At 10-12% fat! Should I cut more or...?

[hydragrows]

I am 6’1” (185cm), currently 165.7 lb (75.2 kg), and according to the Withings scale, am at 12.7% fat.

I realise the inaccuracy associated with these weight scales, and unfortunately I live in a place where I have no access to a DEXA machine or even an (inaccurate) BodPod. When I last visited the US I tried to get a DEXA scan but it needed a doctor’s note, so that was out. :-(

Can you help me out here? What do you think my fat percentage is?

I started 18 months ago, I was 110 lb heavier and at about 36% fat. I went through a strict 1,400 calorie diet that I rarely broke. I take about 100 grams of protein daily and my protein menu consists of ON Whey Protein, MET-rx BIG100 Protein Bars, Grilled Chicken Breasts (no oil) and Drained Tuna (no oil). I almost never eat any “bad” carbs or fats. All well chosen.

I am now doing P90 for the second time, and I will follow after that with P90X.

I fear I am now at a point where I should stop the diet. That would be a challenge in its own because I am now used to much lower portions. Any suggestions for how I can go about this?

My target was to get to a good definition of 10-12% and then start slowing down the diet and increasing the calories intake, but I thought I would be able to tell when I reach that percentage. That scale has been saying I am 12-13% fat for a few months now even though I am losing weight.

[Jmuduke]

If I had to guess (which I am), I'd say you're right around 12 percent for sure. Congrats on your transformation! If you want to get bigger you could do a modest bulk, adding 300 cal to your maintenance calories. You look great though!

I'm the same height as you at 182lbs and I'm looking to lean out since I'm around 20 percent body fat. I'd love to have that physique

[hydragrows]

Hmm, wouldn't somewhere around 3,000 cals be the maintenance diet?

[boo99]

Great job losing 110 lbs. You look shredded now bro.

About your food and eating lower portions.
Gradually increase your kcals daily about 100-150 till you're back to your TDEE. ( if you choose to stop losing )

Your protein now is just at the minimum level, you could up that some. When in a deficit, protein becomes more important and should be raised.
Fats need to be minimum .4g/lbs too.

[hydragrows]

Great job losing 110 lbs. You look shredded now bro.

Thanks

[badgenesnogainz]

lookin good mane. no need to cut further for health or performance... your choice. I´d get rid of the hair though. (personal preference)(no homo)

[brit-iron]

Great job, nice vascularity too, dat bicep vein.

[BotoX888]

wow nice! keep going! I'd say bulk now, enough cutting

[UnknownQ7]

Clean Bulk