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    Getting to 9-10% bf is proving to be incredibly difficult. When I started my journey 3 years ago at 340 lbs I wanted to get to my dream goal of having a six pack and looking athletic. It seemed so impossible but pounds melted and it seemed like I will eventually get there. After losing 160 lbs and getting more athletic, I have really grown to respect people with amazing physiques because I've gotten to 14% bf and been at it for 4-5 months now. Working out 4-5 times a week and dropping down to 10% is insanely difficult holy shit. I've increased my muscle mass and leaned out but getting to six pack seems like an impossible task at the moment. Just insane.

    I'm on keto/intermittent fasting, I work out like crazy, not too much cardio (aside from jumping rope between my sets for 60 seconds) and these periods of months where I don't see much progress if at all is really killing me.

    Anyone with some suggestions on how to kick start this shit. I am hoping I can push through this block and get to 10% by spring/summer but I'm really kind of bummed out right now.

    Maybe I should really increase my cardio as it is the last thing I'm thinking I'm not doing enough even though I do jump ropes as I mentioned and HIIT training for 45 mins every saturday so once a week.

    • probably genetic more than anything but the basics hold true, no sugar, alcohol or dirty carbs. drink only water.imbecile
    • if you're working that hard, the only reason you're still holding fat is because you're still consuming it.imbecile
    • I work out 4-5 times a week and I'm still fat. I dieted and noticed nothing happens, so i said fuck it. I eat what I want but still work out. Genetics man...ArmandoEstrada
    • I know nothing about all this but maybe put less pressure on yourself to achieve that final 1-2%. Crazy to be feeling bad about it when you've achieved so muchFax_Benson
    • Might be your feeding window isn't narrow enough to limit the insulin spikes and cortisol production.SteveJobs
    • Also, I highly suggest alternating hiit & liss. I've seen/read that some respond better to one vs other bc of stress caused by hiit, but if you can, do hiit.SteveJobs
    • For diet, maybe adjust your macros and do re-feeds. Also, keto sometimes doesn't give enough energy for workouts so consider upping your carbs a bit.SteveJobs
    • "feeding window" makes it sound like he's being fed through a hatch by a keeperFax_Benson
    • what of it Fax, what of it!? :Dimbecile
    • maybe he isFax_Benson
    • maybe that's the problemFax_Benson
    • :D lolimbecile
    • How much sleep do you get?notype
    • You burn cals from a GOOD night sleep. No drinking before your 8 hours, make sure your room is completely dark. May help? IDK-- sounds like you're doing annotype
    • incredible job, I'm no expert but noted it's the only thing you left out of your regimen here.notype
    • 340 lbs? How the fuck can someone do that to themselves?LMFAO
    • Jesus dude.. you lost 160lbs.. if I lost that I would be under weight.. sure 6 pack is nice.. but just enjoy what u achieved.autoflavour

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