From 230 to 160: One Man’s Journey to Abs Using Diet and Exercise
A 25-year-old man on Reddit shares his weight loss journey from 230 pounds to 160 pounds, revealing how he achieved six-pack abs through dieting and exercising.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Counting Calories and Avoiding Empty Carbs
The Redditor, NiftyShadesOfBeige, lost most of his weight through dieting alone. He counted every calorie and avoided empty carbs while increasing his protein intake. Meal prep made it simple, as he was once someone who would eat fast food when feeling too lazy to cook.
Working Out Every Weekday
After losing weight, he began lifting weights every weekday, focusing on two muscle groups each day and doing cardio on Fridays. NiftyShadesOfBeige said he is trying to build up a little more bulk, which requires him to eat more and spend most of his time lifting weights.
Losing 70 Pounds in 6-7 Months
NiftyShadesOfBeige started at 230 pounds and hit his goal of 160 pounds in about 6-7 months. Since then, he has been building muscle slowly. He had also mentioned that his waist shrunk a lot from wearing a size 34 to wearing a 28-29. Most importantly, he cut out soda and started drinking more water.
Using Protein Shakes to Curb Hunger
Protein shakes helped him manage hunger for most of his weight loss journey. Others in the Reddit thread were curious about what protein shakes he used and when he had them. NiftyShadesOfBeige replied that he didn’t have any specific protein shakes in mind and that he drank them whenever he felt hungry.
Lessons Learned
NiftyShadesOfBeige’s journey to fitness is inspiring and informative. He offers advice such as not to eat empty carbs, to cut out soda and watch snacking, to drink more water, and to use protein shakes to curb hunger. More importantly, his transformation shows the value of consistency, determination, and hard work.
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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