I am using a set of scales to check bf %. These scales you have to set it with your height and gender..after it checks your weight it gives a reading of bf...
It is frustrating that to lose fat, i have to lose strength aswell. So if i want to gain strength, i have to eat more fat and along with the strength gain comes a higher bf % so i cant win.
Luke
Joel Rosart <joel.rosart@...> wrote:
Hi Luke,
You lost 6.5 kg in 6 weeks. That's 2.4 pounds per week. I'd say that's bordering on too fast, but at least the fat is coming off.
I don't remember if I asked before, but what method are you using to measure body fat? If 23.5% is accurate, I wouldn't be surprised that you still have a layer of fat over your gut. I
wouldn't call the following table authoritative, but it should give you the basics on body fat percentages.
*General Body Fat Percentage Categories
Classification
Women (% fat)
Men (% fat)
Essential Fat
10-12%
2-4%
Athletes
14-20%
6-13%
Fitness
21-24%
14-17%
Acceptable
25-31%
18-25%
Obese
32% plus
25% plus
*American Council on Exercise
My guess is that the photos of Rob in NHE were probably when he was 8-10% BF. I've never looked nearly that good, but it gives us something to aspire to =)
I have just switched fromm bb eating to regular nhe about 6weeks ago. I was 86kg with about 26% bf...now im 79.5kg and 23.5% bf. I have lost a noticeable amount of strength like 5kg of the big excercises like squats/bench. Is this normal? I think i may have cut down the fat too much. It seems no matter how much weight i lose, i always have a thin layer of fat over my gut, and losing fat aswell as strength prob means im losing muscle aswell??....cant win
I was also wondering about the time between pre and post workout meals but it looks like we are all doing the same thing there anyway.....luke
I have just switched fromm bb eating to regular nhe about 6weeks ago. I was 86kg with about 26% bf...now im 79.5kg and 23.5% bf. I have lost a noticeable...
Hi Luke, You lost 6.5 kg in 6 weeks. That's 2.4 pounds per week. I'd say that's bordering on too fast, but at least the fat is coming off. I don't remember if...
Joel I am using a set of scales to check bf %. These scales you have to set it with your height and gender..after it checks your weight it gives a reading of...
Luke, Does the scale also ask for your age? I'm highly suspicious of those mainly because if you're older it will tack on extra fat. As far as your dilemma, I...
joel cant remember if i had to program my age into the scales - it was a few months ago and once its done, it remembers it every time i stand on them. How does...
Ive switched from BB eating to normal NHE eating months ago, i dont recommend it to anyone who doesnt want to lose lean mass and strength with the fat that...
Luke, I'm sorry to hear you're having so much trouble with the NHE plan. Assuming you're doing everything correctly, no one can give you a 100% guarantee that ...
Joel, i used to eat high carb/low fat but due to the massive energy swings went to atkins then NHE. Always wanted to sleep on high carb. Have you tried...
Luke, The current research on post workout nutrition is still quite contradictory. Here's an interesting article written on Testosterone Nation last year ...
Joel, thanks for the link i will check it out. Am i going to try 30-50g carbs post workout? I probably will and possibly even pre workout aswell, but want more...
Luke, Body fat estimation is rather difficult. I know you've heard it countless times before but sometimes the mirror is the easiest method. I would consider...
I'm so clueless on my Bodfat - I'm 32 5-10 175 with a pretty defined six pack and my bioelectric scale says im 19%. It's going to give me body dsymorphic...
J, 19% does sound high for you. I'm assuming your arms would be pretty defined as well? A few veins? Deltoid definition? If this is the case then you'd ...
Yeah, have veins showing at the biceps, at the shoulders,etc. Even have one poking out of my lower abs a bit. then on my calves and this goofy vein on my...
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