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A Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle Through Weightlifting and Running a Reddit User's Experience

This article details a reddit user's weightlifting and running journey and how he is working towards a healthy lifestyle.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a snapshot of 171 pounds at a height of 5'8
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Originally posted on /r/BulkOrCut

Introduction

A Reddit user by the username 'thatreallyaznguy' shares his fitness journey that started with just going to the gym and running with no specific goal in mind.

Current Status

According to the BIA machines at the grocery, his body fat percentage is currently at 23%, but he acknowledges that these machines tend to be inaccurate. He also follows a 5/3/1 routine and does run/walk for about 8 miles every week.

Advice from the Community

One user suggested that he lift heavy and intense, incorporate dropsets, supersets, and short rest times, and eat a nutritionally balanced diet, to add muscle and melt away fat. However, another user cautioned that beginner lifters are better off sticking to basic lifting routines before moving on to advanced techniques.

Conclusion

The Reddit user stated that he plans to continue lifting heavy and running regularly to maintain his fitness, and also to explore different exercises and routines to challenge himself further. The journey to a healthier lifestyle may not have a specific end goal, but it is ultimately about the commitment to making sustainable changes that will benefit the body and mind.

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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.