body fat percentage

EllennD

Does anyone have any tips how to decrease fat percentage? i think thats something i need to do as im nearly in the underweight category but still have some fat to loose.

so looking for any tips apart from eating clean at 1200-1500 and exercising?

Escape_Artist

Eating at a deficit and lifting heavy is pretty much the way to go.

According to your profile, your numbers seem good for your height. You might wanna eat very close to maintenance ans lift at this point in order to reshape your body.

Check your numbers in there :
http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/

And I would substract 10% from TDEE and go from there

BusyRaeNOTBusty

What body fat percentage are you hoping to get to?

I would lift weights, get plenty of protien and eat at a small calorie deficit. This things prevent muscle loss. You really don't want to lose muscle at this point (or you want to lose as little as possible). Loosing muscle now will just make you lighter (unhealthy) but keep your body fat percentage about the same.

EllennD

Eating at a deficit and lifting heavy is pretty much the way to go.

According to your profile, your numbers seem good for your height. You might wanna eat very close to maintenance ans lift at this point in order to reshape your body.

Check your numbers in there :
http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/

And I would substract 10% from TDEE and go from there

when you say lift how do you mean? i do work outs with dumbells but im guessing you mean heavier than this?

TR0berts

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

BusyRaeNOTBusty

Eating at a deficit and lifting heavy is pretty much the way to go.

According to your profile, your numbers seem good for your height. You might wanna eat very close to maintenance ans lift at this point in order to reshape your body.

Check your numbers in there :
http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/

And I would substract 10% from TDEE and go from there

when you say lift how do you mean? i do work outs with dumbells but im guessing you mean heavier than this?

Heavier is generally better or preserving muscle. Do you have access to a gym?

EllennD

Eating at a deficit and lifting heavy is pretty much the way to go.

According to your profile, your numbers seem good for your height. You might wanna eat very close to maintenance ans lift at this point in order to reshape your body.

Check your numbers in there :
http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/

And I would substract 10% from TDEE and go from there

when you say lift how do you mean? i do work outs with dumbells but im guessing you mean heavier than this?

Heavier is generally better or preserving muscle. Do you have access to a gym?

i actually plan on joining my gym this sunday (finally plucked up the courage to do this!) how long at a time should i do strength training?

EllennD

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

thankyou for this! very interesting

BusyRaeNOTBusty

Eating at a deficit and lifting heavy is pretty much the way to go.

According to your profile, your numbers seem good for your height. You might wanna eat very close to maintenance ans lift at this point in order to reshape your body.

Check your numbers in there :
http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/

And I would substract 10% from TDEE and go from there

when you say lift how do you mean? i do work outs with dumbells but im guessing you mean heavier than this?

Heavier is generally better or preserving muscle. Do you have access to a gym?

i actually plan on joining my gym this sunday (finally plucked up the courage to do this!) how long at a time should i do strength training?

For the rest of your life??

Or like 45 minutes, 3 times a week. This is a good program, I'd recommend.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary