+ 9 This is what 30% body fat looks like.
Everyone seems to be bitching about something this week so it's my turn. I've noticed a lot of people with some crazy body fat claims, it's a free country do what you like but it's not helpful to the community. There are people on here who genuinely have no idea about body fat and they look at pictures/profiles and it should give them a realistic view.
I've kept track of my BF with calipers for the last 18 months. In the photo below I am 30% done with calipers at my gym by a woman who is a trainer and a competitor. The little ultrasonic hand hold thing said 28%, but calipers are more accurate. So this is what 30% looks like, 170 pounds, 5'10" and proud of my 30%.
When you (this is not a callout to anyone, but if you think it is then maybe you should think about why) post self pics and hugely exaggerate your BF you're not helping anyone. And I seriously wonder if the people doing this know they are full of it, or are they just confused? So, my question to you all is should they be told they are wrong?
No one likes a hostile environment, I'm not saying call them out, or be a dick about it. But it's odd to me when I see a wild claim and no one says a word.
Here's a link to a calculator that was accurate for me, calipers say 30 this calculator says 30. But you need your measurements. Your best bet is with calipers you can buy them less than $20 or ask a trainer at the gym they will probably do it for you right then.
http://fitness.bizcalcs.com/Calculator.asp?Calc=Body-Fat-Navy
This picture is posted elsewhere, but it's for reference and I'm too damn lazy today to take a new one 
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If that's 30% then Damn. Lol. Looks like you put in some work. Be proud you look phenomenal.
Not sure the percentage you want to be at, but you look great. Obviously putting in good work and diet. Perfect, IMHO.
supermansson11No complaints here looking good keep it up.
yum
Take it easy bro........... unless she gives you the nod to be fresh with her its a fkn no-no around here
I'm late to the party but I'd say don't lose anymore. You look great and if anyone says otherwise, they're crazy. From the pic posted with the various percentages, 30% is perfect in my opinion.
you look really good there. Don't lose anymore weight you are perfect and have the perfect amount of bf.
Thats 30%? Wow!
Imagine what you'd be like at 10!!! LOL
my arms and delts are 10% lower body 15% and my gut is 30%
damn genetics i have.
Beautiful
never in a million years would have put you at 30%, you look great
Good post
i see that melanotan 2 has worked wonders on you
I'm addicted lol
You don't look 170 my girls the same height at 130. I will say this females carry bf differently then men. A man at 30% would have a huge stomach. Men carry fat more commonly in the abdominal area women in the thighs and glutes but that don't bother me ;) oh btw you look great!!! I just want to make one more comment calipers are only as good as the person reading them. There are variables with them and miss readings happen quite often. Someone might be posting what they were told and it could be wrong and they get bashed for it not even knowing. There is a right way to approach bf and a wrong way.
Right way:
I would approach it very slowly don't come off as a dick maybe ask simple questions first. How did you check you bf%? Who did your reading? How many different methods have you tried for reading bf? Have you been doing multiple readings? Questions like these or you more or less gathering knowledge on the user/poster so you know how to approach the situation. If they come off as a dick to you for these then it's best to just bounce out of the pic. If they don't come off hostile you can ease advice on them like.... If I where to guess from my knowledge I would say you might be slightly higher or lower. (It gets fucked up both ways) maybe post this picture sry it's more for men and like I said 30% on a man looks way different then women.
Wrong way:
Right out of the gate. Your not that bf bro! Have you ever even checked your bf? Wow if your 15% I'm 1%! Your legs must be ripped because you don't look that % up top! These are usually not the right way to come off IMO. There is one group that usually makes comments like this. And if it's the other way with bf this group will make you feel great. Like, bro there is no way in hell your that high %! Omg I thought my bf was the same but you look way better! Wow if your 15% I'm 30%!
Just the way it works! I don't think any member should bash another member for pics on bf issues I could see if your posting pics hat ain't you I would neg the fuck outta them but a lot of the pics are just regular people and it takes balls to post selfies. So cudos to them!!! I would try to be helpful not discourage them that's all the bashing does. We are all here to help and if they are wrong try and guide in the right direction.
AnonThats correct they do carry it differently
Actually the two are totally different compound esters work through a womans body different than a man
The half lives i mean
Mars and Venus bro..... Lol
Well said. There is definitely a right and wrong way to approach this topic.
I've been 130, less than that at one point. Being a size 2 was a big deal for many years. I'm not even sure what size I am now, I live in gym pants lol
Looking good UgtaBkdNme keep at it.+1
Well here's the female version to coconuts post:
Well if this is accurate the chick who did mine had no idea what she was doing. I do resemble the 3rd pic more than the 5th. Thanks T!
Fuck me for being half asleep and not putting this one up too!!!! Now this is proper I'm liking 30% that's perfect ;)
Nice find megaT!
jzagIf this is accurate then I'd have to say she is under 25%. I know she'll be happy to hear that.
less than 20 in the after picture.
jzagProbably. I really wish we could both get a more accurate bf test done. Especially before and after the EBC.
Go to the closest university. Find the dept that studies sports medicine and/or nutrition. Tell them you want to volunteer (they love volunteers). You want a hydrostatic body fat measurement done. They'll gladly oblige. Two volunteers even better. They put you in a harness and drop your ass in a pool. What happens to fat in water? Floats right? Your not going to find a more accurate form of measure
jzagI'll look into that. Thanks
Yeah definitely under 25%, more like the 3rd pic.
Now this is accurate!
I like my women between the 25-30% body fat! Shit, I'd do 50% on a 5th of Captain morgan. ;)
AnonId do 40 sober if she has a pretty face and pretty on the inside
Usually the higher the body fat, the more down to earth and lower maintenence she will be. That's nice, that you look for a good women on the inside too, its what really counts when all boils down.
AnonI cant lie tho,,, lower bf makes me drool.. my lady is around 30-33 id say....
LOL well A group of us had a discussion last yr about this topic and quite a few liked the 25-30% body fat on a female. Yes UgtaBkdNme we like our ladies fluffy.
nice getting up over the halfway mark more cushion for the pushing lmao
I take em for the team! Who's a great wing man? This guy! ;)
Thank you for the post!! I have a better self image now thanks to you. I need to get one of these and stay off the scale. I have been gaining this month, but muscle weights more the fat!
Sexy girl!!!
I pulled my % until I get a chance to caliper up.
Stay at 30%! If the goal is to look great, your there. Well done.
My misses was 18% and to me looked a little too muscular. She has recently put on some fat (I hope she doesn't read this) and she looks better. Each to their own. Keep up the good work!
Damn, usually people are lying and claming like 12 instead of 15. If anything your lower then you think. Girls bf is a lot different then guys but I still wouldn't have estimated you're 30.
Yeah, I'm planning on going to the University and sitting in the bod pod after the EBC. I'm curious to see exact numbers but I want to wait until I've hit my goals.
I've looked all over for one of those there's nothing around me. I wish there was.
It's going to be a bit of a drive for me, it's one state over but I enjoy a good roadtrip
Simply amazing. You look great. Keep up the hard work.
Wow..did u really say 170lbs? Unreal..you look phenomenal...don't change anything. +100 if I could. But +1 for now
Thanks.
Yep 170, it's interesting too because in the last year I have maintained 170 but dropped at least 15% in BF. Tracking all this is half the fun.
Please don't change from 30% bf. I think you found your sweet spot...absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you. I have always said 20% was my goal but after getting it done the other day I would say 26-28% is where I want to be. Everyone has different goals, and I give tons of respect to the women who walk around below 20% but that's not for me. I like being a little fluffy lol
Men lov fluffy
http://www.eroids.com/forum/general/general-talk/so-you-think-your-at-15...
I absolutely agree with the fact that people think that their body fat is one thing and really it's much more. It's very difficult with a male dominated site to throw up a pic with a bf% because it's so different with males. It almost gives a distorted view because your physic is pretty good at 30% where as a male would not look so good at 30% but I totally get what point you're trying to get across here!