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What part of your body do you focus on as being “fat” looking?

If it’s your waist, you might be mistaking your hipbone shape for a flat tire. Seems to me like you just have tall hips. (Imagine what the bone would look like underneath.)

It's really your preference. If you're happy with your BF % then bulk if not cut.

A rule of thumb is if your bf % is 10-12% or lower bulk. Any higher cut.

Here is a great macro calculator. http://gravitus.co/tools/macro-calculator/

I would highly suggest to get a $21 scale on Amazon instead of using Reddit to find out how many calories you should be eating. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07D7R25JV/ Once you get your body fat percentage from that scale go to https://tdeecalculator.net/ and calculate your maintenance calories. judging by your looks I think you can definitely qualify for body recomposition which would be reducing your diet by 10% of your maintenance calories. once you get the scale it should not take more than 5 minutes

Congrats on everything you’ve achieved! Just want to say that even if you do nothing, those stretch marks will fade—they don’t stay purple, they’ll turn white and be much less visible. I wouldn’t stress about it, but if you are—I got a face injury that would leave a scar and I contacted several plastic surgeons who all recommended bioCorneum. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G17U5K6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) Definitely avoid sun whatever you do while the scar fades. Good luck & you are doing fantastic and should be proud!

> I hope it’s just a mistake because I’m already too full already

Liquid calories my friend. Helps a ton.

>I also eat 100% clean. Whole grains, legumes, nuts, lean meat, veggies etc.

What are you scanning here? How are you tracking those calories?

Like /u/Tudius said, I'd highly recommend getting a food scale off Amazon. I own this one. It only costs $13.34 and it works great. Use it devoutly for a week or two so that you can double check everything. The calories/math just isn't adding up. You may need to consume more, but I'm betting on under counting calories.

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Buy this book, it's all you need.

Try this smart tape!
It can not only record your circumference, but also calculate the body fat rate, and at the same time, it can also calculate the more accurate body fat rate in combination with the body fat scale compensation, allowing you to better grasp the changes in your body.
https://www.amazon.com/Slimpal-Bluetooth-Retractable-Measuring-Bodybuilding/dp/B09CDNXY9N

Try this smart tape!
It can not only record your circumference, but also calculate the body fat rate, and at the same time, it can also calculate the more accurate body fat rate in combination with the body fat scale compensation, allowing you to better grasp the changes in your body.
https://www.amazon.com/Slimpal-Bluetooth-Retractable-Measuring-Bodybuilding/dp/B09CDNXY9N

https://files.fm/u/43gan5nfq. <— link from short video of posing if the pics arent clear.

Im naturally an ectormorph bodytype and as a kid i used to be very skinny, so skinny that u could see my rib cage. Obviously i gained a lot of fat around my belly area and lower back. Now my question is should i shred down or build first more muscles? Im scared of getting back to cut and end up looking just skinny without visual mass. because i dont have enough mass yet? 5,6ft 145lbs. Anyone can advice?

I train 5/6days a week PPL btw Currently not tracking kcals, just making sure getting enough protein in.

This app counts your push ups using your phone's proximity sensor. It has some other neat features like: voice counting, achievements, timing and pace indicator, a leaderboard and a local saving system that stores your overall performance statistics.

At the moment, it is available for free on Play Store. Here's the app link.

Please let me know if you like it, and what could I improve about it to make it better. I appreciate any kind of feedback!

Thanks I might do that!

This is the rack I bought. It’s very sturdy and on sale right now! I can do all of my rings exercises on it.

https://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-Power-Exercise-Stand/dp/B00HYQP72O?th=1&amp;psc=1

I'm also doing the bodyweight workouts. I have a dip set and weighted vest. Purchase a dip set off Amazon and go crazy

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BH8C2MF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_l638FbF9SZGGF?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

You can do dips, rows, do modified pushups,,static holds,L sits, slanted standing pushups, sitting pullups, the list goes on. You can modify those exercises to make them easier till youre able to support your bodyweight fully.

From my view, you could do a slight cut or maintain, I'd lean towards maintain as you workout.

What are you doing currently for the bw routine?

I made a calculator that'll give you your monthly muscle growth rate. Eat to grow at that rate, your at a great body fat level. Props bro. Consider getting single digits lean once you have 5 ish years of experience, you'd plateaue hard by then.

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AesthetX.aesthetX iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1527850124

20- 25%. You can build muscle and lose fat as long as your above 12% bf and don't lose more than 1% of your weight a week. Consider natural bodybuilding is a slow process. Be patient, eat and train well, anf be consistent.

I made a calculator that can help you assess you bf with charts, can give you realistic goals (bodyweight, and muscle growth rate), and track your weekly sets by muscle group to train evenly. I hope it helps you.

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AesthetX.aesthetX iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1527850124

That's just the batty curse bro, being leans feels likes shit but looks legit. IMO you could use more development before you cut to single digits. Getting to and maintaining 12 % until your as developed as you like is sustainable. Once you hit that muscle goal cut to your desire and willpower.

I made a calculator that can help you out with the numbers, hope it helps

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AesthetX.aesthetX iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1527850124

I would say 15-20% looks ok but you obviously want to look amazing. Stay at your bodyweight and keep hitting the weights, focus in building muscle tiller you have around 3 -4 years of proper experience, then consider leaning down.

I made a calculator that includes a body fat chart to assess yourself and will give you a developed ideal bodyweight and muscle growth rate overtime. (It slows down as you become more advanced)

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AesthetX.aesthetX iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1527850124

Don't bulk too fast, it'll just be fat. You look lean and even rn so you could lean bulk and make sure you're training evenly.

I made a volume tracker that will keep you training even as long as you fill up the progress bars to 100 percent every week ( 7-9 days). It also gives you your rate of muscle growth and meal plan to go with it, accounting for your body composition and experience.

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AesthetX.aesthetX iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1527850124

Check out my app, it'll help you out with the numbers a little more. Like the other guys mentioned your higher than what you think.

You can maintain that wight, recomposition and look great after 4 years total of proper lifting. The app will give you your BW estimates, meal plan, and weekly set tracker. It's free.

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AesthetX.aesthetX iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1527850124

15 ish. You could build way more muscle looks like you're starting out, I'd suggest bulking. Congrats bro enjoy the process.

My app will give you an "ideal bodyweight" (your bodyweight after 4 years of lifting at 12 % bf) and a meal plan with macros. Keep updating your info I the app and it will account for muscle growth too.

You seem young, it's ad free for high schoolers instructions are in the app.

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AesthetX.aesthetX iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1527850124

If you struggle cutting (I do) Consider recomp as well. AKA just stay the same weight and in a year or two you'll be looking pretty good. Depends on your patience.

If you want to track your weekly sets as well consider my app, it's free.

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AesthetX.aesthetX iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1527850124

Bulk while stating the same body composition. If you can wear a fitness tracker and eat more calories then your spending. Consider muscle growth halves every year (20, 10, 5 , 2.5 lbs...).

I made an app that will give you your bodyweight at 12 % fat after 4 years of lifting. It's great for making lean gains. It's also free.

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AesthetX.aesthetX iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1527850124

Nice, lean gains, bro. Bulking done right. If you are interest in a volume tracker I'll host you a promo code for my app.

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AesthetX.aesthetX iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1527850124

Feel free to message me and ask ANY questions I'm happy to help.

https://liftvault.com/programs/powerlifting/n-suns-lifting-spreadsheets/ , try finding an app though it's much easier, takes out the time of doing all the calculations yourself. idk if apple has one but the one I use on Android is this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.monstrapps.nsuns531program

This book has been around a long time, but it definitely works, it’s Arnold , and well all know, he’s the man, good luck whatever you do

I suggest you get cheap calipers like these and google a How-To and measurement calculator. Cheaper and more accurate.

I actually bought these calipers but I feel like I can't accurately measure myself, that's why I've been sticking to the shitty scale. Are there other calipers that make it easier for one person to measure himself?

I'm currently doing 3 days where I lift. Medium weight (30 lb dumbells for bench press to give you an idea), 12 reps, 3 sets. The other 3 days I bike for an hour. According to the machine, I burn around 400-450 calories during that hour. Is that good enough, or should I be doing it harder?

Thanks for your help!!