losing body fat...

[panteracfh]

ok, i know cardio and diet is a big part of it...but i just want to get an idea of how long it takes.. lets say to lose 5% bf...like going from 15%-10%....would this % be low enough for full Abs or does it depend on the person? thanks...

 

[Ifrit]

It could take a month but depending on how much LBM you don't mind losing. Some people get low bodyfat and still don't have abs.

 

[bigdelt69]

I have to get down to about 7% before my abbs really show that much.

 

[panteracfh]

wow, i hope thats not me.... is it because those people didn't work out their abs...or because of genetics?

 

[TxLonghorn]

wow, i hope thats not me.... is it because those people didn't work out their abs...or because of genetics?

Genetics and mass. Some have genetics that allow them to have abs when at a higher percentage bodyfat, others have more mass which gives them the ability to show abs at a higher percentage bodyfat. Example, if you have 30lbs more muscle than your buddy who is the same height, you will be able to show abs before he will.

 

[TxLonghorn]

Oh, and thanks for spelling the word 'lose' correctly.

 

[panteracfh]

being sarcastic or did i really spell it right? lose...losing..right? what do most people write?

 

[TxLonghorn]

being sarcastic or did i really spell it right? lose...losing..right? what do most people write?

No, you really spelled it right. Most people put 'loosing' or 'loose'.

 

[Drveejay11]

Hey Tex: When the hell did you become a stickler for spelling??? LOL

 

[TxLonghorn]

Hey Tex: When the hell did you become a stickler for spelling??? LOL

I have my moments, lol.

 

[DADAWG]

Hey Tex: When the hell did you become a stickler for spelling??? LOL

better question than that when did he learn to spell

 

[Drveejay11]

Proud of ya Tex

DaDawg.......there's just NO hope for YOU bro .......LOL.......

 

[Golden_Muscle]

wow, i hope thats not me.... is it because those people didn't work out their abs...or because of genetics?

Because their abs are not very big because of not training them. If they are big, then they will stick out more, so you dont have to get so lean to see them.

Tx, your also right.

 

[Mudge]

10% should be pretty good abs for most people if you work them enough, 8% though is where they really start to come in, again for most. I think 10% is a good bodyfat to carry, 8% would not be so easy for me year round.