I am a fatty who wants to be ripped!

Sarahwantshealth
Sarahwantshealth Posts: 41 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Okay I am fat! 180 pounds, 39 % body fat, 5'4" and 51 years old. I am not one of those woman who say they don't want to develope the ripped muscle look, I WANT IT!!! I have always loved weights and recently (last week) started doing the Beach Body Program Body Beast. I would love advice from those who have achieved this or well on their way! How much of a deficit in calories do you reccomend , ect! I welcome advice from those who low their stuff!

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  • Sarahwantshealth
    Sarahwantshealth Posts: 41 Member
    I should mention my goal is more about BF then weight!i would like to hit 20% BF!
  • BonaFideUK
    BonaFideUK Posts: 313 Member
    I'd recommend at a maximum to eat at a 20% deficit. I'd actually recommend it to be more like a 10% deficit. Losing weight too quickly will give your skin no time to adjust and also rapid weight loss means you will also lose your muscle mass.

    On to a second point, you wont look ripped at 20% BF. Women need about 15% BF to start looking defined, even less to look ripped.
  • Sarahwantshealth
    Sarahwantshealth Posts: 41 Member
    I'd recommend at a maximum to eat at a 20% deficit. I'd actually recommend it to be more like a 10% deficit. Losing weight too quickly will give your skin no time to adjust and also rapid weight loss means you will also lose your muscle mass.

    On to a second point, you wont look ripped at 20% BF. Women need about 15% BF to start looking defined, even less to look ripped.

    The 20% is based on clients I have, granted most are younger, who have 6 packs and major definetion and are at about 21% , also my daughter, who at 22% , puts most men to same. Also has a stomach to be envied. I guess all our bodies are different, I know whati want, if the 'number' doesn't get me to it I will keep going!
  • BonaFideUK
    BonaFideUK Posts: 313 Member
    I'd recommend at a maximum to eat at a 20% deficit. I'd actually recommend it to be more like a 10% deficit. Losing weight too quickly will give your skin no time to adjust and also rapid weight loss means you will also lose your muscle mass.

    On to a second point, you wont look ripped at 20% BF. Women need about 15% BF to start looking defined, even less to look ripped.

    The 20% is based on clients I have, granted most are younger, who have 6 packs and major definetion and are at about 21% , also my daughter, who at 22% , puts most men to same. Also has a stomach to be envied. I guess all our bodies are different, I know whati want, if the 'number' doesn't get me to it I will keep going!

    yea sorry, I dont know how you arrive at those BF % numbers but they are way off. No one is defined at 21 - 22% BF.
  • ladyark
    ladyark Posts: 1,101 Member
    I started out at 200 pounds and i am 5ft tall. I also was about 43 % BF when i started.

    My goal is to be at 20% or less in the next 3 years. I am currently at 27% BF and seem to be holding for a few months now.

    I currently weight 122 lbs. I am not ripped but am starting to see the results of my efforts. Still have a long way to go and i will get there one day.

    I have eaten anywhere from the 1200 cals to 1600 cals. a day. I am not in between at about 1400 most days. I was gaining on 1600. But, if my body wants to eat i will let it. I eat at about 20% below tdee but im sure it could be adjusted since i have lost so much weight in the last 15 months already.

    Ripped is always a possablity if you want it bad enough. Wishing wont do it....putting in the work will. Make it your priority and realize that you are not 20 yrs old to begin with and Dont compare yourself to anyone else. Just make yourself the best version of you that you can.

    Good luck!!
  • MsWallwoman
    MsWallwoman Posts: 161
    If you are truly dedicated and fiercely determined to reach your goals, I recommend a qualified coach or nutritionalist. They have put in the time and have the education behind them to help you reach your goals in the best and healthiest way possible. When you think of the money aspect, think of it as an investment in yourself. You are worth it!

    Good luck and kick some butt. Ignore all negative posts and reach for your dreams! You CAN do it! :)

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