbs). If you aren't losing at about 1lb a week minimum then dropping calories a bit might help and increasing exercise. As for how long its really hard to tell as losing fat of the belly on men is generally the last thing, I would say maybe two months is a safe bet (as some days/ weeks you are likely to over count calories or under exercise everyone does to some degree), although you can't really put a time frame on these kinds of things as you could have a stronger or weaker core so being able to see the muscle varies a lot.[/QUOTE]
Great answer. I will definitely go off this. You got any link to study I can look at based on why this is true?: "remember weight lose is not linear and you may not drop for two weeks then drop 3lbs"
I'd really like to take a look as I'm gathering a lot of research studies right now to science the **** out of my fitness haha.
Thanks for your help
Hey Guys,
My pics are in body space due to my post count.
I’m 21 female 123lbs /55.7kgs and 5’ 1”
I have a holiday coming up in January, how close do you think I could get to seeing a more hour glass figure on my back? As in wider upper body / smaller waist & less lower back fat.
Thanks
[QUOTE=Josh100x;1565767771]Great answer. I will definitely go off this. You got any link to study I can look at based on why this is true?: "remember weight lose is not linear and you may not drop for two weeks then drop 3lbs"
I'd really like to take a look as I'm gathering a lot of research studies right now to science the **** out of my fitness haha.
Thanks for your help[/QUOTE]
The general idea behind weight loss not being linear comes from the idea that burning fat is actually expelled through carbon dioxide and water and not converted to heat through burning energy, which would go against the laws of conservation. Therefore you need to breath out fat and sweat/ pee it out as water through your body breakdown on the fat cells by removing the carbon inside.
[url]https://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g7257[/url]
Likewise one key thinkers in human physiology Lyle Mcdonald talks about the 'Whoosh effect' when losing weight.
[url]https://bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html/[/url]
His thinking is that when the fat cell reduce the water part of them retains within the cell longer keeping its shape then the carbon dioxide, so can take longer time period (weeks possibly) to complete empty the fat cell as fat cells are never actually destroyed just shrunk. I recommend reading a lot of his works they are very interesting.
Hope this helps.
[QUOTE=Fat2Fitterr;1565804281]Hey Guys,
My pics are in body space due to my post count.
I’m 21 female 123lbs /55.7kgs and 5’ 1”
I have a holiday coming up in January, how close do you think I could get to seeing a more hour glass figure on my back? As in wider upper body / smaller waist & less lower back fat.
Thanks[/QUOTE]
I will try and offer some help if possible (I'm sure more experienced individuals will know more might be worth posting on the normal part of the forum), however my science backed knowledge on women body structural form is limited. However body proportion is generally genetic, yes you can add muscle and lose fat however the overview part is dictated by your genes (e.g. wider hip bones with broader shoulder structure would offer a better hourglass look).
So taking that in consideration you seem to have a good base for the so called hour glass figure (good hip structure and from your back picture you can see a clear hourglass outline). As for how much can you get by January, the only thing you can do is lose fat in that time frame to aid in your body image, as to build your shoulder area would require a surplus of calories and to gain weight and you won't build enough mass in that short time frame (maybe 1lb of muscle if very lucky). I'm sure you know you can't spot reduce fat so overall weight loss is the only option in such a short time however you can't dictate where the fat will come off.
I would just focus on a little bit more weight lose to aid in appearance if you feel you have too much, as this will be a more noticeable in your time frame (remember it is best to loss weight at a rate between 1-2lbs per week so possible lose of 8-10lbs if very strict but sensible with your diet and exercise). Other then that I believe you already have a good figure its just a case of working on it how you like.