body fat percentage question

**getbig888** · 03-09-2005, 04:23 PM

I might get flamed for this, but is there anyway to tell how much bf you have lost by the amount of lbs you have lost? say if someone has lost 20 lbs and arms, chest, and all other measurements have remained the same except for the waist. kinda stupid question but just wondering

**dr.shred** · 03-09-2005, 04:34 PM

most likely you have if thats the case. You should be able tell because you do see yourself everyday. Get it tested then you'll know for sure or post pics.

**getbig888** · 03-09-2005, 04:42 PM

yea i know that i have dropped body fat i was just wondering if there was any way to know how much bf would be lost in 20lbs if i retained all my muscle?

**fitnessguy** · 03-09-2005, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by dr.shred

most likely you have if thats the case. You should be able tell because you do see yourself everyday. Get it tested then you'll know for sure or post pics.

ditto, losing bf and keeping size is a good thing. Good job :spudnik4:

**getbig888** · 03-09-2005, 04:45 PM

thnx bros, but how much bf you think that is?

**fitnessguy** · 03-09-2005, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by getbig888

thnx bros, but how much bf you think that is?

no way for me to tell unless you post a pic or something...

**Hypertrophy** · 03-09-2005, 05:19 PM

On average, about 2-3 pounds of "pure bodyfat" lost equals approximately 1% decrease in bodyfat for a leaner person. It is also assumed, that you didn't gain any muscle. These are assumptions~