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One Man's Journey to Losing 40Lbs in 1 Year and 4 Months

Read about how a 22-year-old man achieved his weight loss goal of 40lbs in just over a year.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 200 pounds to 160 pounds. A respectable loss of 40 pounds.
A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 200 pounds to 160 pounds. A respectable loss of 40 pounds.
A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 200 pounds to 160 pounds. A respectable loss of 40 pounds.
A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 200 pounds to 160 pounds. A respectable loss of 40 pounds.
A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 200 pounds to 160 pounds. A respectable loss of 40 pounds.
A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 200 pounds to 160 pounds. A respectable loss of 40 pounds.
A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 200 pounds to 160 pounds. A respectable loss of 40 pounds.
M/22/5'8" [200 > 160 = 40 lbs] 1 Year 4 Months.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Starting out at 200lbs

The journey began when a 22-year-old man, who goes by the username [deleted] on Reddit, realized that he weighed 200lbs. He decided to embark on a weight loss journey and started tracking his progress on the subreddit r/progresspics.

Counting calories and meal prep

In order to lose weight, the Reddit user decided to start counting calories and meal prepping. He made sure to eat a balanced diet and stayed within his daily calorie limit each day. Meal prepping helped him to stay on track and avoid unhealthy options when he was busy or tired.

Exercise routine

While diet played a crucial role in his weight loss journey, the Reddit user also incorporated exercise into his routine. He started by walking for 30 minutes each day and eventually worked up to running and lifting weights. Exercise helped him to burn more calories and build muscle, which sped up his weight loss journey.

Staying motivated

One of the biggest challenges of losing weight is staying motivated. The Reddit user found that setting small goals and celebrating milestones along the way helped to keep him on track. He also found support from the online community on r/progresspics, which encouraged him to keep going even when he felt discouraged.

The benefits of weight loss

After 1 year and 4 months, the Reddit user successfully lost 40lbs and reached his weight loss goal. He noted that he felt more confident in his appearance and had more energy throughout the day. He also felt proud of himself for achieving his goal and sticking with it. While his weight loss journey was not easy, he believes that anyone can accomplish their goals with dedication and hard work.

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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.