Really need advice

Scottmufcrvp1

Hi everyone, so I’ve got a holiday coming up in June and i’d Like to lose some body fat for it, I’m not aiming to be like Zac Efron in baywatch lol, but i’d like to look somewhat toned, I’m currently 5 ft 11, 168 lbs and I’m not 100% sure what my BF % is but by judging i’d Guess around 20%, so how should I get started and do you think this is a reasonable goal to attain from now to June? Here’s a picture of me now and what i’d Like my body to like somewhat alike

Sorry for posting again I think I posted it in the wrong place last time

psuLemon

Lifts weights, set a moderate deficit (~300 to 600) and about 140g of protein. And give it time. Also, get a food scale and be consistent.

The below link is good for lifting programs. Start with one of the beginner routines


https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you#latest

Scottmufcrvp1

psuLemon wrote: »

Lifts weights, set a moderate deficit (~300 to 600) and about 140g of protein. And give it time. Also, get a food scale and be consistent.

The below link is good for lifting programs. Start with one of the beginner routines


https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you#latest

140g of protein seems a bit steep for my weight, I’ve read multiple articles saying you could eat .6g of protein for every pound you weigh and it’ll be just as good as eating 1g of protein per lbs

psuLemon

Its 1.5-2.2g/kg..140g would put you at the higher end of the equation which is what a leaner person wants to do. If you were sub 10%, I'd suggest up to 2.8g/kg if you were trying to get leaner.

Its protection for your muscles. I aim for 150 to 175 and i am 179 lb.

Lean59man

At 5'11" and 168 you are not heavy.

You actually are not far from your goal pic. He is not very muscular.

Lift weights and run a few miles several times a week and you will look better than the guy in the pic.

jessef593

Scottmufcrvp1 wrote: »

psuLemon wrote: »

Lifts weights, set a moderate deficit (~300 to 600) and about 140g of protein. And give it time. Also, get a food scale and be consistent.

The below link is good for lifting programs. Start with one of the beginner routines


https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you#latest

140g of protein seems a bit steep for my weight, I’ve read multiple articles saying you could eat .6g of protein for every pound you weigh and it’ll be just as good as eating 1g of protein per lbs

Alright If you want to contradict the advice given to you. Be my guest, but don't expect anyone to be helpful in the future.

How would you know what is steep?

Eat in a deficit. Lift progressively. Preferably following a lifting program. And put the work in. Chances are you won't get the body you want. Especially because you set yourself a date. You have to take into account loose skin. Lean mass loss. Different body structure from the person you want to look like.

When I first started lifting I cut down to 153lbs at 5'11" around 10%bf and I looked nothing like I expected. So be prepared for that.

jessef593

Also. Why wouldn't you want to eat as much protein as possible to be safe? I eat a gram per pound of bodyweight. Totalling about 180-190g a day.

SonyaCele

Just lift some weights do a little cardio if you want, and eat a slight deficit and healthy between now and then and you will be happy. Don't stress on a bf% number, just look in the mirror to see results.
And as far as that guy in the picture, you aren't that far away like others had said, You could pump, pose and get in the right lighting and look similar.