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strongsmartsexy

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How many of you sustain bodyfat below 10% for most of the year? I know that I was comfortable at 10%, but had to work very hard to drop below that and always felt like crapola when I stayed below that for too long.
 
never been above 10...can't imagine it. I'd feel like a sack of shit.
 
You sure have, but my asshole is squeeky clean by now you can give your tongue a break.
 
what are you at now?
 
about 15-17 and dropping. my shoulder injury really fucked me up this year. i was planning on 9% body fat, i had everything dialed in until my shoulders finally said fuck you. so far primo seems to be lubing my shoulders, they still hurt but not as bad.
 
georgie24 said:
about 15-17 and dropping. my shoulder injury really fucked me up this year. i was planning on 9% body fat, i had everything dialed in until my shoulders finally said fuck you. so far primo seems to be lubing my shoulders, they still hurt but not as bad.
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LOL......your shoulder injury cause you to get FAT???? What?? Were you eating to try and subdue the pain? Cmon.......no excuse........
 
I tend to hit 12-13% in the off season, but drop it quick. I went from 13% to around 10% in the 3 weeks I've been dieting so far, it pays to know your body
 
If Im not on a strict diet, I naturally tend to sit at around 13-14%. That seems to be where my body is most comfortable, thats while eating a decent diet. When Im not cutting, which are about 4 months out of the year, Im trying to eat enough cals to gain muscle, so even though I have a clean diet, im getting alot of cals, but I usually hit 13-14% and hang there.
 
I stay around 10 to 12 % myself


I am actually looking to get a new diet, something more to help keep me lean. If anyone has any suggestions or examples of eating scheduals or what you eat it would be appreciated.
 
been at 8% for a few months..
was hard for me to sustain it.

my set points are about 15%.
anything below that is a struggle.

what you should focus on is slowly get your bf% down.
and dont expect to keep it all off.

so if you're 20%, for example, aim to lower to 12%.
dont sweat if you gain a few %.

its like taking 2 steps forward and one step back..
eventually youll get where you want.
 
MAN..I am the fattest piece of shit on here...I stay around 17% for 8 months out of the year and 12 during the summer. Got down to 10% last year for about a week when I was training for a show which I didn't do because i ddin't lean out enough. Right now I am at my leanest for the size I'm at and hoping to hit 10%.
 
jubei said:
never been above 10...can't imagine it. I'd feel like a sack of shit.
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You were above 10 at birth and likely for quite a while after that. At what point did you maintain at or below 10% and how do you manage to keep it there? I'd imagine you're fairly young and you'll find that as you age, it isn't as easy to maintain that as it is now.
 
I'm sure i've been below 10 since i was about 9 or 10. And i wasn't saying that you are a sack of shit if you are over 10, far from it, i'm just so used to being lean. Haha, i'm not used to being big, just lean.
 
jubei said:
I'm sure i've been below 10 since i was about 9 or 10. And i wasn't saying that you are a sack of shit if you are over 10, far from it, i'm just so used to being lean. Haha, i'm not used to being big, just lean.
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I didn't take offense at it. I am really curious what people do to keep below 10% all year long. Especially how they can do that and build any real mass at the same time.

Given that I'm an olde fart, my body no longer has the ability to eat everything in sight and still have a ripped physique.
 
I'm 22 btw, starting lifting just over 2 years ago.
 
satchboogie said:
been at 8% for a few months..
was hard for me to sustain it.

my set points are about 15%.
anything below that is a struggle.

what you should focus on is slowly get your bf% down.
and dont expect to keep it all off.

so if you're 20%, for example, aim to lower to 12%.
dont sweat if you gain a few %.

its like taking 2 steps forward and one step back..
eventually youll get where you want.
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Couldn't have said it better myself. That is exactly how one should approach this.
 
It basically comes down to retricting calories to your BMR (which, if yours is anything like mine, is ridiculously low - 2300 cals a day with cardio everyday). I've been there (calorie level) for 2 years now and its very easy now.

"Given that I'm an olde fart, my body no longer has the ability to eat everything in sight and still have a ripped physique.[/QUOTE]
 
CutEnough said:
It basically comes down to retricting calories to your BMR (which, if yours is anything like mine, is ridiculously low - 2300 cals a day with cardio everyday). I've been there (calorie level) for 2 years now and its very easy now.

strongsmartsexy said:
Given that I'm an olde fart, my body no longer has the ability to eat everything in sight and still have a ripped physique.
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I'm still in the phase where I want to add some more quality mass. I know how to adjust calories based on BMR, but maintaining that whole <10% is a lot of work, not to mention I'm always hungry and lifting heavy is tough to do then.
 
Oops, should have read down your post and would have seen this "Especially how they can do that and build any real mass at the same time." I dropped this philosophy a long time ago and focused on maintaining what I had/staying cut. When trying to gain mass I always just became fat! So I guess my final answer is - I don't know. :)
 
term, what is the best cutting/vascularity cycle you could design for me? Please and thank you.
 
term is a vascular freak...why is my cycle focker? : )
 
I dont' think he is very heavy, like 185 or so I think he said? Term what are your stats? You're the man of the hour.
 
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georgie24 said:
he looks 205-215ish
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na...jubei was right one.....hes 5'9 185 about

hes like jubei...hes doesnt weight much but all his weight is muscle...i love both their looks.....fuckin ripped man....ill get there some day..
 
Bump for termie making me a cycle so i can be a vascular freak as well.
 
strongsmartsexy said:
I didn't take offense at it. I am really curious what people do to keep below 10% all year long. Especially how they can do that and build any real mass at the same time. .
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its genetics, i have friends mostly italian or hispanic who are lean year round and eat whatever they want, fast food, pasta everyday, rice and beans, greasy friend food. I despise those people....lol..i luckily do not get obese easily but i do gain fat in my midsection pretty damn quick, i would say i hover around 15% during the winter and try to get to 8-10% each summer, now im behind schedule somewhere in the 12% area.
 
I went two years at 6%. Got hurt a couple of times... Best I ever felt though.
I am at 10% on the nose right now at 6'3" 234. I feel skinny! I want to get back to 8% and stay there. Then I'm going to hit it again and get back to 240 to 250 ish.
 
The Terminator said:
I'm close to 10 years jubei's senior but it still hasn't caught me yet :p
I sometimes think I must have THE fastest metabolism known to man :chomp:
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I had the metabolism of a hummingbird until I hit around 36 or so. That and a desk job did some strange things to me. No more boxes of powdered donuts as a snack any more. :chomp:
 
jubei said:
term is a vascular freak...why is my cycle focker? : )
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Well I missed this one by about 4 months :o LOL :p

Anyways what REALLY brought out my vascularity (especially in the arms) was not so much WHAT I was taking but it was doing more forearm training..Just simple movements with heavy dumbbless REALLY brought out the veins in my arms...
Also the first time I used femara with my test it came out in other areas (quads, triceps, calves...bad looking Paul Dillett style veins there :worried: ,abs, and shoulders...)

I think mostly for me this combo works best
Test ~400 mg/week
EQ~500 mg/week
Femara ~1.25-2.5 mg eod...

But honestly I think it is more genetic for me than anything else...I never get that big, but everyone always thinks I am ALOT heavier than I actually am.
I probably have one of THE WORST diets (as far as HIGH fat and HIGH carb intake of ANYONE in this board), yet am probably one of the leanest guys on this board...Go figure :verygood:

And having a little 28-29" waist makes everything seem ALOT bigger than it really is :D (my waist is so small that I have actually borrowed my 125 lb 16 year old girls belts when I was in a pinch for one :eek2:
 
The Terminator said:
But honestly I think it is more genetic for me than anything else...I never get that big, but everyone always thinks I am ALOT heavier than I actually am.
I probably have one of THE WORST diets (as far as HIGH fat and HIGH carb intake of ANYONE in this board), yet am probably one of the leanest guys on this board...Go figure :verygood:
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That shit will catch up to you eventually, Lil' Termie.

Just you watch.......you'll wake up one day with a 38" waist. :worried:

DIV

:chomp:
 
Excidium28 said:
im at 10% on avatar ...or thats what the personal trainer sad.....most of it is on my back & stomach.
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no way 10%! eight tops if not sub 7ish w/out wheel pics.. your trainer prolly looks like shit?
 
Can those who are able to stay at below 10% year-round please post up your diets (including info on when you cheat etc)!!
 
:rolleyes: It would be nice if there was a diet for everyone, but there isn't bro.......you need to find out your maint., and slowly reduce cals from there............also, if you are trying to get sub 10%, QUIT WORRYING ABOUT CHEATING....
 
I realise there isn't a diet that works well for everyone, but I was just more curious than anything as to what these guys are eating.

I have recently cut to 10%, and my diet is having to be very strict to stay there. I don't think it's something I'd want to run year-round.

Just wondering whether the bros who are staying more cut than that are able to eat what they like, or whether they just have loads of willpower :)
 
I'm 31. I had a ton of shit screw my life up last year and I ate like crap. I got up to 12%. When I saw myself in a picture I was ready to kill myself. I have never been so depressed. I moved to 8.5% fairly quick... slacked a bit and I am currently at a little over 9%. I don't like what I look like unless I am below 8%. The best I ever did was stay right around 6% for two plus years. I grew during those years too! I wish I had that dedication and drive again! On my way though!!
 
I got alot to learn, I stay at like 11 - 12 % never lower than that! I would love to drop to 8 % but I lack the knowledge, and mostly the will power to adhere to a crazy diet! Any ideas, for someone like me, I'm 26, 200 lbs, workout 3 days min, run on the other 2 days, and Play softball and Football on weekends, what else could I do to cut body fat!!
 
My legs are ripped, i got a huge ass thoug ...everytime i checked my body fat its 10% lowest 9% ...the girl that always checks me competes ..she's pretty big, id be suprised if she was wrong, i hope so thoug.
 
I've come to the conclusion most people here drastically underestimate BF.
 
georgie24 said:
what would you guys do if one day you woke up and you where 28%bodyfat??
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Clen & T3 probably, lol. I stay at about 8-10 year rould. Im on a bulking cycle now, eating every hour and a half to 2 hrs, and still around 10% b/f. Yeeeaaaah for test.....
BC
 
Excidium28 said:
My legs are ripped, i got a huge ass thoug ...everytime i checked my body fat its 10% lowest 9% ...the girl that always checks me competes ..she's pretty big, id be suprised if she was wrong, i hope so thoug.
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You look lower than 10%, bro.
 
unless your worried about stepping on stage who gives a rats ass..build then carve..im not saying eat mcd's every day but anyone and i mean anyone here with determination can get ripped to shreds in 5 months..however you CAN'T, unless you have very low goals, build a quality physique in 5 months!!! if youre at a higher BF% you have to be strict even when bulking the majority of your weight gain should come from new muscle..if your at a low bf then you can be more loose with your diet..i just think the constant yo -yo effect of diet/bulk is counterproductive unless your keeping things in a tight range like NS..but to go from 15 to less than 8 only to turn around and bulk again seems point less..
 
wnt2bBeast said:
unless your worried about stepping on stage who gives a rats ass..build then carve..im not saying eat mcd's every day but anyone and i mean anyone here with determination can get ripped to shreds in 5 months..
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Me and you agree on something!! These 22 year old kids who weigh 95 cents soaking wet should not be bragging about low bodyfat percentage. I have 5% bodyfat and Andreas Munzer cuts at age 14... No big accomplishment in my book.
 
Damn you guys have low body fat! Guess I have such high body fat from being a football player. You guys are right about the sack of crap thing. I have incrediable strength but really lazy at times. I have been thinking about just not eating and letting my muscles dimenish and all and get hella skinny then go back up.
 
Im happy around 15% most of the year,dropping lower in the summer to around 13%,I have decided Ill never see a stage and I just wanna be bigger and aslong as I dont have a gut that hangs over my pants(17% area) Im cool with that
 
strongsmartsexy said:
How many of you sustain bodyfat below 10% for most of the year? I know that I was comfortable at 10%, but had to work very hard to drop below that and always felt like crapola when I stayed below that for too long.
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i don't think you folks realize what 10% BF really is, basicly striated glutes and straited lats and low back. Not many bodybuilders even pro's get this in there peak. and yall are talking about you are 10%......i think i am gonna call BULLSHIT................
 
gjohnson5 said:
Me and you agree on something!! These 22 year old kids who weigh 95 cents soaking wet should not be bragging about low bodyfat percentage. I have 5% bodyfat and Andreas Munzer cuts at age 14... No big accomplishment in my book.[/QUOTE

To each their own. Some members strive to have that male model looking body, although the mass monsters probably feel this decision is based on genetic potential. I have no trouble getting ripped, wrestling <10% in highschool and college :verygood: , but unfortunately have a hard time putting on some real size, atleast with my natural status thus far.
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mposster said:
i don't think you folks realize what 10% BF really is, basicly striated glutes and straited lats and low back. Not many bodybuilders even pro's get this in there peak. and yall are talking about you are 10%......i think i am gonna call BULLSHIT................
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You WONT be striated anywhere at 10% bf :rolleyes:

You can call bullshit all you want but I can post pictures at any time during the year and they will always be 10% bf or less...
The catch is I NEVER get what most here would consider "huge" :rolleyes:, and with my metabolism I probably never will :o
 
mposster said:
i don't think you folks realize what 10% BF really is, basicly striated glutes and straited lats and low back. Not many bodybuilders even pro's get this in there peak. and yall are talking about you are 10%......i think i am gonna call BULLSHIT................
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Bring your wallet bro....I'm definately sub 10%.........
 
The Terminator said:
You WONT be striated anywhere at 10% bf :rolleyes:

You can call bullshit all you want but I can post pictures at any time during the year and they will always be 10% bf or less...
The catch is I NEVER get what most here would consider "huge" :rolleyes:, and with my metabolism I probably never will :o
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pick up the fork and eat you vascular little bitch!!! :p
 
gjohnson5 said:
1. how old are you?
2. how much thermogenics do you take?
3. how much cardio do you do?
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1. Im in my early 30's
2. I do take ephedrine HCL about twice a week...but NOT with caffeine (a single dose before certain workouts, if I am dragging ass...which is atleast once a week :o )
3. Absolutely ZERO :eek2: (sex is the closest thing I do to cardio, and I do that maybe on average 3-4 times a week)


Remember thought that I was about 135 lbs the first time I ever picked up a weight though (at around 5'9") :o, and I was a skinny kid my ENTIRE childhood...
I've probably NEVER been above 10% bf in ENTIRE my life ;)
 
Don't bother me a bit....I was about 4-5% naturally for years and felt great, but would feel like shit if I went too long without food!!!
 
hammertime30 said:
Don't bother me a bit....I was about 4-5% naturally for years and felt great, but would feel like shit if I went too long without food!!!
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When I got down to just about 5, I was actually eating MORE than I do when I'm bulking up......well, actually not MORE, but more often...........less calorie dense food....I saw broccoli floretts and celery in my sleep..............
 
JKurz1 said:
Very intelligent posts....we all thank you for the insight.... :rolleyes:
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Your Welcome. :verygood:

I doubt many people get real measurments, just spit out bunch of numbers cause they can see their abs.

Maybe everyone should post how they came with there numbers and what methods/equipment were used.
 
Propably right...I used a method called Hydrostatic weighing. Went to the local hospital where my gf works.....usually costs big $$, as it's only 99.15% accurate....It read 6.7 in February....I was 4.9 with the 5pt. test....Now, I'm GUESSING that I'm 9%, I snapped a couple quick pics yesterday and tossed them in my gallery.
 
JKurz1 said:
Propably right...I used a method called Hydrostatic weighing. Went to the local hospital where my gf works.....usually costs big $$, as it's only 99.15% accurate....It read 6.7 in February....I was 4.9 with the 5pt. test....Now, I'm GUESSING that I'm 9%, I snapped a couple quick pics yesterday and tossed them in my gallery.
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i knew you were lying about your BF :chomp: you prolly a sumo :p
 
strongsmartsexy said:
How many of you sustain bodyfat below 10% for most of the year? I know that I was comfortable at 10%, but had to work very hard to drop below that and always felt like crapola when I stayed below that for too long.
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those with good genetics can sustain below 10 all year long..
but 4 those like myself, who arent genetically blessed, ITS A BITCH!!! :worried:
 
satchboogie said:
those with good genetics can sustain below 10 all year long..
but 4 those like myself, who arent genetically blessed, ITS A BITCH!!! :worried:
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Yeah, I"m not genetically blessed that way either. Although, I think that once I can maintain at 10% it will make my choice of how to gain muscle at that bf% a different game. ;)
 
strongsmartsexy said:
Yeah, I"m not genetically blessed that way either. Although, I think that once I can maintain at 10% it will make my choice of how to gain muscle at that bf% a different game. ;)
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i think a reasonable goal is to maintain 10% for 'x' duration..
then go down to 8% and maintain that for 'x' duration...

basically, you wanna change the body's 'set points'.
but that takes time.

anyhow, i'm sure you got good bros ready to help you out with all your cutting/bulking needs :artist:
 
strongsmartsexy said:
How many of you sustain bodyfat below 10% for most of the year? I know that I was comfortable at 10%, but had to work very hard to drop below that and always felt like crapola when I stayed below that for too long.
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I have never calculated mine before, how do I do that EASILY :) I need to know where I am before I can know where to go

dave
 
I stay at about 7% yr round..27 yrs old, Athlete by profession. Genetics has ALOT to do with it, and your diet and training has the rest.
 
Theedge1 said:
I stay at about 7% yr round..27 yrs old, Athlete by profession. Genetics has ALOT to do with it, and your diet and training has the rest.
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I am just extremely blessed with the genetic aspect of it...(it certainly isnt the way I eat, lol :p)
 
K13 said:
Your Welcome. :verygood:

I doubt many people get real measurments, just spit out bunch of numbers cause they can see their abs.

Maybe everyone should post how they came with there numbers and what methods/equipment were used.
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I'm getting a 7 point caliper test done by a professional today. He generally gives me a print out with all the readings etc. I will scan it and post again with it in my gallery a little after noon (est).
Lets hope I am still below 10%... no cardio since July. Strained my back and could not work out for a while. I still eat very healthy though... Oh, no ephedra right now either!
 
slat1 said:
I'm getting a 7 point caliper test done by a professional today. He generally gives me a print out with all the readings etc. I will scan it and post again with it in my gallery a little after noon (est).
Lets hope I am still below 10%... no cardio since July. Strained my back and could not work out for a while. I still eat very healthy though... Oh, no ephedra right now either!
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yeah, but wat are you, 165lbs? Not a flame bro...just curious.........
 
I'm not suprised at all that this thread has done so well. Since the vast majority of the guys here will never step on stage, it only makes sense to stay as "pretty" as possible. I guess i'm of the select few who don't mind beefing up a bit if i know that i'll be that much bigger when i cut it back down. I feel best at around 13-15% and have found that with a little extra BF i get injured less and can participate in other sports with little concern. I wrestled in HS and college, and i know what 4% feels like. Try maintaining it for 3 months and see how you feel! Sucks ass! I look at it this way. In the winter and fall... If i can see my abs a little, i don't have rolls hanging over my belt and i look big in a t-shirt im ok.
 
JKurz1 said:
yeah, but wat are you, 165lbs? Not a flame bro...just curious.........
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6'3" 240... no offense taken. My avatar is from June I believe.
I had the test performed earlier. Came out at 7.5%. The gentleman administering the test told me in the AM your BF% tests lower than it does in the PM. I think I am closer to 9% myself.
*The printer was out of ink. I am picking up the printout when I go to work out today. I will post it and a new picture in the avatar.
 
I feel fat at 12% and up. 10% is a comfortable norm, below that and the joints ache to much. I have a small frame, and decent genetics so keeping around 10% is easy for me.
 
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