Do I need a bodyrecomp?
Hey everyone, looking for some honest advice because I feel a bit stuck with my physique goals.
I’m F/24, 173 cm, around 68 kg. I recently did an dexa scan and got:
Skeletal muscle mass: 28.8 kg
Body fat: 24%
I lift regularly and honestly feel pretty strong/confident in the gym. The issue is that aesthetically I feel… kind of massive? Like i feel heavy and big (as in tall) instead of feminine/lean/soft the way I want. I don’t necessarily think I look “bad,” just not aligned with the vibe I’m going for. (All stats were in the healthy catagories, so maybe i am just a bit too self concious)
I think I’ve built a decent amount of muscle, especially legs, but now I’m unsure what direction to go:
slight cut?
maintain and recomp?
change training style?
less heavy lifting?
more cardio?
I don’t want to become “small” or weak, but I also don’t want my current look anymore. I’d love a more balanced feminine shape while still being athletic.
Sidenote: I run aswell and I do not really like this i just do it for my cardiovasculair health. (15-20k a week)
For people who went through something similar, what actually helped? Training changes, nutrition, mindset, etc. would all help a lot 🙏