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Amazing Weight Journey: How Jonfromjersey Lost 17Lbs in 6 Months

Read about Jonfromjersey's impressive transformation journey, from his mindset to workouts and diet, that helped him lose 17lbs in 6 months.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight reduction from 190 pounds to 173 pounds. A total loss of 17 pounds.
M/36/5'9" [190lbs > 173lbs = 17lbs] - Got inspired by progress pics and ripped up - now maintaining
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Jonfromjersey's progress post on Reddit showed his amazing transformation journey that inspired others to follow his lead. He lost 17lbs in just 6 months and maintained his weight since then.

Mindset Matters

Jonfromjersey believes that mindset plays a big role in any weight loss journey, which is why he worked on his mindset daily. He read books like Psycho-cybernetics and listened to motivational speakers like Joel Osteen and Tony Robbins for inspiration. He emphasized that working on your mindset requires consistent effort and dedication.

Workout Goals

Jonfromjersey aimed for workouts under 30 minutes that involved resistance-based routines for muscle building with enough intensity to keep the heart rate up. He mixed weights and bodyweight exercises that targeted different muscle groups. His workout routines were upper body one day, lower body the next. He exercised for six days a week and took a floating rest day depending on his schedule.

Diet Plans

Jonfromjersey's diet plan was focused on counting calories and following the IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) principle. He incorporated cheat meals on Fridays and Saturdays and ate at maintenance levels on Sundays to maintain a 400 caloric deficit. Jonfromjersey signed up for My Fitness Pal and purchased a food scale to help him stay on top of his calorie intake.

Conclusion

Jonfromjersey's journey shows that losing weight takes a combination of factors, including mindset, exercise, and diet. With discipline and consistency, anyone can achieve their weight loss goals. It's essential to find a routine that works for you, whether it's resistance-based workouts, bodyweight exercises, high-intensity interval training, or any other form of exercise that you enjoy. The key takeaway from Jonfromjersey's journey is that anyone can transform their body with the right mindset, discipline, and hard work.

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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.