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11-14-2014, 11:57 AM
Kinda off topic, but is there any way to get a decent read on body fat without having to go to the doc and pay $? I used some calculator online and it gave me 18%, but googling a bit I don't look like 18% at all, more like 15% with less muscle.
@Bilbo, the way I see it, you are attractive if girls consistently tell you so (about 50% of girls you interact with). Thats a decent way to objectively gauge your look. You can be muscular OR handsome, but my wing is muscular AND handsome. Some people just have better facial features than other. Not lamenting anything, just saying. Those people are about 3-5% of the population so no big competition there. And we can easily get to the top 15% by getting jacked.
I've got a lot of compliments on my muscle already, both from guys and girls, but I've never get the "you are so handsome" type of compliment. I get a few "you are cute" but that make me feel like a puppy.
Also another big thing: girls immediately see a handsome face, but a muscular guy can't show his guns all the time. I only have slim and fitted clothing and have gone to extra length to slim down even my jackets, but come winter all those layers of clothes will hide your muscle away. I remember getting eyefucked a few times this summer wearing a tank top.
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11-14-2014, 12:05 PM
There are calipers, but in truth the actual percentage doesn't matter. All you need to do is look in the mirror, and you know if you need to lose fat or not. (You can take pictures for comparison over time.)
You could post pics on the Lyle McDonald forum and get some decent % guesses from the people there.
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11-14-2014, 06:32 PM
Unfortunately for me I think my face looks best when at about 185-190lbs but my body looks best at 175 lbs.
Im at 182 now, feel I'm within striking distance of really visible abs, but don't want to get more cut. A better looking face has more value than a six pack.
I have to say a six pack does have currency in one place..online; My friend has a model physique and kills it on tinder. Shit girls text him I can't believe....
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11-16-2014, 07:45 PM
Wow, that thread on bodybuilding.com is absolutely ridiculous. No one has a right to complain about average or below average looks until they've cut down to <10% body fat. Guys are going from ugly to way above average.
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11-16-2014, 11:00 PM
Quote: (11-16-2014 07:45 PM)Cyr Wrote:
Wow, that thread on bodybuilding.com is absolutely ridiculous. No one has a right to complain about average or below average looks until they've cut down to <10% body fat. Guys are going from ugly to way above average.
Yep, that is one crazy thread, though of course a lot of them also got better haircuts and I suspect some photoshopping going on and professional photographer.
I'm inspired for sure. Anyone up for a end of year friendly competition cut?
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11-17-2014, 08:09 AM
Quote: (11-16-2014 11:00 PM)berserk Wrote:
Quote: (11-16-2014 07:45 PM)Cyr Wrote:
Wow, that thread on bodybuilding.com is absolutely ridiculous. No one has a right to complain about average or below average looks until they've cut down to <10% body fat. Guys are going from ugly to way above average.
Yep, that is one crazy thread, though of course a lot of them also got better haircuts and I suspect some photoshopping going on and professional photographer.
I'm inspired for sure. Anyone up for a end of year friendly competition cut?
Yes, please. I need the motivation. I'm probably at about 20% right now.
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11-17-2014, 09:23 AM
I'm at the point where I have a faintly visible 6 pack, but the fat on my cheeks hasn't moved. I think I'm going to have to really start experimenting with cutting sodium way down, cutting carbs way down, and whatever else to lower my bf% more (I'd guess I'm in the 12-15 range right now). I've been leaner years past and had that lean face look, for some gay reason my body likes to store the last bit of fat right on my face.
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11-17-2014, 10:42 PM
^^
Cutting sodium won't lower your body fat. I wouldn't cut sodium too low.
Your body likes being in homeostasis - balance. Cutting sodium will make you look a bit leaner in the short term,
but it will just rebound eventually no matter what you do. Also, sodium is pretty important for a variety of functions, especially if you work out and sweat a decent amount.
If you want to lean out, check your calories, carbs, sleep, etc. Theres tons of info on here. But cutting sodium won't lead to a long term sustainable leaner look.
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11-24-2014, 08:07 PM
Very interesting. could you give some insight on this?
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11-24-2014, 08:42 PM
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11-27-2014, 04:11 PM
I noticed the last chick literally killed the thread, she posted a before picture and an after picture that is identical to the before picture, thanks for nothing.
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11-29-2014, 07:08 PM
Quote: (11-12-2014 02:09 PM)WestIndianArchie Wrote:
Check this thread out
*heads to gym*
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread...891&page=1
I'd like the world to note this response to the thread was to head to the gym, NOT demand that BB feature more plus size models.
Incidentally, that thread is full of win. Props to everyone featured there.
brb, off to gym.
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11-30-2014, 02:54 PM
I'm watching what I eat with regards to sugar and carbs now more than ever. I know it will enhance features in the face region which will increase my success based on looks alone. It doesn't hurt.
Right now I have noticed that although my face, jawline and neck is defined with muscle, it has taken on fat and made it seem like my face is softer than it actually is. It lacks the true definition you see in the pictures of that BB.com thread.
Sugar and carbs are the devil if you want single digit bodyfat.
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12-01-2014, 03:43 AM
Yes low bodyfat is a huge part of facial aesthetics and that BB.com thread is inspiring. Good Bone Structure + Low Bodyfat + Good Haircut = Being "Handsome".
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12-01-2014, 06:46 AM
... just cutting carb for three days will change your face. You'll drop water bloating and look immediately leaner. Just try eating pizza and rice for three days, observe face... then meat/veg/fat for 3 days, observe face.
That thread is pure inspiration too. Fuck pizza!!
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12-02-2014, 08:33 AM
Definitely. It makes your face more chiseled and healthy.