Figure or bodybuilding?

[jaim91]

Thanks Nikegurl - I'm just scared that because of my fast metabolism, when I diet, I will lose some of the hard earned muscle. I mean, I don't know whether my bf will go down if I diet (i don't want it to), or whether my weight will drop substantially.

 

[nikegurl]

I wouldn't worry too much about that now. It sounds like you wouldn't have to diet very long at all. For now I really think you should focus on building muscle for awhile instead of dieting for a competition. I'm pretty sure I've told you this before but seriously....this isn't a negative. You're off to a great start at a young age so you have plenty of time. Try to enjoy the process - you're doing great.

 

[Nina]

Originally posted by PreMier
Yes every step.

p.s. They're called stadiums

Ha-Ha- The high school by my house only has bleechers- I don't think what they have qualifies as a stadium!!

 

[jaim91]

Nikegurl, a question..."and don't worry - at 10-11% bodyfat you definitely aren't the "skinny fat" type. you just need to build some muscle. " - I have been told, and seen stats (according to Chris Cater's *I think that's her last name* article) that my bf is so low that I am tapping in my "reserve" bodyfat. Is it healthy for a 16 year old to have a bf of 10%? And stay there for a while?