Sustainable Body Fat Levels. - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

Redgav · 04-04-2007, 10:41 PM

I've seen many references to bulking up and cutting down and get the general priciples. But for those of us who hate dieting, and I'm very much in that category, what is the minimum level of body fat that can be maintained with a sensible diet, whilst still packing on lean muscle.

I appreciate that there will not be one universal percentage for everyone but I'm curious to see what others manage.

I'm 16% body fat and can do with losing a bit more. I'm aiming for about 10-12%. I have some anoying loose skin around my lower abs due to losing 2 and a half stone in a couple of years. On a secondary note, anyone know any tips for sorting this out? I don't fancy surgery though!

andye · 07-04-2007, 03:41 PM

i was 25%+ at the beginning of last year and im now around 10-11. im still dieting now and want to get to around 9% (visible abs with out flexing) and i plan to stay that way.

once your down there mate just monitor, if your gaining fat your eating to much.

SportDr · 07-04-2007, 06:38 PM

Why diet then? JUst run that fat off ;)

SD

04-04-2007, 10:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Redgav Getting there (?) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 57	Sustainable Body Fat Levels. I've seen many references to bulking up and cutting down and get the general priciples. But for those of us who hate dieting, and I'm very much in that category, what is the minimum level of body fat that can be maintained with a sensible diet, whilst still packing on lean muscle. I appreciate that there will not be one universal percentage for everyone but I'm curious to see what others manage. I'm 16% body fat and can do with losing a bit more. I'm aiming for about 10-12%. I have some anoying loose skin around my lower abs due to losing 2 and a half stone in a couple of years. On a secondary note, anyone know any tips for sorting this out? I don't fancy surgery though! __________________ IMPROVISE, ADAPT, OVERCOME

07-04-2007, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
andye 15 stone 10lb Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: hartlepool, north east england Posts: 642	Re: Sustainable Body Fat Levels. i was 25%+ at the beginning of last year and im now around 10-11. im still dieting now and want to get to around 9% (visible abs with out flexing) and i plan to stay that way. once your down there mate just monitor, if your gaining fat your eating to much.

07-04-2007, 06:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
SportDr Getting HUGE! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: E-Sussex UK Posts: 2,623	Re: Sustainable Body Fat Levels. Why diet then? JUst run that fat off ;) SD __________________ I don't like Sports and I am not a Doctor! You expressed and challenged yourself, startled the dozing muscles and welcomed the sweet pain of gain. Boredom begets mediocrity. Enemies both, they deserve swift eradication. Let's hit the weights and build some muscle. Race ya to the bench press. Dave Draper A goal casually set and lightly taken will be freely abandoned at the first obstacle. Zig Ziglar Any advice given is for information only, always seek the advice of your medical practitioner. Use this My Protein refferer code and get a 5% DISCOUNT on your first order! MP2819

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