A Reddit User's Inspiring Weight Loss Journey: 32 Pounds in 6 Months
Read about comeintomycastle's hard work paying off as she loses 32 pounds in 6 months, shows off her cheerleader body, and inspires others. Learn how this userdieted, did cardio and strength training to achieve her ideal weight and body while still having fun.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Reddit user comeintomycastle amazed many with her inspiring weight loss journey, going down from 160 pounds to 128 pounds after six months of intensive hard work. Her high school cheerleading days were back as she reached her ideal weight, picking up increased speed as she went along. Her journey, summarized on Reddit with an inspiring before-and-after picture juxtaposition, mixes both weight-loss and fitness best practices, along with insights on body recompositioning.
Diet Plays a Big Role
In the beginning, comeintomycastle researched and calculated the amount of calories, proteins, and other nutrients she had to consume daily. She used fitness app Full Fitness on iPhone to assist with strength training. As a vegetarian, comeintomycastle ensured she got enough protein in her diet by eating clean at 80% of the time, and taking a vegetarian multivitamin for additional vitamins and minerals supplementation.
Cardio and Strength Training Routine
When it came to cardio, comeintomycastle never did too much besides Zumba, which she took around three times a week. She recently picked up activities that keep her active and having fun. Strength training requires a comfortable place to start, the journeyer not being intimidated by high amount of weights. Another important factor is doing compound movement exercises like squats to work out most of your muscles, as isolated exercises will not be effective for weight loss that the person is trying to achieve.
Inspiration for Others
Overall, comeintomycastle's inspiring journey reminds us that there is a weight loss journey for everyone. Losing weight is never easy, but with hard work and perseverance, one can indeed achieve their weight goals. As to comeintomycastle, maintenance for her is not as hard as one could imagine. Comeintomycastle focused on body recompositioning and muscle gain, as opposed to strict weight loss, as a vegetarian, comeintomycastle only found transitioning to a high-protein diet the most challenging.
In Conclusion
Comeintomycastle's successful weight-loss and fitness journey involved dedication to her fruits of labor and fun in the process. Her story proves that everyone's foray into losing weight is unique and should cater to specific individual abilities and goals. Now that she has achieved her fitness targets, she is now focused on maintaining her weight.
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.
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