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Losing 10% body fat

lia_1992
lia_1992 Posts: 47 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
how long do you think this will take starting at 33% body fat?

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  • Zedeff
    Zedeff Posts: 651 Member
    Percentages don't work that way. Is it 33% at 100 lbs, or 33% at 400 lbs? It makes a difference.
  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
    It took me about 90 days
    191.8 to 171.8 lbs.
    28.5 to 18% body fat.

    But like the above said, it depends on your current stats.
  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
    It took me about 90 days
    191.8 to 171.8 lbs.
    28.5 to 18% body fat.

    But like the above said, it depends on your current stats.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    galgenstrick wrote: »
    It took me about 90 days
    191.8 to 171.8 lbs.
    28.5 to 18% body fat.

    But like the above said, it depends on your current stats.

    Really?

    How are you measuring that drop?
  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    galgenstrick wrote: »
    It took me about 90 days
    191.8 to 171.8 lbs.
    28.5 to 18% body fat.

    But like the above said, it depends on your current stats.

    Really?

    How are you measuring that drop?

    I've been using calipers - 3 point. as well as bioimpedence, both show the same trend. Here's my data if you're interested.

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Are you saying that you want to lose 10% of your body fat (from 33% to 29.7%) or 30.3% of your body fat (from 33 % to 23%)?
  • stevencloser
    stevencloser Posts: 8,911 Member
    galgenstrick wrote: »
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    galgenstrick wrote: »
    It took me about 90 days
    191.8 to 171.8 lbs.
    28.5 to 18% body fat.

    But like the above said, it depends on your current stats.

    Really?

    How are you measuring that drop?

    I've been using calipers - 3 point. as well as bioimpedence, both show the same trend. Here's my data if you're interested.

    q52szlt2ymvo.png

    The caliper method tells me I'm at 10%. I'm nowhere near that.
  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
    stevencloser wrote: »
    galgenstrick wrote: »
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    galgenstrick wrote: »
    It took me about 90 days
    191.8 to 171.8 lbs.
    28.5 to 18% body fat.

    But like the above said, it depends on your current stats.

    Really?

    How are you measuring that drop?

    I've been using calipers - 3 point. as well as bioimpedence, both show the same trend. Here's my data if you're interested.

    q52szlt2ymvo.png

    The caliper method tells me I'm at 10%. I'm nowhere near that.

    As long as you're measuring consistently, you'll get an accurate trend, even if the actual number is not accurate. There's a difference between precision and accuracy.
  • lia_1992
    lia_1992 Posts: 47 Member
    I'm 153lb ATM 33% body fat but I want to lose 10% body fat to look leaner
  • lia_1992
    lia_1992 Posts: 47 Member
    galgenstrick wrote: »
    It took me about 90 days
    191.8 to 171.8 lbs.
    28.5 to 18% body fat.

    But like the above said, it depends on your current stats.


    Currently 153lbs 33% bf want to reduce my Bf to 23%
  • Emilia777
    Emilia777 Posts: 978 Member
    edited May 2015
    And you’re how tall? Is there any reason why you chose that specific number?

    Regardless, a good approach would be to start losing weight at a non-aggressive rate (maybe 1-1.5lb/week) and do some resistance training to maintain your muscle mass. How long it takes to reduce your bf% depends entirely on your chosen rate of weight loss and caloric deficit.

    I’m 128 lbs, 5’4”, and my estimated BF is 25-6%. My end-goal is 20%, but I have no idea how long that will take - I’m just enjoying the process at this point.
  • lia_1992
    lia_1992 Posts: 47 Member
    I'm 5
    Emilia777 wrote: »
    And you’re how tall? Is there any reason why you chose that specific number?

    Regardless, a good approach would be to start losing weight at a non-aggressive rate (maybe 1-1.5lb/week) and do some resistance training to maintain your muscle mass. How long it takes to reduce your bf% depends entirely on your chosen rate of weight loss and caloric deficit.

    I’m 128 lbs, 5’4”, and my estimated BF is 25-6%. My end-goal is 20%, but I have no idea how long that will take - I’m just enjoying the process at this point.

    I'm 5"7 n I'm not sure really I think I'd like to get to 23% see how I feel then reevaluate

  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    I'm 160lb and my estimated BF is 23-24% because muscles

    So eat at a defecit and lift heavy things
  • Emilia777
    Emilia777 Posts: 978 Member
    lia_1992 wrote: »
    I'm 5
    Emilia777 wrote: »
    And you’re how tall? Is there any reason why you chose that specific number?

    Regardless, a good approach would be to start losing weight at a non-aggressive rate (maybe 1-1.5lb/week) and do some resistance training to maintain your muscle mass. How long it takes to reduce your bf% depends entirely on your chosen rate of weight loss and caloric deficit.

    I’m 128 lbs, 5’4”, and my estimated BF is 25-6%. My end-goal is 20%, but I have no idea how long that will take - I’m just enjoying the process at this point.

    I'm 5"7 n I'm not sure really I think I'd like to get to 23% see how I feel then reevaluate

    That’s as good a plan as any :smile: . I’d definitely look into a heavy lifting program like Starting Strength, Stronglifts 5x5, or Strong Curves. Eat at a deficit, lift, maintain muscle mass, lose fat, see what happens, and have fun :smile:
  • lia_1992
    lia_1992 Posts: 47 Member
    Thanks guys!!! Any idea how long it might take?
  • cavia
    cavia Posts: 457 Member
    It took me a year to get from 37% to just over 25%. (dexa scan for both measurements).
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    According to the calculator below you'd have to get to 134. That assumes no loss of lean body mass, which is unlikely but a best guess. So 19 pounds. I'd say 38 weeks, or 9 months. Best guess but don't bet money on it.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Oops. Here's the link.

    http://www.fat2fittools.com/tools/ibw/
  • Emilia777
    Emilia777 Posts: 978 Member
    cavia wrote: »
    It took me a year to get from 37% to just over 25%. (dexa scan for both measurements).

    @cavia Are you power cleaning that (in your profile pic)?? It looks *awesome*. That’s amazing, I’m a complete lightweight on the cleans, and they still psych me out. Do feel free to share any wisdom :smiley:

    As for how long it will take, I have no idea, OP. Any reason why duration is so important? Just… get started. You’ll get there :smile:
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    I don't think anyone can tell you how long it will take, as there are too many variables. How you adhere to a deficit and what you're doing to maintain muscle mass will play huge factors in any guesstimate.
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