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Overcoming 60 Pounds in a Total of Three Years: a Journey of Lifting, Alcohol, and Cycling

Read about DirectorOne's 60 pound weight journey, from finding cake and alcohol to discovering lifting and cycling.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'11" man showing a fat loss from 255 pounds to 198 pounds. A respectable loss of 57 pounds.
M/23/5'11" [255 > 198 > 260 > 195 = 60 lbs] Found cake, gained it. Found lifting, lost it. Found alcohol, gained it. Found cycling, lost it. Three years total.
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Introduction

DirectorOne's weight journey spanned over three years, during which he gained and lost weight various times. The journey involved different methods of exercise and times of self-sabotage.

Found cake and alcohol, gained weight

Despite initial weight loss success, DirectorOne found his way back to cake and alcohol, causing him to gain weight. He realized he needed to find a more sustainable method of losing weight and started lifting weights.

Found lifting, lost weight

Lifting brought about significant progress for DirectorOne's weight loss journey. However, he soon realized that solely lifting was not enough to achieve his weight loss goals. He then turned to cycling for help.

Found cycling, lost weight

With cycling, DirectorOne found a workout regime that he enjoyed and could stick to. It not only helped him lose weight but also drastically improved his fitness levels. He has since incorporated running and swimming to his routine.

Conclusion

DirectorOne's journey proves that the road to achieving ideal weight is not straight, but there are several ways to overcome challenges. Finding an enjoyable form of exercise that fits one's lifestyle is key. DirectorOne recommends trying out different workouts to find what works for each individual.

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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.