Body fat advice

orestes889

Hello. I'm trying to drop my body fat percentage from 31% to 20-25%

Is it possible to do while eating anything ( cheeseburgers, pizza, etc )
While remaining in a calorie deficit and close enough to my macros. I strength train 5x a week. Almost 2 years lifting. 5"6 185lbs. Recently started tracking my calories. Thanks.

bbell1985

I find that macros are a little more important when trying to hit a goal physique rather than just "weight loss". Yeah, you can eat cheeseburgers and pizza but I would be cautious to hit your protein goal while doing it.

AnvilHead

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10638160/body-fat-advice

jennybearlv

Considering I was at my lowest body fat of my entire life when I delivered pizza, and ate nothing but free pizza, plus went out drinking several nights a week, I'm going to say yes. Was it healthy or a good idea? Probably not.

Poisonedpawn78

jennybearlv wrote: »

Considering I was at my lowest body fat of my entire life when I delivered pizza, and ate nothing but free pizza, plus went out drinking several nights a week, I'm going to say yes. Was it healthy or a good idea? Probably not.

The only thing that matters is ... was there pineapple on the pizza?

jennybearlv

Poisonedpawn78 wrote: »

jennybearlv wrote: »

Considering I was at my lowest body fat of my entire life when I delivered pizza, and ate nothing but free pizza, plus went out drinking several nights a week, I'm going to say yes. Was it healthy or a good idea? Probably not.

The only thing that matters is ... was there pineapple on the pizza?

How else do Pizza Hut employees get fruit in their diets?

sardelsa

Yes, you can, provided you are hitting your macro and calorie targets (both of which are important for body composition)...but really it is going to depend on your calorie intake and how you feel eating "anything"..(especially consider how it can affect your workout performance)

For me, if I am doing a long cut at a small deficit I have more flexibility and am better able to fit treats in during the week and on my weekend refeeds. I had no issues leaning out eating all sorts of foods.

In your case though, you may not have room in your deficit for too many frequent, let's call them 'extravagant purchases.'

StevefromMichigan

jennybearlv wrote: »

Considering I was at my lowest body fat of my entire life when I delivered pizza, and ate nothing but free pizza, plus went out drinking several nights a week, I'm going to say yes. Was it healthy or a good idea? Probably not.

Too funny...me too. I wish I would have had a Fitbit back then to track all of those calories burned from all of the walking. Plus, I was single and working out 4 days a week.

stanmann571

jennybearlv wrote: »

Considering I was at my lowest body fat of my entire life when I delivered pizza, and ate nothing but free pizza, plus went out drinking several nights a week, I'm going to say yes. Was it healthy or a good idea? Probably not.

For me it was Wendy's. But yeah.

Wheelhouse15

Certainly, I have done it without an issue, but I wouldn't eat a lot of those foods since when you are dieting to lose weight you have to make sure you get your important nutrients, and you should be looking at more calorific foods as something you fit in after you've handled your nutritional needs.