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

[QUOTE=spilinga;1592482151]I'm 5'7", 170lbs
Not the greatest pics, also I have a bit of loose skin (used to weigh 304 at my worst) curious what % you guys would estimate I'm at.

Yes, I work out in a disgusting, unfinished basement filled with my son's toys. Sometimes I even listen to baby shark while lifting.[/QUOTE]

Well if baby shark is the stimulus to build wheels like you have I better update my ipod.

About 13-14%


[QUOTE=gggjones;1592493031]Been on a slow bulk on/off over the last 12 months. I went from 170lb to 183lb @ 6ft 1.5in. How do you think my bf% has changed? And would you bulk or cut now? Thanks[/QUOTE]

Around 16%

Personally its winter so carry on bulking and you still have more mass to add before cutting.

[QUOTE=WerkInPr0gress;1592511601]So I have been working out for a few months consistently now, I started around 210 lbs I'm currently sitting at 194. I have been eating healthy in a small caloric deficit and have no idea what my bf% is so I would greatly value your opinions.

Weight: 194 Lbs
Height: 6 foot[/QUOTE]

Around 19%

Age 27
Height: 180cm / 5'11(?)
Weight 87kg /192 morning weight

Tried some sketchy machine at the gym that said I was 17% BF, feel like it might be plausible?

Lost about 30kg since I was my heaviest, please estimate my current and before BF%. :)

Also, If you had to guess, what bodyweight do you think I need to reach to get below 10% BF?

Can't link photos but I uploaded on my profile.

Thank you in advance

Edit: Seems like I manged to attach one photo atleast.

Hi there, I’d like to ask you if you could tell me my bf%?
I’m 21yo, 5’9, 150lbs
Photos are in my dashboard in progress photos.

(The progression might not be that big but I don’t go to the gym or anything, I just casually workout at home with body weight and dumbbells.
In the summer 2017 I was around 195lbs and decided I should do something about it. At the end of 2018 I got to around 150lbs and for the past year I’ve been keeping it there.)

Also any suggestions how to lose lower belly fat?
Thanks

[QUOTE=ImDanny;1592578541]Hi there, I’d like to ask you if you could tell me my bf%?
I’m 21yo, 5’9, 150lbs
Photos are in my dashboard in progress photos.

(The progression might not be that big but I don’t go to the gym or anything, I just casually workout at home with body weight and dumbbells.
In the summer 2017 I was around 195lbs and decided I should do something about it. At the end of 2018 I got to around 150lbs and for the past year I’ve been keeping it there.)

Also any suggestions how to lose lower belly fat?
Thanks[/QUOTE]

13%. Lose lower belly fat only keep losing weight the only way I am afraid. At some point though you will need to follow a decent weight training program or you will just look skinny this would be the best option as it will draw the eye away from the small amount of belly fat you have. Some of previous bf% requests are all the same and the weight loss is the same so no real change. If you aren't following a decent weight training program and progressively getting stronger you won't be improving.

[url]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=173620211&p=1572837811#post1572837811[/url]

[url]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=173620211&p=1565280951#post1565280951[/url]

[QUOTE=KungBagarN;1592553831]Age 27
Height: 180cm / 5'11(?)
Weight 87kg /192 morning weight

Tried some sketchy machine at the gym that said I was 17% BF, feel like it might be plausible?

Lost about 30kg since I was my heaviest, please estimate my current and before BF%. :)

Also, If you had to guess, what bodyweight do you think I need to reach to get below 10% BF?

Can't link photos but I uploaded on my profile.

Thank you in advance

Edit: Seems like I manged to attach one photo atleast.[/QUOTE]

I would have you near there around 19%

I personally wouldn't go down as low as 10% without a bulking phase at some point but you are probably look at mid to low 70kg

Calipers say 9%,

75kg 6ft. Pics in body space (current progress pic)

I'm hoping to bulk soon but want to get to a low BF % before I do soon have a buffer so can bulk for longer

Any feedback on muscle loss is welcome I.e, expected or too much etc

[QUOTE=themorganator4;1592611641]Calipers say 9%,

75kg 6ft. Pics in body space (current progress pic)

I'm hoping to bulk soon but want to get to a low BF % before I do soon have a buffer so can bulk for longer

Any feedback on muscle loss is welcome I.e, expected or too much etc[/QUOTE]

Not a great pic but I have you higher at around 11%.

As for muscle loss it happens when you get leaner which is why I generally advise not going too lean without either the adequate muscle mass to compensate for the loss or the mindset to accept you will look small in a shirt.

Personally I think you should bulk now.

Can I get an estimate for these 3 pics respectively? (Pics arent great) thank you

https :// imgur.com/a/IoU2Hzv

[QUOTE=danny287;1592625071]Can I get an estimate for these 3 pics respectively? (Pics arent great) thank you

https :// imgur.com/a/IoU2Hzv[/QUOTE]

Top - 18-19%

Middle - 25-26%

Bottom - 14-15%

[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1592622101]Not a great pic but I have you higher at around 11%.

As for muscle loss it happens when you get leaner which is why I generally advise not going too lean without either the adequate muscle mass to compensate for the loss or the mindset to accept you will look small in a shirt.

Personally I think you should bulk now.[/QUOTE]


Ok thanks, there is a better one in my body space, in gallary, full length one where it is split in 2 (left pic is me at 20%, right pic is current wearing full length pants)

Hello! Could someone please estimate at what body fat% my pictures are?

Age: 18 ( 19 in a few days if that changes anything )
Length: 180cm
Left picture's: 67.6kg~ Right picture's: 72.8kg~

progress is exactly 2 months apart 27 september to 27 november

Picture's are in my gallery, thanks!

[QUOTE=Moelijk;1592634051]Hello! Could someone please estimate at what body fat% my pictures are?

Age: 18 ( 19 in a few days if that changes anything )
Length: 180cm
Left picture's: 67.6kg~ Right picture's: 72.8kg~

progress is exactly 2 months apart 27 september to 27 november

Picture's are in my gallery, thanks![/QUOTE]


I'd say about 15-17% on the left, 20%ish on the right

Age: 23
Weight: 5'11"
Height: 176.5 lb

Deadlift: 340 lb
Squat: 245 lb
Bench: 170 lb

Been on a cut since August following a dirty bulk. I've gone from 194-176.5, and I'd like a current estimate on my BF %. Goal is to get to about 12% and start a slow, lean bulk from there. How many lbs do you think I need to lose before I hit ~12%?

EDIT: Final pic is when I was at 194lbs, at the peak of my bulk.

Mid 30s, 5'10" (178 cm), 82.6 kg (183 lbs).

For 30 days I've been on a very heavy cut (over an hour of cardio a day, tight diet and I work off extra calories from my cheat days.)

I take 5 mg of creatine and drink lots of water.

Pumped and a bit dehydrated, flexing:

[url]https://imgur.com/a/P0DouSX[/url]

Unpumped, not flexing:

[url]https://imgur.com/a/qH9p6IA[/url]

What is my BF% now (on the right)?

[QUOTE=Zelqui;1592647971]Age: 23
Weight: 5'11"
Height: 176.5 lb

Deadlift: 340 lb
Squat: 245 lb
Bench: 170 lb

Been on a cut since August following a dirty bulk. I've gone from 194-176.5, and I'd like a current estimate on my BF %. Goal is to get to about 12% and start a slow, lean bulk from there. How many lbs do you think I need to lose before I hit ~12%?

EDIT: Final pic is when I was at 194lbs, at the peak of my bulk.[/QUOTE]

18-19%. I would say around 160lbs would get you near there.

[QUOTE=peterm28;1592650661]Mid 30s, 5'10" (178 cm), 82.6 kg (183 lbs).

For 30 days I've been on a very heavy cut (over an hour of cardio a day, tight diet and I work off extra calories from my cheat days.)

I take 5 mg of creatine and drink lots of water.

Pumped and a bit dehydrated, flexing:

[url]https://imgur.com/a/P0DouSX[/url]

Unpumped, not flexing:

[url]https://imgur.com/a/qH9p6IA[/url]

What is my BF% now (on the right)?[/QUOTE]

Now 14-15% and before 16-17% (although the before pic is not very good due to the flash and lighting) would be my estimate.

[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1592668541]
Now 14-15% and before 16-17% (although the before pic is not very good due to the flash and lighting) would be my estimate.[/QUOTE]

Thanks! Awesome.

[QUOTE=themorganator4;1592636061]I'd say about 15-17% on the left, 20%ish on the right[/QUOTE]

aight thanks fam

Stats - Age: 22
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 165
I cut for the last two months. Got pretty relaxed on my calories this week due to visiting family and the holidays, etc. Was wondering what my bf% is. I'm deciding whether I should cut a few more pounds or start bulking. Thanks!

Hi!

I would like to find my body fat %.

Pics are in this link - [url]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=177213601&p=1592719221&viewfull=1#post1592719221[/url] (latest post by me). (Old pictures can be seen in this post - [url]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=177213601&p=1590946161&viewfull=1#post1590946161[/url] if necessary for comparison)
Height: 190cm
Weight: 86.9kg

Since mid-November I'm in maintenance / bulking phase, where I try to eat at around maintenance or a small surplus. Daily I consume around 180-200g of protein. Additional to that, I do gym 5x week and krav maga (has some decent cardio) 3x week. Obviously, I can't tell yet if there is any difference, but the thing that is bothering me is that I keep losing weight. Also - did I do the right thing that I started to eat at maintenance / bulk a little bit (my plan is to do that till beginning of February and then move back to cutting).

Thanks!

[QUOTE=HSBB0522;1592709651]Stats - Age: 22
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 165
I cut for the last two months. Got pretty relaxed on my calories this week due to visiting family and the holidays, etc. Was wondering what my bf% is. I'm deciding whether I should cut a few more pounds or start bulking. Thanks![/QUOTE]

Around 14% I would say possible lower depending how much water weight you have gained during the holidays. You could a little leaner if you wanted but I would stop around 160lbs and then bulk.

[QUOTE=Y2ok;1592719501]Hi!

I would like to find my body fat %.

Pics are in this link - [url]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=177213601&p=1592719221&viewfull=1#post1592719221[/url] (latest post by me). (Old pictures can be seen in this post - [url]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=177213601&p=1590946161&viewfull=1#post1590946161[/url] if necessary for comparison)
Height: 190cm
Weight: 86.9kg

Since mid-November I'm in maintenance / bulking phase, where I try to eat at around maintenance or a small surplus. Daily I consume around 180-200g of protein. Additional to that, I do gym 5x week and krav maga (has some decent cardio) 3x week. Obviously, I can't tell yet if there is any difference, but the thing that is bothering me is that I keep losing weight. Also - did I do the right thing that I started to eat at maintenance / bulk a little bit (my plan is to do that till beginning of February and then move back to cutting).

Thanks![/QUOTE]

Around 15%. The weight loss maybe water weight being released it happens during phases of caloric maintenance/ surplus here is a detail report on it:-

[url]https://bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html/[/url]

I think its a good idea as spending sometime out of a caloric deficit can help balance out hormones and possible make the next cut a touch easier. See how you look in Feb during your bulk aim to gain around 1-1.5lb a month if you still look lean and happy carry on in my mind.

I'd be interested to know where roughly my BF% is sitting since my last post which was recommended to be 23-24%. Since then I believe my weight has come down by 15lbs or so. I must say I feel much fatter in the photos than I do in real life.

21 yo
6’2 213.4lbs
Do you think I should bulk or start cutting?

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

[QUOTE=Knyghtes;1592745071]I'd be interested to know where roughly my BF% is sitting since my last post which was recommended to be 23-24%. Since then I believe my weight has come down by 15lbs or so. I must say I feel much fatter in the photos than I do in real life.[/QUOTE]

I have you around 22%. My previous estimate may have been too low. Although you have made some solid visible changes namely in the chest width and stomach.

[QUOTE=Lose1T;1592778021]21 yo
6’2 213.4lbs
Do you think I should bulk or start cutting?

[url]https://imgur.com/a/OpTkpAm[/url][/QUOTE]

Choice is yours on this one. If it is winter where you are I would bulk until the month before spring and then cut for summer.

Around 17%.

[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1592585451]
I would have you near there around 19%

I personally wouldn't go down as low as 10% [B]without a bulking phase[/B] at some point but you are probably look at mid to low 70kg[/QUOTE]


How so if I may ask? Genuinely curious/wondering since I've been going pretty slow with the diet and kept most of my strength in the compound lifts. :)

[QUOTE=KungBagarN;1592794101]How so if I may ask? Genuinely curious/wondering since I've been going pretty slow with the diet and kept most of my strength in the compound lifts. :)[/QUOTE]

Basically IMO you will look very skinny if you aim to go down to 10% at your current level of lean body mass so you would benefit from a phase of optimal mass gain. Although it is possible to gain muscle on a caloric deficit the leaner you get the harder it becomes. Therefore undertaking a period of surplus will allow for better muscle growth.

Keeping strength is not a sign of significant muscle growth but increasing strength and volume is a sign (through progressive overload). In order to achieve this it is more effective under conditions of caloric surplus.

6ft 184 41 years. Looking for an estimate. Pic in body space. Thanks

[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1592806521]Basically IMO you will look very skinny if you aim to go down to 10% at your current level of lean body mass so you would benefit from a phase of optimal mass gain. Although it is possible to gain muscle on a caloric deficit the leaner you get the harder it becomes. Therefore undertaking a period of surplus will allow for better muscle growth.

Keeping strength is not a [B]sign of significant muscle growth[/B] but increasing strength and volume is a sign (through progressive overload). In order to achieve this it is more effective under conditions of caloric surplus.[/QUOTE]

Cool, never thought I could look skinny in my life ^^

Never meant to say that I made gainz, just that I've been trying to minimize the muscle loss during a cut. I prob haven't made any (New)gainz since Pre-surgery.
Been eating around 2300 kcals last 3months and slowly lost weight. What would you say I should go up to and for how long? Goal is to not look fat next midsummer.

To stay somewhat relevant to the tread, here's a couple picutre almost a year apart. Would you say the before picture is 30 something percent?

Hey! I'm back again. Just wondering how much my bodyfat is around?
Height: 5'4
Weight: Fluctuates between 130-135

has been a while since im at this intermittent fasting , im also hitting the gym but i have lost a lot muscles due gastritis issues at the begging of the year (lost around 10 kilos when it started)

im tall 1,89 cm and 89 kilos

[QUOTE=wooderson08;1592818361]6ft 184 41 years. Looking for an estimate. Pic in body space. Thanks[/QUOTE]

Around 13%

[QUOTE=T00T;1592867151]Hey! I'm back again. Just wondering how much my bodyfat is around?
Height: 5'4
Weight: Fluctuates between 130-135[/QUOTE]

22-23%

[QUOTE=Rykou;1592871721]has been a while since im at this intermittent fasting , im also hitting the gym but i have lost a lot muscles due gastritis issues at the begging of the year (lost around 10 kilos when it started)

im tall 1,89 cm and 89 kilos[/QUOTE]

Around the 17-18% mark

[QUOTE=KungBagarN;1592848911]Cool, never thought I could look skinny in my life ^^

Never meant to say that I made gainz, just that I've been trying to minimize the muscle loss during a cut. I prob haven't made any (New)gainz since Pre-surgery.
Been eating around 2300 kcals last 3months and slowly lost weight. What would you say I should go up to and for how long? Goal is to not look fat next midsummer.

To stay somewhat relevant to the tread, here's a couple picutre almost a year apart. Would you say the before picture is 30 something percent?[/QUOTE]

Around about possible even more. You have made great progress, and it is possible you have gained some muscle whilst cutting from that high bf% its just that for most people to build a significant amount of lean mass they have to cycle a muscle building phase with multiple caloric surplus stages before they look good at 10%.

6'2 174lb

What is my bodyfat%? I am flexing abs in this pic

[img]https://i.imgur.com/cmE2CTK.png[/img]

I was 30% about 2 months ago. What is my bodyfat now???

Hi Could you give me an estimate of BF please?
Stats: I'm 49, 5ft10, about 75kg - I've lost about 11 kg in the past 6 months. Been doing all pro but lifts have stalled quite a bit. Would like to start a slow bulk soon but not if I still have fat to lose.
Pics in profile. Thanks

[QUOTE=dirkdiggleryo;1592933711]6'2 174lb

What is my bodyfat%? I am flexing abs in this pic

[img]https://i.imgur.com/cmE2CTK.png[/img][/QUOTE]

I am assuming you mean the right hand one as they aren't the same bf% obviously. Around 11% I would say.

[QUOTE=OhMyGodd;1592981361]I was 30% about 2 months ago. What is my bodyfat now???[/QUOTE]

26-28% but the photo is not great.

[QUOTE=derf70;1592991791]Hi Could you give me an estimate of BF please?
Stats: I'm 49, 5ft10, about 75kg - I've lost about 11 kg in the past 6 months. Been doing all pro but lifts have stalled quite a bit. Would like to start a slow bulk soon but not if I still have fat to lose.
Pics in profile. Thanks[/QUOTE]

Around 15%. You should start a bulk IMO. I would advise gaining between 1-2lbs a month with a small caloric surplus of around 200-300 calories.

[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1592992911]I am assuming you mean the right hand one as they aren't the same bf% obviously. Around 11% I would say.



26-28% but the photo is not great.



Around 15%. You should start a bulk IMO. I would advise gaining between 1-2lbs a month with a small caloric surplus of around 200-300 calories.[/QUOTE]lol yes right one. and thanks mate, repped. doing gods work. you are the backbone of bb.com

Hey, guys. So, I'm new here. Been reading a lot without posting, though.

I'm having trouble estimating my body fat. My last measurement said I was around 15,1% BF, but I feel I look quite above that. What do you think?

(I'll try and attach the pics as I don't have the minimum amount of posts required)

I can see my abs without so much help from lighting, but I feel soft. Funny thing is I am currently weighing 79,6kg (175lb), and I think that with that weight I should be way more muscular than what I look right now for my height (1,78m; 5'10"). Appreciate the help!

[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1592992911]

Around 15%. You should start a bulk IMO. I would advise gaining between 1-2lbs a month with a small caloric surplus of around 200-300 calories.[/QUOTE]

Thanks. A bulk is going to be quite a change after all this time!

[QUOTE=jbubal;1593057321]Hey, guys. So, I'm new here. Been reading a lot without posting, though.

I'm having trouble estimating my body fat. My last measurement said I was around 15,1% BF, but I feel I look quite above that. What do you think?

(I'll try and attach the pics as I don't have the minimum amount of posts required)

I can see my abs without so much help from lighting, but I feel soft. Funny thing is I am currently weighing 79,6kg (175lb), and I think that with that weight I should be way more muscular than what I look right now for my height (1,78m; 5'10"). Appreciate the help![/QUOTE]

I would put you at 14%. I say this due to your hip divide generally you have be a tad lower then 15% to see it as clear as yours.

I am afraid that is just what happens my friend.

[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1593074141]I would put you at 14%. I say this due to your hip divide generally you have be a tad lower then 15% to see it as clear as yours.

I am afraid that is just what happens my friend.[/QUOTE]

I see. Thanks for the help!

Do you think I should bulk or I should keep going with the cut? I've lost 31 pounds on the last 5 months. It's just starting to get kind of boring with the calorie counting and such. My energy levels are pretty good, though. I think I can handle a few more months on the cut. My goal is to lose another 8 to 10 pounds and then I'll switch to bulk.

I’m currently sitting at 216, I’m 5’7 my DEXA scans all showed 23.5-24%, my bones weigh 7ibs hahaha but I would have fun seeing what everyone else thinks based off of my pictures on my profile.

TIA

5'7" 161lbs

[img]https://i.imgur.com/Yn2kq6A.png[/img]

[QUOTE=jbubal;1593101031]I see. Thanks for the help!

Do you think I should bulk or I should keep going with the cut? I've lost 31 pounds on the last 5 months. It's just starting to get kind of boring with the calorie counting and such. My energy levels are pretty good, though. I think I can handle a few more months on the cut. My goal is to lose another 8 to 10 pounds and then I'll switch to bulk.[/QUOTE]

Personally I would be considering bulking very soon. If you are happy carrying on cutting a lose of 8-10lbs would probably get you near the 12% bracket maybe a touch less depending on what weight is water weight.

5 months cutting is quite a while for someone who isn't overweight so if you do decided to bulk I recommend a period of maintenance or reverse dieting in order to work your your new TDEE.

[QUOTE=Sam98372;1593111271]I’m currently sitting at 216, I’m 5’7 my DEXA scans all showed 23.5-24%, my bones weigh 7ibs hahaha but I would have fun seeing what everyone else thinks based off of my pictures on my profile.

TIA[/QUOTE]

A frontal pic would have been more help instead of slightly side on but never mind. I would have put you higher at around 26% although you do have a solid amount of lean mass.

[QUOTE=W.I.N.;1593112731]5'7" 161lbs

[img]https://i.imgur.com/Yn2kq6A.png[/img][/QUOTE]

Around 19-20%.

Stats: Height: 5'9". Age: 21 yrs old. Weight: 72.7kg Waist- 32.2
I have uploaded the pictures on bodyspace

[QUOTE=ksha98;1593127371]Stats: Height: 5'9". Age: 21 yrs old. Weight: 72.7kg Waist- 32.2
I have uploaded the pictures on bodyspace[/QUOTE]

Around 17%

[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1593118061]Around 19-20%.[/QUOTE]

Thanks! That's very much in line with your assessment of 23-24% at 172lbs (130,72lbs-132,44lbs FFM) about a month ago vs 161lbs (128,8lbs-130,41lbs FFM).

I like number crunching so 0,31-3,64 FFM lost if you're accurate, meaning 2,8%-33,1% of the loss was FFM. Hoping it was the former rather than the latter lol. Considering that was a loss of 2,75lbs/week that's to be expected, I've increased calories this past week and slowed the cut down, hopefully next time it'll be better.

Current Height: 5'8''
Current Weight: 140 lbs.
Age: 27
Waist: 29''

I went from 200 lbs. in January 2018 to 135 lbs. in May 2019 (slow but steady calorie deficit). I lifted somewhat consistently all the way through.

In May I wanted to lose more weight but could not stay in a consistent deficit (I was hungry and tired of dieting).

Currently I am seeing a personal trainer who is prescribing/doing workouts with me. I do 4 days a week, 2 upper 2 lower days (which consist of 1st lift being squat, bench, overhead press, or deadlift all with barbell at 3x5, plus 4-5 related accessory lifts and core) plus a yoga and cardio day. My trainer is a power lifter. I told him I wanted an athletic body, since seeing him I have not stuck to my deficit, he said I was rail thin, I have eaten in a surplus some days not tracking, not sure what to do with my diet. He says its up to me. I want to be lean (not too lean though) and muscular. I feel a bit chunky now, I definitely feel more solid though, PT says I have lost BF% (he says from 24.9-22.5% I think). I am mostly happy with my weight loss, except a little of of stretch marks, stretchy skin, belly button frown.

Wondering what my current BF% is, also if anyone would want to give advice on either surplus or deficit calories. I am working hard in the gym and have 3 more months with this trainer, don't want any gains to not happen because I am in deficit, but also don't want to get chunkier. I want to cut down before summer and give myself plenty of time for that.

Thank you!

[QUOTE=dawnmarie92;1593164331]Current Height: 5'8''
Current Weight: 140 lbs.
Age: 27
Waist: 29''

I went from 200 lbs. in January 2018 to 135 lbs. in May 2019 (slow but steady calorie deficit). I lifted somewhat consistently all the way through.

In May I wanted to lose more weight but could not stay in a consistent deficit (I was hungry and tired of dieting).

Currently I am seeing a personal trainer who is prescribing/doing workouts with me. I do 4 days a week, 2 upper 2 lower days (which consist of 1st lift being squat, bench, overhead press, or deadlift all with barbell at 3x5, plus 4-5 related accessory lifts and core) plus a yoga and cardio day. My trainer is a power lifter. I told him I wanted an athletic body, since seeing him I have not stuck to my deficit, he said I was rail thin, I have eaten in a surplus some days not tracking, not sure what to do with my diet. He says its up to me. I want to be lean (not too lean though) and muscular. I feel a bit chunky now, I definitely feel more solid though, PT says I have lost BF% (he says from 24.9-22.5% I think). I am mostly happy with my weight loss, except a little of of stretch marks, stretchy skin, belly button frown.

Wondering what my current BF% is, also if anyone would want to give advice on either surplus or deficit calories. I am working hard in the gym and have 3 more months with this trainer, don't want any gains to not happen because I am in deficit, but also don't want to get chunkier. I want to cut down before summer and give myself plenty of time for that.

Thank you![/QUOTE]

25% would be my estimate.

I would say your bulk has been a pretty good success you have gained 5lbs in 6 and a bit months which is pretty much on point for a female at 0.75-1lb a month. I would also say your bf% has gone down since your previous bf% estimate:-

[url]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=173620211&p=1582146041#post1582146041[/url]

As to what you should do. It depends on when summer is where you are. You currently look good with a nice structured female physique therefore I would think you would need around 3 months to cut to get sub 20% if you lost 1lb a week. Therefore I would work back from there, if you plan to be summer ready by June (I am guessing you are North American) then 3 months back either February or March to start cut.

That means I would personally carry on at a very small surplus (around 150 calories) or maintenance calories until then aiming to do a small recomp or gain around 2lbs between now and March.