Author Topic: lowest bodyfat% that is healthy and can be maintained year round? (Read 4983 times)

I train for a high intensity cardio sport as well as BBing, i am clean now, sometimes i wake up in the middle of the night and i can't sleep because i have no fat left to burn. I would stay around 6-7% by a guess to go lower i would need to be on something or need some more years of maturity and quality. I almost can't eat enough i drink milk with most meals now i have had enough of eating.

the choad · « **Reply #32 on:** September 25, 2007, 09:52:37 PM »

Quote from: The Coach on September 25, 2007, 09:38:31 PM

He's wrong
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i HAVE THE BOOK BODYOPUS IN FRONT OF ME YOU STUPID CONSERVATIVE

chaos · « **Reply #33 on:** September 25, 2007, 09:53:55 PM »

Quote from: Mclovin on September 25, 2007, 09:40:48 PM

He may be posting new pics soon; everyone will be shocked.

Heard it all before Adam, and it's hard to shock anyone since you only weighed 160lbs anyways

The Coach · « **Reply #34 on:** September 25, 2007, 09:55:53 PM »

Quote from: chaos on September 25, 2007, 09:53:55 PM

Heard it all before Adam, and it's hard to shock anyone since you only weighed 160lbs anyways

I don't think he knows what 3-4% looks like. But if he does, he ain't going to find it on an Olympia stage...or not very many other stages for that matter.

Pete Nice · « **Reply #35 on:** September 25, 2007, 11:01:17 PM »

Quote from: PANDAEMONIUM on September 25, 2007, 09:39:44 PM

He moderates a forum on Matt C's bodybuildingpro site.

Matt C's not around much anymore

flexingtonsteele · « **Reply #36 on:** September 26, 2007, 12:07:55 AM »

everyone thinks there bodyfat is much lower than it actually is.

So if they say they are at 10% they are usually 12-14%

And if they say they are under 10, they are usually right around 10%.

So with that being said, 8-10% bf is maintainable for most, if they watch what they eat and exercise regularly, and are naturally lean

D.L. 5 · « **Reply #37 on:** September 26, 2007, 12:10:37 AM »

Quote from: Mclovin on September 25, 2007, 09:40:48 PM

He may be posting new pics soon; everyone will be shocked.

I will not be shocked. Adonis is capable of amazing feats.

PANDAEMONIUM · « **Reply #38 on:** September 26, 2007, 12:11:01 AM »

Quote from: Pete Nice on September 25, 2007, 11:01:17 PM

Matt C's not around much anymore

I noticed that too. Where's he been?

affeman · « **Reply #39 on:** September 26, 2007, 02:01:18 AM »

Quote from: Mclovin on September 25, 2007, 09:40:48 PM

He may be posting new pics soon; everyone will be shocked.

I will be shocked when he posts his deadlift video....

mass243 · « **Reply #40 on:** September 26, 2007, 02:10:53 AM »

Quote from: tom joad on September 25, 2007, 11:16:02 AM

I think it can be quite a bit lower and still be in good health. Flex looked fairly healthy even when his bodyfat was measured at 0.00 %.

Samourai Pizzacat · « **Reply #41 on:** September 26, 2007, 03:42:41 AM »

go lower than 8-10, your immune system will be affected. Since I have a rock solid immune system I can pull it off (never even had antibitiotics), but someone that is less fortunate will have to stay at a higher BF.

Bobby · « **Reply #42 on:** September 26, 2007, 09:38:32 AM »

can someone post pics of different BF levels for reference?

Trev · « **Reply #43 on:** September 26, 2007, 09:41:12 AM »

Check out Clarence Bass on www.cbass.com
This guy has lived at 3-5% bodyfat for the last 29 years and is THE authority on such matters. Great educational size for true bodybuilders too.

Fatpanda · « **Reply #44 on:** September 26, 2007, 10:38:21 AM »

Quote from: just_a_pilgrim on September 25, 2007, 09:48:58 PM

sometimes i wake up in the middle of the night and i can't sleep because i have no fat left to burn.

hahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahaha

quite possibly the funniest quote ever in getbig history

Hedgehog · « **Reply #45 on:** September 26, 2007, 10:42:39 AM »

Quote from: PANDAEMONIUM on September 26, 2007, 12:11:01 AM

I noticed that too. Where's he been?

Height apartheid on Getbig?

PANDAEMONIUM · « **Reply #46 on:** September 26, 2007, 10:44:07 AM »

This guy "pumphard" who posts on the Y board claims to weight 350 lbs at be at 25% body fat. What do you think?

Hedgehog · « **Reply #47 on:** September 26, 2007, 10:54:12 AM »

Quote from: PANDAEMONIUM on September 26, 2007, 10:44:07 AM

This guy "pumphard" who posts on the Y board claims to weight 350 lbs at be at 25% body fat. What do you think?

Definitely 350 lbs, I won't question that.

Conservatively speaking, judging by his pectoral area, his fingers, and his chin(s), I'd say he's about 45+ %.

If he went down to a healthy 20-25 %, he would be around 260-270 lbs.

And at a very fit 10-15 %, he would be around 230-240 lbs. Very big.

But he needs to lose 100+ lbs.

PANDAEMONIUM · « **Reply #48 on:** September 26, 2007, 11:01:18 AM »

Quote from: Hedgehog on September 26, 2007, 10:54:12 AM

Definitely 350 lbs, I won't question that.

Conservatively speaking, judging by his pectoral area, his fingers, and his chin(s), I'd say he's about 45+ %.

If he went down to a healthy 20-25 %, he would be around 260-270 lbs.

And at a very fit 10-15 %, he would be around 230-240 lbs. Very big.

But he needs to lose 100+ lbs.

Thanks, Hedge. That confirms my own suspicions. I think we need to organize an intervention for this guy. Between his morbid obesity and the constant agitation he shows from his non-stop meltdowns on the Y, his heart won't last long.

SteelePegasus · « **Reply #49 on:** September 26, 2007, 11:20:03 AM »

for a natty that wants to enjoy life, eat somewhat regular and not put too much effort into it..I would say 10-12