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How to drop my fat percentage?! without gaining muscles.

someonelikemyself
someonelikemyself Posts: 192
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
if i lose abit of weight and drop my fat percentage my body would look a lot better have you ever felt that way? i mean we don't really realize how body composition really affects the way it looks.
I'm not sure how to do it though..so can you guys give me tips based on your experience?
i don't want to visit a nutritionist so i'm hoping this works without the help of one and i also dont want to gain muscles to avoid looking bulky i just want the muscles beneath the fat to show

thank you very much..

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  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    You need to gain muscle to lose body fat. Believe me, you will not be bulky. Some people dedicate tons of time and energy to being bulky and can't achieve it. It is one of the biggest exercise myths out there.

    Start strength training and you will see a dip in body fat and I promise, there is no way in hell you will bulk up.
  • funkycamper
    funkycamper Posts: 998 Member
    If you haven't done so yet, I suggest reading all the stickies at the top of the General Diet & Weight Loss section. Great stuff in there and should get you started on the right path.
  • someonelikemyself
    someonelikemyself Posts: 192
    thanks a lot i recently started weight training =)
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,108 Member
    if i lose abit of weight and drop my fat percentage my body would look a lot better have you ever felt that way? i mean we don't really realize how body composition really affects the way it looks.
    I'm not sure how to do it though..so can you guys give me tips based on your experience?
    i don't want to visit a nutritionist so i'm hoping this works without the help of one and i also dont want to gain muscles to avoid looking bulky i just want the muscles beneath the fat to show

    thank you very much..
    Then lift some weights. You DON'T gain muscle on a calorie deficit and lifting will retain the muscle you have already and raises your RMR (if you're lifting heavy) which intern burns more body fat.


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  • Coco_Puff
    Coco_Puff Posts: 823 Member
    Gaining some muscle is a wonderful thing, turns your body into a fat burning machine. And I don't mean the bulky kind. Just nice muscle tone, to create a firm, toned body!
  • someonelikemyself
    someonelikemyself Posts: 192
    thanks a lot! both of you
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