Is there some magic way to lower body fat??

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Jess830409
Jess830409 Posts: 285 Member
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Ok, not magic, but what has worked for you guys?

Just had my body fat % measured yesterday and even though I have taken off 30+ lbs I am coming in at 27% body fat...not very happy about that number and wondering what is the trick to getting it down to the low to mid 20's at least?

Is it in the macros??
% of cardio vs. strength??
Water consumption??

Or is it just a waiting game if you are doing things the slow and steady and healthy way?
Any advice?
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  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
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    Yeah. There is actually.

    Its called 'Eating Less Fat'.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
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    There is no trick. Eat at a calorie deficit, lifting weights helps.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
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    Eating less = weight loss.

    Strength training and generous protein = maintaining muscle during fat loss.

    That's the only formula I know. It really is a waiting game, if you're still eating in a deficit.
  • missylectro
    missylectro Posts: 448 Member
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    Yeah. There is actually.

    Its called 'Eating Less Fat'.
    More like eating less wheat or sweets. Fat doesn't get stored as fat.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
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    Yeah. There is actually.

    Its called 'Eating Less Fat'.

    Actually it's just "Eating Less." Fat is good for you.
  • Jess830409
    Jess830409 Posts: 285 Member
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    Yeah. There is actually.

    Its called 'Eating Less Fat'.

    I wish I would have thought of that ;-)
    I get that part - but I am looking for tips on how to move it along and what helps
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
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    Yeah. There is actually.

    Its called 'Eating Less Fat'.
    More like eating less wheat or sweets. Fat doesn't get stored as fat.
    Eating cream of wheat with brown sugar right now. I am sooooooooo fat
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
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    Yeah. There is actually.

    Its called 'Eating Less Fat'.

    Actually it's just "Eating Less." Fat is good for you.

    Misleading and wrongly interpreted. The question was how to reduce body fat, not whether fat is unhealthy.
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
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    Yeah. There is actually.

    Its called 'Eating Less Fat'.
    More like eating less wheat or sweets. Fat doesn't get stored as fat.

    What's wrong with wheat?

    Eat at a moderate deficit, lift heavy.
  • Jess830409
    Jess830409 Posts: 285 Member
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    Eating less = weight loss.

    Strength training and generous protein = maintaining muscle during fat loss.

    That's the only formula I know. It really is a waiting game, if you're still eating in a deficit.

    Yep, eating at a deficit - not as drastic as when I started, but still aim for a 200-300 calorie deficit per day :-)
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
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    Yeah. There is actually.

    Its called 'Eating Less Fat'.

    Actually it's just "Eating Less." Fat is good for you.

    Misleading and wrongly interpreted. The question was how to reduce body fat, not whether fat is unhealthy.

    Wrongly interpreted by you, it seems. Eating less fat does not equal automatic body fat loss. That was my point.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    Yeah. There is actually.

    Its called 'Eating Less Fat'.
    More like eating less wheat or sweets. Fat doesn't get stored as fat.

    wheat isnt bad for you either (unless you are allergic of course!)
  • Kelly_Runs_NC
    Kelly_Runs_NC Posts: 474 Member
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    Eating less = weight loss.

    Strength training and generous protein = maintaining muscle during fat loss.

    That's the only formula I know. It really is a waiting game, if you're still eating in a deficit.

    ^This and weight training with cardio.
  • DannehBoyy
    DannehBoyy Posts: 546 Member
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    I've learned that drinking more water helps. Also interval training. I'm no expert but i hope these can help you :)
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
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    Consistent calorie deficit + patience + time
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
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    Yeah. There is actually.

    Its called 'Eating Less Fat'.
    More like eating less wheat or sweets. Fat doesn't get stored as fat.

    ALL excess food gets stored as fat, regardless of which nutrient.
  • sourmash1973
    sourmash1973 Posts: 149 Member
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    Are you getting plenty of protein to preserve LBM? If not, you may be losing weight by wasting muscle. Get your macros in check to lose "fat" efficiently.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,874 Member
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    Yeah...eat less, move more.
  • Mischievous_Rascal
    Mischievous_Rascal Posts: 1,791 Member
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    Yeah. There is actually.

    Its called 'Eating Less Fat'.

    Nope. I eat lots of fat. You need it to help absorb your vitamins and such, and women need it to regulate our hormones. My BF went from 27% to 18% this past year (but only ten pounds lost) with resistance training and walking, and setting my macros to 40C/30F/30P, while eating at a very slight deficit. I strive to have no less than 120g of protein daily, hit my fat macro (about 80g, and I often go over), and fill in the rest with carbs. (Including chocolate, cookies, wine, etc. All the good stuff. :smile: )
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
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    Yeah. There is actually.

    Its called 'Eating Less Fat'.

    I'm sure it's been said already, but I have to say it agian.... consuming fat does not make you fat...

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