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Losing the last few % of body fat - tips please

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FutopiaDad · 28/03/2015 00:26

Hi all

I'm currently in the region of 17% body fat and have never been able to get myself down anywhere between 12-15%.

I do a mixture of weights and cardio although it's biased towards weights. I generally eat healthily and never diet as my intake is such that I don't really put on or lose weight.

For once I'd love to drop the final few % but really don't know what's ahead of me in terms of discipline. Has anyone here been in a similar situation and be kind enough to share their experience e.g. change in exercise routine, key diet changes etc.

I have a sweet tooth so know that needs to go but any other tips would be appreciated.

Maybe if anyone is in the same boat then we could keep a log and offer some moral support!

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FutopiaDad · 28/03/2015 07:05

Thanks for the feedback Smile

It's tricky as there is different info available and 17% seems to lie in the 'ideal' band (so you're right houseofnerds). But I didn't think 12-15% was extreme, or at least I hope not.

Vivacia

I've never really done the bulk/cut thing hence appealing to the more knowledgeable. My thing has always been to eat and exercise well, which has served me well but just for once I'd like to get leaner.

Do you think this is possible for an amateur or is a PT necessary? Thanks

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Eastpoint · 28/03/2015 06:58

Men's Health might be able to help more than Mumsnet.

Vivacia · 28/03/2015 06:49

I think wanting to be 12-15% is a reasonable goal for a man. Have you done a bulk and cut cycle?

houseofnerds · 28/03/2015 00:39

Why would you want to? 17% is well within the usual limits for fit blokes?

Or are you prepping for a performance? In which case, you need a specialist site, and to realise that it is not maintainable as a norm.