A lot of hormonal issues are usually experienced when one's body fat gets too low, but how low is too low?
In your opinion, what would you say is the optimal body fat % for health, hormones, longevity etc? (Roughly)
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A lot of hormonal issues are usually experienced when one's body fat gets too low, but how low is too low?
In your opinion, what would you say is the optimal body fat % for health, hormones, longevity etc? (Roughly)
Everyone’s different but low teens is my guess. 10-14%. The naturally lean and vascular guys are around 8 but they are the exception.
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Interesting, some people say as high as 15-20, and any lower is just for aestheticsQuote:
Originally Posted by RickTheRuler
Yeah, I was trying to give you a good medium between aesthetics and health lol. For sure under 10 is a no go.
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I believe a healthy number is around 15 or a bit more.
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I was going to do the same....I think the best number in terms of that ratio would be probably 12-13%Quote:
Originally Posted by RickTheRuler
Carb backloading keeps you at healthy fat levels.. cause it’s not a super shredding diet.. but it keeps just enough fat off that a six pack is still visible while your gaining some size . Right in that 14-17% range when done right..Quote:
Originally Posted by Cdsnuts
Nothing like zero carb & dehydrating yourself for under 10%. That’s ridiculous
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Exactly.Quote:
Originally Posted by RickTheRuler
I used to maintain 8% for years in my early 20s. I'm not sure what I am now because I lift heavier so probably put on some muscle but It's super hard to get that skinny now my hunger just forces me to do it. (I also used to maintain it by pounding coffee). My libido was still really high though at that level I guess because very little estrogen too from the low amounts of fat. I like the way my face looks when I'm skinny way more then just being huge. My sleep is pretty good these days but if I do the amount of coffee that I did back then my sleep often suffers.
I prefer my levels around 12-13 or so. The ripped look is nice, but it's too much to maintain and I don't think it's too healthy either. And I'm the opposite. I prefer the way my face looks when it's filled out a little more. When I'm too thin the angles are just too sharp.Quote:
Originally Posted by jacknap
having an extra scoop of whey really curbs the hunger too and is a healthier way and pretty low calories. protein satiates a lot. I'm sure there's an easy way to maintain with the right strategy that's healthy. More water and whey definitely helps.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cdsnuts