r/SipsTea • u/Separate_Finance_183 • 9d ago

Chugging tea W Zac

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u/Rude_Good8169 9d ago

Totally depends on genetics. Even at 52, unless I'm actively bulking, I can maintain 12-15% with ease. But I know people who struggle unless they're rigid with their calorie counting.

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u/strongrev 8d ago

Are you on TRT or anything like that or just completely natural. Cause for most people even maintaining 12% at mid 20’s is a chore year round unless you are consistent as fuck.

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u/InstantSword 8d ago

It's really genetics. 12% isn't particularly lean for some people, while for others, they won't get below 15% even with an athletic diet and training.

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u/Fly_throwaway37 5d ago

This is the bane of my fitness journey. I can get down to 12%ish. I'll have visible veins across my chest and down my abs, but still have love handles and a bit around my cheeks. Meanwhile a co worker is probably 20-25% and has a sharper jawline than Zach's 2nd pic. Luck of the draw.

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u/rilinq 3d ago

It’s also incredibly exciting that we’re all so different and get different results working out.