anybody trying to get 5% bodyfat

fcgfit
fcgfit Posts: 10
in Goal: Maintaining Weight
Hi everyone, my name is Felipe and im right now around 20% bodyfat trying to get to 5% bodyfat.

I dont want to stay at 5%, just want to get there to know i can.

Im looking for any tips, suggestions, and observations, from people that are in the same goal or achieved it already.

Thanks
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  • GreatDepression
    GreatDepression Posts: 347 Member
    Uh, I'd like to get under 10% but not sure if I can. My body has never had a "low" body fat and seems to be trying to hold on to what's left right now (and there's a lot of it).
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    5%?


    Are you serious?

    Have you seen pictures of people with that really really low fat percentage?
  • MrGonzo05
    MrGonzo05 Posts: 1,120 Member
    Not advisable. Your hormones will tank if you drop much below 10%. But do what you like.
  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
    If you're not doing it for a pro competition, then why put yourself through that kind of torture? Maybe go below 10 percent and re-evaluate.
  • Snow3y
    Snow3y Posts: 1,412 Member
    Don't listen to some of these people, getting down to that % is not as bad as people make it seem. It is really awesome you're trying to push yourself to the limit, just ensure you don't stay at that low of a % .. I'm sure you know that of course :) I'm gna hit you a FR, because your goals seem similar to mine in some ways :)
  • caesar164
    caesar164 Posts: 312 Member
    Most that get that low use drugs to achieve those result... At 8% body fat you will look extremely shredded!! You don't look to be 20% in those pics...
  • MSLUC
    MSLUC Posts: 30
    eat ice cream and enjoy life. lol. 5%, according to MFP blogs is not sustainable. You can get there, but only for a short period of time,( one to three days). Like just before a body competition event. Not a goal to keep long term.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    Wow. No.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    No. I am definitely not.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    That would not really be possible for a female. Essential body fat is about 10-12%.
  • joan23_us
    joan23_us Posts: 263 Member
    Hi everyone, my name is Felipe and im right now around 20% bodyfat trying to get to 5% bodyfat.

    I dont want to stay at 5%, just want to get there to know i can.

    Im looking for any tips, suggestions, and observations, from people that are in the same goal or achieved it already.

    Thanks

    I've joined this group recently.... they will be running a fatloss comp. starting july, jump on board if you are interested...

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/road2shredded/

    hit me a FR as well, same goals.... ;)
  • snazzyjazzy21
    snazzyjazzy21 Posts: 1,298 Member
    I would probably be dead at 5%. :drinker:
  • Deipneus
    Deipneus Posts: 1,854 Member
    That would not really be possible for a female. Essential body fat is about 10-12%.
    Also, a function of age.
  • holly1283
    holly1283 Posts: 741 Member
    My first reaction is are you trying to turn into a steak that is so lean it would be too tough to eat! As was said unless you are training for some competition there is no good reason to do that to yourself unless you are trying to prove everyone wrong that it wouldn't hurt you. Why ask when you'll do what you want anyway?
  • alereck
    alereck Posts: 343 Member
    You are talking body building competition where there is almost no fat left in your body. This is a lifestyle not a goal you add to your day. This people have nutritionists, coaches and physicians to help them achieve that goal and probably a lot of steroids.

    Sounds like something you just spit out of your month but if not, good luck!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    Hi everyone, my name is Felipe and im right now around 20% bodyfat trying to get to 5% bodyfat.

    I dont want to stay at 5%, just want to get there to know i can.

    Im looking for any tips, suggestions, and observations, from people that are in the same goal or achieved it already.

    Thanks
    My standard approach was: Low carb, high protein, moderate fat diet, 12-16 weeks long, an hour of moderate cardio (back then it was a stationary bike) a day, lifting for about 2 hours a day and the last week was a carb depletion/carb up process. I did it to compete, but my best was only 7% body fat.
    5% is attainable IF you're willing to do what it takes to get there.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    5%?


    Are you serious?

    Have you seen pictures of people with that really really low fat percentage?
    Well the guys that do it are ripped to shreds. It doesn't last but a day though.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    Not advisable. Your hormones will tank if you drop much below 10%. But do what you like.
    So true. That's why natural bodybuilders have a much harder time attaining single digit percentages.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    If you're not doing it for a pro competition, then why put yourself through that kind of torture? Maybe go below 10 percent and re-evaluate.
    Probably the same reason someone runs a marathon or does and Ironman competition...................to challenge themselves.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • fcgfit
    fcgfit Posts: 10
    I m we people sometimes do foolish things but i believe once i get there i will know what it is like and how does it feel. Like a said i do not plan on staying, but maybe if it suits my lifestyle i will. But i will only be able to decide once i get there.

    For anyone that are under 10% how does it feel.?????
  • fcgfit
    fcgfit Posts: 10
    I will.
  • fcgfit
    fcgfit Posts: 10
    Hello again im not asking for advice whether to do it or not. I asked what is it like to achieve or come close to it. I understand that it may be not achievable, but im up to a good challenge, indeed i have been in a very boring job, so that goal is bringing some joy into my life.

    I will try to join the challenge to lose bodyfat.

    Thanks to the last guy that gave me some insights and plan.

    Also as bad as it could be, i believe it wouldn't be worst than, smoking, drinking, not spleeping well, and a bunch of other things that i dont do.

    Thanks for all the replies.
  • Firehawk734
    Firehawk734 Posts: 132 Member
    Im not trying to get that low, but id like to get to about 8%. My body has really been fighting me lately. Im around 15%.

    I wish u the best. Its good u have goals. Always important to have some purpose in ur training.
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    I am nowhere near 5%; maybe you can update this thread or start a new one as you progress. The sacrifices to make a single digit BF number will be interesting and for the vast majority of people something they will only read about. Best of luck, very ambitious goal.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    Whatever you do, DON'T take any advice from ccf_trainer (who claims to be at 5% body fat and maintaining). He'll just try to sell you Herbalife supplements.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Don't listen to some of these people, getting down to that % is not as bad as people make it seem. It is really awesome you're trying to push yourself to the limit, just ensure you don't stay at that low of a % .. I'm sure you know that of course :) I'm gna hit you a FR, because your goals seem similar to mine in some ways :)

    Whether or not it's bad is going to be quite individual.

    I think it's very fair to say that the majority of people will suffer in some way getting to that level of leanness and that's not a price many people should be willing to pay under non competitive circumstances.
  • AnabolicKyle
    AnabolicKyle Posts: 489 Member
    Most that get that low use drugs to achieve those result... At 8% body fat you will look extremely shredded!! You don't look to be 20% in those pics...

    this^^^
  • iPlatano
    iPlatano Posts: 487 Member
    The question here is:

    Are you going to compete?
    And are you willing to feel like **** and sluggish with no energy?

    Oh and the testosterone drop as well? ;)
  • tycho_mx
    tycho_mx Posts: 426 Member
    I m we people sometimes do foolish things but i believe once i get there i will know what it is like and how does it feel. Like a said i do not plan on staying, but maybe if it suits my lifestyle i will. But i will only be able to decide once i get there.

    For anyone that are under 10% how does it feel.?????

    No offence to my fellow MFP's, maybe this is the wrong board. Most of us here are above our weight and fat targets!

    Some groups I know that consistently hit (as a group) below 10%:

    Olympic wrestlers
    Lightweight rowers
    Nordic skiers
    Bodybuilders

    Take a look at their communities, regimes and strategies. Maybe you'll find something that works for you.

    I am about 13% right now, and having a rough time trying to make 10.
  • Ilikelamps
    Ilikelamps Posts: 482 Member
    Hi philipe

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