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A Successful Weight Loss Journey with Workouts and Diet Plan: Redditor's Personal Experience

A review of a Reddit user's post about his 15 lbs weight loss journey with a workout plan, diet, and tips. His progress can motivate you!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'7" man showing a fat loss from 170 pounds to 155 pounds. A respectable loss of 15 pounds.
M/33/5'7" [170 to 155 = -15lbs ] (4 months)
Originally posted on /r/Brogress

Introduction

Weight loss is not easy and requires determination, hard work, and dietary changes. A Reddit user, skarples, shared his weight loss journey and the workout plan with the online community, which is a great source of motivation for anyone who wants to lose weight.

Workout Plan

The workout plan which the Reddit user followed was the 'BUFF Dudes 12 Week Plan, version 2.' He substituted the original plan's first week phase, which he disliked, with an alternative. He completed the program over four months, and even added a few extra weeks, which helped him lose the extra pounds. Although he did not incorporate any regular cardio in his workouts, his average weight training session was about an hour and 15 minutes and included minimal rest between sets. Additionally, he walked around 15,000 to 20,000 steps a day.

Diet Plan

Skarples aimed to eat around 2200 calories per day or a little less if he did not feel too hungry at the end of the day. He tracked his calorie intake and burn using FitBit. His macro intake was around 40% protein, 35% carbs, and 25% fat. His meals included but did not limit to oats, cottage cheese, chicken breast, tortilla wraps, chocolate rice cakes, and peanut butter powder. He enjoyed a moderate portion of what his wife cooked for dinner, which fit his macros.

Results

Skarples lost 15 lbs over four months, as shown in his Reddit post. While he did not achieve his initial goal of being leaner, he was happy with the results and ready to start his bulking journey. His weight lifted stats were bench press: 235lbs, squat: 245lbs, deadlift: 315lbs, and overhead press: 125lbs. Additionally, he aimed for progressive overload during his workout program and planned to increase weights every 12 weeks.

Conclusion

Skarples' story is an inspiration to anyone who wants to lose weight and develop a healthy lifestyle. His emphasis on consistent training with a balanced diet proves that a healthy lifestyle can be achievable with the right mindset, determination, and hard work. You can follow his steps and try the BUFF Dudes 12 Week Plan or another workout program and create your custom diet. Aim for progressive overload, monitor your calorie intake and burn, and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

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Madeleine Smith

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