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Desperate Chaos: a 19 Year Old's 17Lbs Weight Loss Journey

See how this Reddit user's determination and discipline led to their impressive transformation, and learn from their tips and struggles.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a snapshot of 175 pounds at a height of 5'8
A photo of a 5'8" man showing a snapshot of 175 pounds at a height of 5'8
A photo of a 5'8" man showing a snapshot of 175 pounds at a height of 5'8
A photo of a 5'8" man showing a snapshot of 175 pounds at a height of 5'8
Completion Thread: 19/M/5'8"/175lbs(-17 lbs)
Originally posted on /r/BTFC

Introduction

Desperatechaos, as the username suggests, was determined to make a change in their life. At 19 years old, standing at 5'8" and weighing 175lbs, they decided to take on the BTFC (Body Transformation Fitness Challenge) to improve their physique.

Transformation

Through proper dieting and intense exercise, desperatechaos was able to shed 17lbs, effectively reducing their body fat to reveal a leaner frame. The transformation was evident, according to multiple comments on Reddit. Their journey garnered 31 upvotes and appreciation from fellow users.

Struggles

Desperatechaos was not always smooth-sailing through the challenge. They experienced muscle cramps due to electrolyte deficiency from cutting back on carbs, but were able to persevere through the initial phase. Additionally, they were hoping to see a six-pack by the end, but were not able to achieve it.

Lessons

From the comments received, Reddit users provided valuable tips and advice to desperatechaos. One mentioned using potassium tablets for electrolyte balance, which could have eliminated muscle cramps that were induced by carb-cutting. Others mentioned that the next BTFC challenge could be used to reach the six-pack goal.

Conclusion

Desperatechaos' journey serves as an inspiration to many, showing that with discipline and determination, significant changes can be achieved. From their struggles and the Reddit community's feedback, valuable insights can be gained by anyone looking to start their fitness journey.

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Madeleine Smith

Content Lead at MyProgressPics.com

Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.