M/27/6'2'' How One Redditor Lost 43 Pounds Without Calorie Counting

Introduction

Banderole, a 27-year-old redditor, recently shared his amazing weight loss journey with before-and-after GIF images. He went from 221 pounds to 178 pounds, losing 43 pounds in the process. What's more impressive is that he did this without counting calories.

Healthy Eating and Exercise

The first step in Banderole's weight loss journey was to eat healthier and bike more. He followed the Slow Carb diet from Tim Ferriss's book The 4-Hour Body. This diet advocates consuming plenty of beans, legumes, meat, veggies, nuts, and eggs. There's no need to count calories, as he only ate 'safe' foods where he ate as much as he wanted. Biking more provided additional calorie burn. He lost 10 pounds in less than two weeks, during his first month of transitioning.

Men's Health Workout

To achieve further progress, Banderole followed a 3-month 'poster series' workout plan created by Coach Dos Remedios for Men's Health magazine. This Men's Health-inspired workout combined strength training, bodyweight exercises, and interval training. This entertaining and varied routine helped to keep him motivated and on track.

Occasional Cheat Day

To satisfy food cravings, Banderole had one cheat day per week. However, excessive indulging has caused ill effects, so by sticking to the diet, even his craving for junk food gradually reduced over time. While this may not work for every person or food addiction, it's a strategy proven to work for Banderole.

Conclusion

Banderole is an inspiration to anyone looking to make lifestyle changes without the need for calorie counting or outright restriction. By simply eating a healthier diet, incorporating biking, following a Men's Health workout, and having a cheat day, he was able to lose weight, transform his body and most importantly, feel better about himself. As he stress in his comments, he started with a small focus on chunk of time, and got the ball rolling with the first few kilos- ultimately meeting his goal.