Gain or lose weight

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Trying to figure out if I should gain or lose weigtht. 55 years old, 168 lbs, 34" waist, body fat at 24.5% from a dunk tank test. Did cross fit on and off for 3 years and the CF coaches always wanted me to drop weight down to around 160 and get body fat to below 20%, but after listening/reading stuff on Barbell Medicine I’m not convinced weight lose is the way to go. Just a couple weeks into Starting Strength LP. Thanks.

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How tall are you?

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5 ft 10 inches

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5 ft 10 inches

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We would not recommend weight loss in this situation.

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Thanks so much for the help.

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Seconded. FTW

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Do either of you do consults? I’m growing old waiting on SteadyMD to have a physician licensed in Georgia and I estimate I have about an hours worth of questions/concerns about health, diet, exercise, recovery for a 55 year old sort of athletic person.

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They do consults and you can email info@barbellmedicine.com for more info.

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Thanks so much