From 190 to 162 Pounds: a One Year Weight Loss Journey

Introduction

Redditor BurnComplex shared a one-year progress picture of their weight loss journey, which garnered 76 upvotes on Reddit. Starting at 190 pounds and reaching 162, the user's post attracted positive comments about their transformation, workout routine and training plan.

Training Routine

According to BurnComplex, they incorporated both strength-based sets and bodybuilding work to achieve their weight loss goals. The user followed a dedicated six-day weekly routine: focusing on legs and abs on Mondays and Fridays; chest, shoulders, and triceps on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and back and biceps on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Sundays are for rest.

Bodybuilding and Weight Loss

BurnComplex also shares their thoughts on bodybuilding and weight loss. They point out that though typically mass gains comes from bulks, even beginners can jump onto a bodybuilding routine. Incorporating both strength and bodybuilding into a workout routine is recommended, but be careful to not get injured when doing low reps with heavy weight on a cut. As BurnComplex discovered, new lifters can also gain strength even when cutting.

Diet Changes

BurnComplex admits that they were initially unaware of structured lifting and counting calories. However, they discovered that making dietary changes was essential to achieve their one-year progress. Changes included measuring food and counting calories with an app, along with drinking only water and plenty of it.

Conclusion

People respond to workout and diet changes differently, but BurnComplex's weight loss journey can provide a great starting point for those seeking to make significant progress by implementing both strength and bodybuilding into their routines. Consider following this method with dietary changes, and see what works for you.