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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a 44 yo female. Anyone here at that BF level? Is this completely unrealistic? Any advice?

This link below talks about inability to menstruate. Why do I need to menstruate? Also my hormones are already out of whack due to perimenopause. In fact, I started cutting cals and increasing exercise since NYE and already feel better vis a vis perimenopausal mood swings (nothing extreme, 1500 cals, slowly increasing cardio).

https://www.builtlean.com/body-fat-percentage-men-women/

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That is really hard to achieve OP especially at your age. Being able to get that low is for the under 30 crowd, and those who are genetically built to naturally be this way.  Also why do you need to menstruate? Because it offers protection for your bones. And at 44 you need all the protection you can get, don't be dumb and short-sighted.  I work out every day, 3 days a week with heavy weights.  I eat very low carb, and consume a good amount of protein. My calories are around 1400 per day.  And even with this there is no way my body fat is 15-17%. I'm likely closer to 22-24%.  And that is fine! [/quote]

I am 42 and also work out daily. And my BF is about the same as yours. But I eat 2500 calories a day to maintain my weight. Are you sure you are eating that little? 1400 would be a drastic unsustainable deficit for me. And btw. age has nothing with achieving the leanness OP desires. She can get there just fine if she stays committed. Whether she will actually be happy and look good once she reaches her goal is a different story. [/quote]

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