16% body fat - Am I a fat fuck?

Post by **Absolut** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:12 pm

That's something I need to get checked (bodyfat), haven't had that done in a long time. I'm not a bodybuilder or powerlifter but kinda follow both(routine)when working out. I'm not ripped or over weight but I could stand to lose a little around the mid section. I take lifting serious but not serious enough to follow a very strict diet. Hats off to those that can. Eating is something I love to do just as much, if not more, as lifting. :icon25:

Post by **[xeno]Julios** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:22 pm

hah i wish i had your "problem". My metabolism is kinda high, so i need to eat about 4500 calories a day to gain weight (at least when i'm in the latter phases of bulking).

I'd give anything to be able to only eat 2500-3000 cals to get the same anabolic benefits.

anyway, this cycle's been great - haven't missed a single meal or gym day since i started in January. Been putting on 2 pounds a week since.

Post by ek » Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:43 pm

wow you must have been a feather. but i also wish i had your problem.

unfortunately you have to work with whats given to you.

Post by **[xeno]Julios** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:46 pm

ek wrote:wow you must have been a feather. but i also wish i had your problem. unfortunately you have to work with whats given to you.

yea i remember one day (in my mid 20's) I weighed in at around 122 pounds

Post by **Absolut** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:02 pm

I believe your supposed to eat 1.5 lbs. of protein per pound of bodyweight. I believe that's right. In order to gain muscle. When I was younger I could eat anything I wanted to and I wouldn't gain anything. Now, being a little older (34), I have to watch what I take in. Try heavy squats to help slow the metabolism down a bit. Just a suggestion if you haven't tried that already.

Post by **[xeno]Julios** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:31 pm

Absolut wrote:I believe your supposed to eat 1.5 lbs. of protein per pound of bodyweight. I believe that's right. In order to gain muscle. When I was younger I could eat anything I wanted to and I wouldn't gain anything. Now, being a little older (34), I have to watch what I take in. Try heavy squats to help slow the metabolism down a bit. Just a suggestion if you haven't tried that already.

well the 1.5 grams of proten per pound is just a general rule of thumb. Probably differs from individual to individual. That said, I eat about 300 grams a day.

I do squats - can't go too heavy coz of my bodytype and still retain good form. never gone past 200 yet. Stiff legged deads on the other hand i have no issue with.

anyway i'm not looking to bulk up much more. I'm pretty happy with the 45 pounds i've gained so far, and it'd be nice to eventually get to 170 pounds with under 8 percent bf.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:16 am

tnf wrote:
ToxicBug wrote:6'0" 175lbs. I have a belly but I'm not "fat". I'm musclular tho

Especially in that pic where you are trying to stick your chest way out and squish your bicep to make it look bigger.

I didn't squish my bicep...

Post by **plained** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:21 am

haha slish

how can you forget about the entity that is your hair man :lol:

that mane doen add 20lbs yea uhuh

Post by **primaltheory** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:53 am

19-25% bmi is actually healthy for a guy.
15-18% is lean
10-14% is athletic
<9% is like, the beastily ripped guys
<5% is also rather common

Post by **tnf** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:11 am

SplishSplash wrote:
feedback wrote:How did he test your bodyfat? Did he use skinfolds, BMI, hydrostatic weighting, etc?

A lot of these methods (except for hyrdostatic weighting) are based on formulas that are very very generalized. Basicly, if you work out at all, you will have a "fat" BMI.
He didn't test my body fat at all. 16% is what my new scale says. He just asked for my height and weight. (I know, retarded.)

tnf wrote:what 'muscle enzymes' is he talking about?
I have no idea. He said something about stuff that is created when muscle cells are strained or something.

Maybe Geebs can help, as it's obviously something doctors routinely test for.

Well, anyway, I went to my parents's house today and picked up my bike. I have a couple more weeks until Uni starts, so I guess I'll be getting some exercise till then.

Was he talking about creatinine? (not creatine)

Post by **tnf** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:12 am

ToxicBug wrote:
tnf wrote:
ToxicBug wrote:6'0" 175lbs. I have a belly but I'm not "fat". I'm musclular tho

Especially in that pic where you are trying to stick your chest way out and squish your bicep to make it look bigger.
I didn't squish my bicep...

Show that pic again.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:47 am

tnf wrote:
ToxicBug wrote:
tnf wrote:
Especially in that pic where you are trying to stick your chest way out and squish your bicep to make it look bigger.
I didn't squish my bicep...
Show that pic again.

I'm just flexing my bicep. It becomes so hard that I can't move it with my thumb even if I tried.

btw that pics old, I've changed my training routine and I'm bigger now

Post by ek » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:00 am

if by flexing you mean sticking your full fist under your bicep brachii in order to make it big, then yes flexing...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:03 am

ek wrote:if by flexing you mean sticking your full fist under your bicep brachii in order to make it big, then yes flexing...

no man

Post by ek » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:04 am

no biggie

just learn how to pose, google contest posing. should help you on your way.

Post by ek » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:05 am

primaltheory wrote:19-25% bmi is actually healthy for a guy.
15-18% is lean
10-14% is athletic
<9% is like, the beastily ripped guys
<5% is also rather common

hi, bmi has nothing to do with being healthy.

Post by **primaltheory** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:07 am

i thought we were talking about fat and not healthy?

Post by ek » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:08 am

you said

19-25% bmi is actually healthy for a guy.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:31 am

I'm naturaly pretty thin but I have pretty muscled legs. Yay for high metabolism.

Post by **HM-PuFFNSTuFF** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:49 am

kracus is a fat fuck

Post by **tnf** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:05 am

yes, i've been around long enough to know the 'arms crossed so my bicep gets pushed out' look.

Post by **[xeno]Julios** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:11 am

holy fuck just came back from gym - have gained 4.5 pounds since friday!!!

wtf

and yes i weigh myself under the same conditions each time - right after workout which is after my third meal.

Post by ek » Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:18 am

the only weigh you need is your mirror.

Post by **Sanction** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:42 am

5'7, 170 lbs, 10% body fat

Post by **Nightshade** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:54 am

Dave wrote:
Grandpa Stu wrote:6'ish and 135lbish. im not fat, more like a fucking twig.
God damn, and NS gives me a hard time...

Yeah, umm, you're off the hook now.

Stu IS the hook.

I'm 6' and 205lbs. Lost about 11 lbs in a month and still dropping, but yeah, me = fatty.

16% body fat - Am I a fat fuck?

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