How long does it take to lose 1 percent of body fat?

[juststrollin]

So I am at 25.8 percent of body fat and I want to be 24 percent to achieve a fitness level of body fat?

Is there any diet I should follow or a plan? How long will it take?

[Kkaos]

Forget about how long it will take, that's impossible to know for sure. You want to be at a caloric deficit. A lot of people get caught up on calculating macros and all that, I can't be stuffed with that. Just eat healthily, no processed foods or foods that are high in sugar or salt and do some cardio 3 times a week and you'll see results.

[juststrollin]

What if i did eat something really high in sugar? :/

[Kkaos]

Lol, once or twice a week isn't going to hurt. As long as it's not every day, or worse every meal.

[chris94]

maybe 2 weeks. 1% body fat is 1% of your total weight in fat. so if you weigh 150lb, 1% body fat is 1.5 lb. You can lose 2 lb in one week by calorie deficit, but some of that will be muscle/water. so realistically, it might take 2 wks of dieting and exercise.

[Anonymous]

It depends on how much you restrict calories, how many calories you burn, and how many calories, in fat, you hope to lose. Ask a personal trainer to help you calculate how long it will take based on a reasonable amount of calorie restriction and burning.

[TripleAce]

Assume 2% is equivalent to 2.5 pounds
2.5 pounds is approx. 6000 calories
Probably 1 month if you take it relaxed...2 weeks if you're super strict

Take your weight multiply by 10-12 = eat that many calories
50% protein
40% fat
10% Carbs

30-60 mins cardio
Done

[TripleAce]

more like 3500 calories per pound of fat, approx 8500 calories... not 6000 for 2.5 pounds

[Bad_Man55]

you need to make a life style change. crash diet is not worth it. you will just gain it all back eventually

[mrsticks]

It depends what you're doing.

[mrsticks]

Eat healthy, more veggies, fruit, and meat next, then starches, then fats. Have a good balance of all. Your body needs all of them. Exercise, and try to enjoy the exercise you do. Such as hiking. I love hiking. It helps psychologically. Makes you want to continue.