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How to Actually Get to 10% Body Fat - The Complete Guide
Most people never get below 12% body fat. They try diets, fail, give up, and repeat. This guide is different - it's the exact process that works every single time if you actually execute it.
If you follow this, you WILL get lean. Guaranteed.
1. STRENGTH TRAINING - Keep Your Muscle
You NEED to lift during a cut. Losing weight without training makes you look deflated. Think of your body like a balloon - it's filled with muscle and fat. When you lose weight, the balloon deflates. If you don't fill it back up with muscle, you'll just look skinny-fat.
For Beginners:
• Train progressively - try to add weight/reps when possible
• Keep technique consistent, rest at least 3 minutes between sets
• Watch your volume - make sure you're recovering
• As a beginner, you CAN make progress even in a deficit
For Advanced:
• Focus on maintenance - you probably won't progress in a deep cut
• Don't overtrain - only use volume you can recover from
• Slight performance drop at the end is normal, especially under 12% body fat
• No bodybuilder maintains full strength to stage - if they claim otherwise, they're lying or on tons of gear
2. ACTIVITY - Burn More Calories
Activity expands your deficit upward. You create a deficit two ways: eat less (down) and move more (up).
Cardio:
• 10-60 minutes daily
• Zone 2 intensity - you should BARELY be able to hold a conversation
• If you can't talk, you're in Zone 3 (too intense)
• We don't need HIIT for fat loss
STEPS (Way More Important!):
• 8.000-25.000 steps daily
• Start at 8.000, end the diet at your choice
• Track with your phone or smartwatch
• I'm currently doing 12,000 steps/day in week 2-3 of prep
Pro tip: Mix both. Example: 20min cardio + 10,000 steps. Then increase to 30min + 11,000 steps. Find what fits your lifestyle.
3. NUTRITION - The Foundation
MACROS:
• Protein: 2.5 g per kg bodyweight (higher than bulk)
→ Satiating, preserves muscle, thermic effect creates bigger deficit
• Fat: 0.6 g per kg bodyweight minimum (0.8 g for foids)
• Carbs: Fill the rest up to your calorie target
• Vegetables: 500 g daily
• Fruit: 200 g daily (swap for veggies later to save calories)
HOW THE DEFICIT WORKS:
Your total daily expenditure (example: 3.000 cals) = Food you eat (2.200 cals) + Deficit from body fat (800 cals)
You need to save 7.500 calories to lose 1 kg of fat:
• 1.000 cal deficit daily = 1 kg lost per week
• 500 cal deficit daily = 1 kg lost per 2 weeks
THE GOLDEN RULE:
Make the deficit as high as possible while maintaining constant adherence over several months.
If you're not disciplined, start with a smaller deficit. A beginner going straight to 1,000 cal deficit will raid the fridge by day 3. Adapt to YOUR psychological capacity. Better to take 3 weeks to lose 1kg than to fail completely.
4. SAMPLE MEAL PLAN (80kg/176lb)
Adjust quantities to YOUR expenditure + deficit. Only reduce CARBS when you plateau.
Stick to this for 12-24+ weeks, maintain your deficit by reducing carbs or increasing activity, and you WILL get shredded. Guaranteed.
5. THE PROCESS
STEP 1: STANDARDIZATION
Everything must be measurable. If you eat different foods every day, sleep at random times, your data is useless.
• Same food every day
• Same number of steps every day
• Regular cardio schedule
• Consistent sleep (7-9 hours)
• Daily weigh-ins
Others call this an eating disorder. I call it success.
STEP 2: TRACKING
Track these daily:
• Step count (phone/watch)
• Cardio completed (yes/no)
• Meal plan adherence (check off each day)
• Body weight (use weekly average)
• Sleep quality/duration
• Gym performance (logbook)
STEP 3: WEEKLY ADJUSTMENTS
Example 1: Lost enough weight + stable performance + stuck to plan = NO CHANGE
Example 2: Didn't lose enough + stable performance + stuck to plan = INCREASE DEFICIT
Example 3: Didn't lose enough + stable performance + DIDN'T stick to plan = Stick to the plan first! Only make changes if you followed the plan 100%.
6. MY DAILY ROUTINE (Current Prep)
The routine is CRITICAL. Without this, you'll fail. Here's my exact schedule:
Result: Deficit secured. Fat loss secured. Muscle maintenance secured. THIS IS A PERFECT DAY.
String together 7 perfect days. Track your data. Make weekly adjustments. Repeat.
7. THE REALITY
What is dieting really?
Long-term controlled starvation. That's it. Your body uses stored fat for energy. What remains is a lean body.
No, it won't feel good. No, it won't be easy. Yes, it's unfair that getting fat is quick and fun while getting lean is slow and uncomfortable. But that's reality.
Getting fat: Eat whatever, feel good, suddenly you're overweight.
Getting lean: Controlled starvation, discipline, takes months.
It's like earning vs spending money. Earning takes forever and is hard work. Spending happens instantly. Same with fat loss vs fat gain.
FINAL THOUGHTS
THIS WORKS FOR EVERYONE. PERIOD
There's no human where this doesn't work. If you haven't succeeded yet:
• Your routine wasn't consistent enough
• You didn't stick to it long enough
• You didn't actually follow the plan
You're not special. You're not different. Yourself just a fat pig. You just haven't executed properly yet.
So what will you choose?
Keep making excuses and stay fat forever?
Or implement this system and finally get lean?
The choice is yours.
I also made a Training Guide check my Profile
Most people never get below 12% body fat. They try diets, fail, give up, and repeat. This guide is different - it's the exact process that works every single time if you actually execute it.
If you follow this, you WILL get lean. Guaranteed.
1. STRENGTH TRAINING - Keep Your Muscle
You NEED to lift during a cut. Losing weight without training makes you look deflated. Think of your body like a balloon - it's filled with muscle and fat. When you lose weight, the balloon deflates. If you don't fill it back up with muscle, you'll just look skinny-fat.
For Beginners:
• Train progressively - try to add weight/reps when possible
• Keep technique consistent, rest at least 3 minutes between sets
• Watch your volume - make sure you're recovering
• As a beginner, you CAN make progress even in a deficit
For Advanced:
• Focus on maintenance - you probably won't progress in a deep cut
• Don't overtrain - only use volume you can recover from
• Slight performance drop at the end is normal, especially under 12% body fat
• No bodybuilder maintains full strength to stage - if they claim otherwise, they're lying or on tons of gear
2. ACTIVITY - Burn More Calories
Activity expands your deficit upward. You create a deficit two ways: eat less (down) and move more (up).
Cardio:
• 10-60 minutes daily
• Zone 2 intensity - you should BARELY be able to hold a conversation
• If you can't talk, you're in Zone 3 (too intense)
• We don't need HIIT for fat loss
STEPS (Way More Important!):
• 8.000-25.000 steps daily
• Start at 8.000, end the diet at your choice
• Track with your phone or smartwatch
• I'm currently doing 12,000 steps/day in week 2-3 of prep
Pro tip: Mix both. Example: 20min cardio + 10,000 steps. Then increase to 30min + 11,000 steps. Find what fits your lifestyle.
3. NUTRITION - The Foundation
MACROS:
• Protein: 2.5 g per kg bodyweight (higher than bulk)
→ Satiating, preserves muscle, thermic effect creates bigger deficit
• Fat: 0.6 g per kg bodyweight minimum (0.8 g for foids)
• Carbs: Fill the rest up to your calorie target
• Vegetables: 500 g daily
• Fruit: 200 g daily (swap for veggies later to save calories)
HOW THE DEFICIT WORKS:
Your total daily expenditure (example: 3.000 cals) = Food you eat (2.200 cals) + Deficit from body fat (800 cals)
You need to save 7.500 calories to lose 1 kg of fat:
• 1.000 cal deficit daily = 1 kg lost per week
• 500 cal deficit daily = 1 kg lost per 2 weeks
THE GOLDEN RULE:
Make the deficit as high as possible while maintaining constant adherence over several months.
If you're not disciplined, start with a smaller deficit. A beginner going straight to 1,000 cal deficit will raid the fridge by day 3. Adapt to YOUR psychological capacity. Better to take 3 weeks to lose 1kg than to fail completely.
4. SAMPLE MEAL PLAN (80kg/176lb)
Adjust quantities to YOUR expenditure + deficit. Only reduce CARBS when you plateau.
| MEAL | FOODS |
| Meal 1 | Breakfast: Overnight oats, 3 eggs, mixed berries |
| Meal 2 | Pre-Workout: Rice pudding (or plain rice), whey protein, banana, nuts/nut butter |
| → TRAIN | STRENGTH TRAINING SESSION I also made a Training Guide check my Profile |
| Meal 3 | Post-Workout: 500g potatoes, chicken or lean beef (FAT-FREE!), avocado, fat-free vegetables |
| Meal 4 | Before Bed: Low-fat quark/Greek yogurt, flavor powder, fat-free vegetables (Yes, you can eat yogurt with flavor powder and separately snack on 250g carrots. This is about results, not gourmet meals.) |
Stick to this for 12-24+ weeks, maintain your deficit by reducing carbs or increasing activity, and you WILL get shredded. Guaranteed.
5. THE PROCESS
STEP 1: STANDARDIZATION
Everything must be measurable. If you eat different foods every day, sleep at random times, your data is useless.
• Same food every day
• Same number of steps every day
• Regular cardio schedule
• Consistent sleep (7-9 hours)
• Daily weigh-ins
Others call this an eating disorder. I call it success.
STEP 2: TRACKING
Track these daily:
• Step count (phone/watch)
• Cardio completed (yes/no)
• Meal plan adherence (check off each day)
• Body weight (use weekly average)
• Sleep quality/duration
• Gym performance (logbook)
STEP 3: WEEKLY ADJUSTMENTS
Example 1: Lost enough weight + stable performance + stuck to plan = NO CHANGE
Example 2: Didn't lose enough + stable performance + stuck to plan = INCREASE DEFICIT
Example 3: Didn't lose enough + stable performance + DIDN'T stick to plan = Stick to the plan first! Only make changes if you followed the plan 100%.
6. MY DAILY ROUTINE (Current Prep)
The routine is CRITICAL. Without this, you'll fail. Here's my exact schedule:
| TIME BLOCK | ACTIVITY |
| Morning | Wake up → 1L water → 4,000 steps with dog |
| ↓ | Meal 1 + Coffee + Methylene Blue |
| Mid-Morning | Work / Study / Main daily tasks |
| Pre-Gym | Meal 2 (Pre-Workout) → Work while digesting |
| Training Time | Strength Training + Treadmill cardio/steps |
| Post-Gym | Meal 3 (Post-Workout) → 4,000 steps with dog |
| Evening | Meal 4 → Continue work / Evening tasks |
| Before Bed | Last meal → Supplements → 4,000 steps with dog → Sleep |
| DAILY RESULT | ✓ 12,000 steps ✓ Training done ✓ 5 meals ✓ Work finished |
Result: Deficit secured. Fat loss secured. Muscle maintenance secured. THIS IS A PERFECT DAY.
String together 7 perfect days. Track your data. Make weekly adjustments. Repeat.
7. THE REALITY
What is dieting really?
Long-term controlled starvation. That's it. Your body uses stored fat for energy. What remains is a lean body.
No, it won't feel good. No, it won't be easy. Yes, it's unfair that getting fat is quick and fun while getting lean is slow and uncomfortable. But that's reality.
Getting fat: Eat whatever, feel good, suddenly you're overweight.
Getting lean: Controlled starvation, discipline, takes months.
It's like earning vs spending money. Earning takes forever and is hard work. Spending happens instantly. Same with fat loss vs fat gain.
FINAL THOUGHTS
THIS WORKS FOR EVERYONE. PERIOD
There's no human where this doesn't work. If you haven't succeeded yet:
• Your routine wasn't consistent enough
• You didn't stick to it long enough
• You didn't actually follow the plan
You're not special. You're not different. Yourself just a fat pig. You just haven't executed properly yet.
So what will you choose?
Keep making excuses and stay fat forever?
Or implement this system and finally get lean?
The choice is yours.
I also made a Training Guide check my Profile
