Do you look like the guy in the middle?
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I think these images somewhat reasonably dipict what 12% body fat looks like. If you have visible lovehandles, you might be higher than you think. What sort of measurement did you use to come up with 12%?
Also, 3800 calories is not much at all for a guy your size.. What does your daily meal plan look like?
You guys are some lightweight eaters man.
Ever go to an Indian food buffet, AYCE Sushi or even Mandarin? You could do 4000 calories in one meal. Try Hot House cafe's sunday brunch to get your calories up. Friggin awesome.
I said around 12%, I was using calipers so I take it with a grain of salt. I still have tone and definition, I can just feel a little excess in my stomach/glutes. I notice them, my gf doesn't. Based on the pic I'd say I'm closer to 15% than 12%.
When I bulk I *should* be doing almost 4800 per day. I can't do it. I can do an indian buffet or sushi (growing up with an indian mother) but that will fill me for the day and I'll bloat.