An 18 Year Old's 3 Month Weight Loss Journey: 156 Lbs to Advanced

Introduction

Meet greatestbird, an 18-year-old male who posted his weight loss journey in a subreddit community support group called Body Transformation Fitness Challenge (BTFC). He started his fitness challenge on August 13th, 2012, weighing 156 pounds and measuring 5’8”. The challenge ended on November 5th, 2012, and he was classified as 'Advanced'.

The Community Effect

The essence of BTFC is to promote a fit and healthy lifestyle while providing a supportive and non-judgmental community to its members. In greatestbird's case, he received good luck wishes and reminders from fellow members.

Accountability and Commitment

All BTFC participants must provide a front, back and side picture of their whole body. This picture must be taken with the date and the participant's username written on it. Participants must adhere to the completion rules and deadlines to be eligible to win. This provides accountability and serves as a form of a contract to fulfill their commitment to the challenge.

The Three-Month Journey

Greatestbird's transformation journey started with setting up his nutritional and exercise goals. He kept track of his calorie intake and increased his exercise regiment, incorporating strength training, cardio, and HIIT. He also monitored his body measurements weekly, which kept him motivated to keep going. By sticking to his plan and with the support from the community, he lost some weight.

Lessons Learned

The achievements of greatestbird demonstrate how accountability, goal-setting, and community support are crucial for any weight loss journey. The reddit thread shows that it does not matter where one starts on their journey, with the right mindset, support, and effort put in, great changes are possible. Remember that everyone's body and journey are unique, so try things out, see how your body responds, and keep what works best for you.