Lower Body Fat Percentage?

LiftEatSleepRepeat_
LiftEatSleepRepeat_ Posts: 38
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey, I've been eating clean and working out religiously for a good 6 months now and I'm sill now sure why my body fat hasn't gone down. I'm 5'2 108lbs, currently doing insanity. I have scoliosis and my doctor said if I didn't have it, I could be a good three inches taller, I doubt that has anything to do with it but it's worth mentioning. Any answers or information on why I'm not seeing any changes in my bf% would be great.

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  • j6o4
    j6o4 Posts: 871 Member
    Are you eating enough to retain your muscle? bodyfat percentage is a ratio of muscle vs fat, maybe you're losing too much muscle.
  • LiftEatSleepRepeat_
    LiftEatSleepRepeat_ Posts: 38
    I always it my macros, but some days I don't always hit my calorie needs. I drink plenty of water a day.
  • LiftEatSleepRepeat_
    LiftEatSleepRepeat_ Posts: 38
    *hit my macros
  • wilmnoca
    wilmnoca Posts: 416 Member
    START LIFTING...HEAVY!
  • LiftEatSleepRepeat_
    LiftEatSleepRepeat_ Posts: 38
    How heavy would you recommend I start out with?
  • Safiyandi
    Safiyandi Posts: 151
    Find a novice linear progression program (Starting Strength, Stronglifts, Greyskull LP, etc.). It'll tell you where and how to start - you generally begin somewhat light as you're getting your forms down, but the weight will build up pretty fast.

    e: You already look fairly lean, though. How low are you planning on going?
  • LiftEatSleepRepeat_
    LiftEatSleepRepeat_ Posts: 38
    Okay, I will. And as long as it takes to get to where I want to be.

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