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Originally Posted by Bedroom Eyes
Okay so reading through this thread is kind of confusing me, other than what seb just posted. I'm currently about 6'1, 170lbs which is pretty small. But I've done a body fat test and came in around 15-17%. I want to drop this without actually losing weight. I want to try and get to say 180lbs but only about 9-11% body fat.
I'll admit, my diet over this summer hasn't been great but once I get into university this fall, I'm changing everything right away; whole grain bread, pasta, more veggies/fruits. But what is a general rule for losing body fat but maintaining/building muscle mass in order to maintain weight? I plan on following a specific gym routine as well as running/doing HIIT runs/sprints once or twice a week.
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Your body fat percentage is probably in error. Also, do you know what 9-11% body fat looks like? A bodybuilder is 2-4%, sometimes 5%, someone in phenominal shape is around the 10% area. At 17% bf, 6'1 and 170 lbs you need to definitely start training to gain weight.
Basically, all that you ust listed, bread, pasta, fruits, veggies, that is all CARBS. This is something I learned recently. This will make up a large percentage of your calories.
From what I understand, if you eat 1800 Calories a day and you are recommended for 2400 calories a day, you will lose weight.
Now, if those 1800 calories come from purely carbs (Scenario A - sugars, potatoes, crap) you will lose weight differently from someone who is getting 1800 calories from a better option (Scenario B - veggies, meat, poultry, fish, etc.)
Think of it this way. If you work out and eat 1800 calories a day instead of 2400, Scenario B will yield in rip-ness where-as Scenario A will yield drastic amounts of muscle loss.
I plan on following a specific gym routine as well as running/doing HIIT runs/sprints once or twice a week
This sounds about right. Watch what you eat.
Also, Im confused, why the hell do you think that university life is going to make you a better eater? I am entering 4th year in september and my diet has always been horrible.
