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How U/Claudius the God Lost Weight & Quit Drinking to Make Positive Changes in Life

This Reddit user went from 190 to 160 lbs in 1.5 years and quit drinking. Read about the positive changes he made in his life, such as going back to school.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight reduction from 190 pounds to 160 pounds. A total loss of 30 pounds.
A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight reduction from 190 pounds to 160 pounds. A total loss of 30 pounds.
A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight reduction from 190 pounds to 160 pounds. A total loss of 30 pounds.
A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight reduction from 190 pounds to 160 pounds. A total loss of 30 pounds.
m/31/5'9[190>160=30] A year and a half, quit drinking, got my life back, spent a summer on my bike
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

A Reddit user by the name of u/Claudius_the_God has shared his incredible weight loss journey on the platform. In just a year and a half, he went from 190 to 160 lbs. However, the journey was not just about shedding pounds. He also quit drinking, made positive changes in his life, and went back to school as a 31-year-old sophomore.

Motivation to Quit Drinking

When u/Claudius_the_God stopped drinking, it opened his eyes to how he had hidden from the world. As he gave up his last little hiding spot, he realized he needed love, not comfort, in his relationship. Drinking every night made him blind to how stuck he was. He was so depressed and anxious that he had terrible panic attacks. It became a sad life that he knew he had to change.

Achieving His Weight Loss Goals

Although u/Claudius_the_God had attempted working out before, a holistic approach was necessary to shed his stubborn weight. He embraced a healthy diet, clean living, and exercise. He explained that he wouldn't have managed the weight without becoming a better person first. Exercise helped him feel amazing, super positive and content, and he admitted that he didn't realize how sad and messed up he was.

Going Back to School as an Older Student

At 31, u/Claudius_the_God decided it was time to go back to school. He loves it as he doesn't care about impressing anyone but himself, likes his young classmates, and doesn't struggle through school hung-over or resenting his parents. Additionally, his perspective that he gained through life experiences contributes significantly to his education.

Final Thoughts

u/Claudius_the_God's weight loss journey is indeed inspiring. Quitting drinking wasn't easy, and neither was shedding the weight or going back to school. But he proves that if you commit yourself to the goals, you can make it happen. His post on Reddit has received accolades and helped motivate many to make positive changes in their own lives.

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Madeleine Smith

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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.