84Lbs Down: a Reddit User From M/29/6'3 Shares His Weight Loss Journey
One man's journey through losing over 80lbs using CICO and exercise, following his post on Reddit.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
Reddit user TheRealMattKing has documented his journey of losing over 80lbs in just over a year, sharing his experience and progress with the online community. His approach was simple but effective – 'calories in, calories out' (CICO) combined with regular exercise. In this article, we will take a closer look at his journey and the methods he used to achieve his weight loss goals.
Starting Point
At the beginning of his journey, Matt weighed in at 325lbs. He knew that he needed to make significant changes to his lifestyle to improve his fitness and health. Matt decided to focus on improving his diet first by tracking his calorie intake and ensuring he was in a calorie deficit to burn fat. After experimenting with different calorie goals, he found a sweet spot and started consistently losing weight each week.
Exercise Routine
Alongside reduced calorie intake, Matt also started incorporating exercise into his daily routine. He took up walking and then progressed to more challenging cardio and weightlifting workouts, using a combination of free weights and machines. By adding in exercise, Matt was able to increase his calorie burn and achieve a greater calorie deficit, leading to more significant weight loss results.
Challenges and Milestones
Although it wasn't always easy, Matt persevered and celebrated his milestones along the way. As he saw progress, he became more motivated to keep pushing and hit his next big target. One of his most significant accomplishments was singing the opening day national anthem for the A's baseball team just a year after his first performance when he was still over 300lbs.
Conclusion
Matt's weight loss journey is an excellent example of how regular exercise and a calorie deficit diet can lead to significant and lasting weight loss results. By tracking his calorie intake and ensuring he burned more calories than he consumed, Matt achieved a remarkable transformation that has improved his health and wellbeing. If you're looking to lose weight, Matt's experience shows that it is possible to achieve your goals with just determination, consistency, and some straightforward tools like CICO and regular exercise!
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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