What is my body fat % in your opinion?

[mikestandin]

Thank you.

Im assuming 16% ?

[Dmawbs]

16-18

[mikestandin]

16-18

What's the best approach to get under 13?

Id always like to hear other estimates. Thanks.

[backmarker]

You should worry more about putting on some mass.

[mikestandin]

You should worry more about putting on some mass.

I was going to get below 13% then start bulking a bit.

I am really just trying to have a fitness model physique to be honest.

[mikestandin]

You should worry more about putting on some mass.

also what would your guess be for my bodyfat?

[backmarker]

18%

[fittofattofit]

It's hard to say much from that pic but you don't have much mass so my priority would be to lift heavy and add a bit of size before you cut. BF I'd say is no higher than 16

[mikestandin]

It's hard to say much from that pic but you don't have much mass so my priority would be to lift heavy and add a bit of size before you cut. BF I'd say is no higher than 16
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No higher than 16.

And no lower than what? (estimate)

Also i was cutting til Dec 1. (Thought i was low enough to get under 13 by then)
Then was gonna bulk, til March 1. (I have no lifting experience.)

[LIKAB0SS]

15-20, get under 13% by maintaining a 500-1000 calorie deficit you should be there in 4-6 weeks

[mikestandin]

15-20, get under 13% by maintaining a 500-1000 calorie deficit you should be there in 4-6 weeks

Maintenance is 2600.

Currently eating at 1750 (two weeks in)

no cardio, just strength training. Is this effective?

[CommitmentRulz]

no cardio, just strength training. Is this effective?

Yes. Likely won't put on mass at that deficit, but will help protect what muscle you do have.

[iain1668]

Maintenance is 2600.

Currently eating at 1750 (two weeks in)

no cardio, just strength training. Is this effective?

You don't look 47.

if you're sitting in a deficit, at 1750 kcals - shouldn't you know if it's effective by tracking your weight?

Regular weigh in's, even after 2 weeks should show you if you're in the ballpark for weight loss.

What is your weight just now?

[mikestandin]

You don't look 47.

if you're sitting in a deficit, at 1750 kcals - shouldn't you know if it's effective by tracking your weight?

Regular weigh in's, even after 2 weeks should show you if you're in the ballpark for weight loss.

What is your weight just now?

Current weight 197, was at 203 almost 3 weeks ago.

[Dmawbs]

Can anyone guess my BF% I was thinking 12%. Last time I measured it, it was 8% on an electronic bodyfat reader, that was when I was very skinny. I included the before pic.

[Danlifeguard]

I'd say around 15, but you want to put some mass on before you start cutting as you lose muscle during the cutting phase aswell u need extra weight before you start thinking about it.

[GODself]

Can anyone guess my BF% I was thinking 12%. Last time I measured it, it was 8% on an electronic bodyfat reader, that was when I was very skinny. I included the before pic.

It looks around 12-13% to me.
But at your weight it doesnt matter. Focus on gain some mass first.

[redy1212]

15 maybe

[jofabig]

maybe 8%