20% BF to 10% BF...How long??

[kscowboy]

I just read Shelby's article at tnation and have heard a couple others asking similar questions so i thought i would ask it here. How long do you think it would take the average male, in his 30's, to drop from 20 to 22% BF down to 9 or 10% BF with proper diet and exercise. I would like to exclude drugs like clen, t3, and dnp (Just good ole hard work and dieting). This is just a hypothetical question and i know that everyone is different and all bodies respond differently so this is just a hypothetical question. KS

 

[BigJB]

i would highly recommend

hiring Shelby, Alex A., or Phil. Any one of them could help you achieve your goal as fast as possible.

 

[kscowboy]

Yes i know that!!!! ONCE AGAIN THIS IS A HYPOTHETICAL QUESTION!!!! It has nothing to do with me.

 

[Shelby]

6 months

(just an average... as you mentioned there are tons of variables...)

 

[kscowboy]

Thats what i figured but then i wasnt sure. The question came from your article on t nation where someone asked you a similar question but without the 20 lbs of added muscle. I have heard of some people and trainers boasting about loosing 1% to 2%/week and some saying only 1/2% a week.

 

[Shelby]

Thats what i figured but then i wasnt sure. The question came from your article on t nation where someone asked you a similar question but without the 20 lbs of added muscle. I have heard of some people and trainers boasting about loosing 1% to 2%/week and some saying only 1/2% a week.

Their starting weight will play a big role.

350 pounds vs. 165 pounds.... big difference.

Hormonal profiles play a huge role as well.

And fat loss is rarely linear...