Help with my BF %......pics

[Portcityjbird]

[Portcityjbird]

Im 5'10 185-190lbs 29yrs old

[Back In Black]

22ish. Have you got legs?

[Portcityjbird]

Hell no....lol

[--->>405<<---]

22ish. Have you got legs?

i concur..

[gbrice75]

I actually think you're lower than that... 18ish... no way are you over 20. Sometimes a lower muscle mass (no offense) will give the illusion of a higher bodyfat percentage. I believe that's what's going on here. I can see the outline of your upper abs; that wouldn't be the case around 20% and up.

[crazy mike]

I actually think you're lower than that... 18ish... no way are you over 20. Sometimes a lower muscle mass (no offense) will give the illusion of a higher bodyfat percentage. I believe that's what's going on here. I can see the outline of your upper abs; that wouldn't be the case around 20% and up.

Sorry gbrice, don't think you got it, ha.. just my OP. But I agree with austinite and 405....crazy mike

[Portcityjbird]

So which way should i go before AAS cycle...cut or bulk???

[Tx89]

Cut. Without a single doubt.

[Portcityjbird]

The thought of cutting down to 160 is terrible

[Back In Black]

Cut by 15lbs, you'll be amazed how much better you look.

[crazy mike]

Cut. Without a single doubt.

Cut by 15lbs, you'll be amazed how much better you look.

If you want to look good NOW cut, then you will see. I told you about those biceps, that's what they are saying they will come right out. When you get leaner you will see just what really need immediate attention other the whole body as we know. Then build big mass, Good Luck ...crazy mike

[gbrice75]

Sorry gbrice, don't think you got it, ha.. just my OP. But I agree with austinite and 405....crazy mike

Np Mike. I just don't see what you guys are seeing. If he's 22%, I must be 18.

OP - we can sit here and argue over arbitrary (because we're all wrong guessing anyway) numbers all day. What I think we can ALL agree on is the fact that you'll look much better with a lower bodyfat.

So which way should i go before AAS cycle...cut or bulk???

Cut, no question. Trust me, I know from first hand experience how crappy it feels to cut and look/feel like a scrawny little nothing, but remember that it's only temporary. You'll have a MUCH easier time building muscle starting with a 'blank canvas' vs. trying to juggle maintaining a mid-level bodyfat and building muscle. Further, our bodies seem to partition nutrients more efficiently as we get leaner. i.e. people with higher bodyfat tend to store more bodyfat, and vice versa. Ain't that a bitch? But, nobody said this game was fair!

[Portcityjbird]

This is me at 178lbs. Before the damn holidays...lol

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This is me at 178lbs. Before the damn holidays...lol

dad gummit man u gained all that over the holidays!??

[Portcityjbird]

Yes October till now

[Windex]

No way he is 20% or higher. Yes, his LBM is low but I am sticking with Gbrice on this one. I would guess 17-18% BF. In any case, cutting would be the way to go.

[lovbyts]

This is me at 178lbs. Before the damn holidays...lol

dad gummit man u gained all that over the holidays!??

Yes October till now

I have never got the whole gaining weight over the holiday thing. Just how much do people change their eating habits over a given time/holiday? I mean from October to now what you have Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter? That's only 5 days of eating bad or not good. A few days of eating bad is not going to do that to you.

People need to stop using the Holiday excuse. It's nothing more than poor eating habits. Doesnt matter what time of year it is.

[Portcityjbird]

Yes exactly poor eating habits!but the holiday gives you the excuse to do it..and on top of all that i have been drinking too.im not going to lie hell i got two kids and i love pizza,candy and mac and cheese etc.....but its ok ill lose the fat again it just slows down the look i want.nobodys to blame but myself!!!!!

[--->>405<<---]

ok well now u have established u need to cut so what is ur plan??

[Portcityjbird]

Im going to go with the cut...
1700 cals a day
Cardio in the am
Lifting in the pm
I don't know but i might try the IF diet
I will lose 10-15 get back to you with pics and we can see if im ready to bulk....really would like to bulk fast as possible

[MickeyKnox]

For future reference. This is not exact,but a solid guide for the average man. Incidentally, you look like the man at 25% "after the damn holidays"..imho.

[Portcityjbird]

Yea that sucks!!so i was 20 before.well would be nice to get around 12-15

[--->>405<<---]

Im going to go with the cut...
1700 cals a day
Cardio in the am
Lifting in the pm

how did u come up with 1700cals?

For future reference. This is not exact,but a solid guide for the average man. Incidentally, you look like the man at 25% "after the damn holidays"..imho.

i think 20-22% is a decent guesstimation and what i would run my numbers on..

Yea that sucks!!so i was 20 before.well would be nice to get around 12-15

it can happen and will as long as u maintain decent compliance to the diet..

[Portcityjbird]

Don't laugh or flip out but my fitness pal says for 2 pounds a week 1700 is it

[MickeyKnox]

how did u come up with 1700cals?


i think 20-22% is a decent guesstimation and what i would run my numbers on..

I'll buy that for a buck two ninety eight.

[largerthannormal]

By your left picture it looks like the holidays kicked your ass. Literally!

[--->>405<<---]

well how much do u weigh?185 or 190???

[Tron3219]

well how much do u weigh?185 or 190???

I can fluctuate 5 pound with a good poop! Lol

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[austinite]

I can fluctuate 5 pound with a good poop! Lol

-Chomp Chomp Chomp-Clink Clink Clink-

I'm taking a laser gun to that sig.

[Portcityjbird]

188 right now

[zaggahamma]

20 ish

[cue_artist]

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