M/43/5'8" Sheds 28 Lbs in 11 Months with Simple Calorie Restriction and Exercise

Introduction

Shadow_Band, a 43-year-old male, embarked on a weight loss journey 11 months ago. He shared his progress, shedding 28 pounds and feeling healthier and more confident.

Diet and Exercise

Shadow_Band's approach towards weight loss was simple - a healthy diet and a lot of exercise. He monitored his calorie intake and focused on consuming healthy foods in smaller portions. While exercising, he watched his macros to some extent, but mainly concentrated on getting enough exercise which included spinning, ice, and roller hockey, martial arts along with bodyweight and dumbbell exercises at home.

Benefits

By following a healthy diet and exercise regime, Shadow_Band not only lost weight but also achieved other benefits. He no longer felt ashamed while wearing a swimsuit and had more energy, getting relief from heartburn and indigestion.

Age is Just a Number

Although Shadow_Band was proud of his weight loss, he also received comments about looking much younger than his age of 43. While he may have despised this earlier, he no longer minds. He believes that age is just a number and his hard work has paid off, both physically and mentally.

Conclusion

Shadow_Band's weight loss journey, which involved simple calorie restriction and exercise, is an inspiration for others looking to lose weight. He proved that making small but consistent changes to one's diet and exercise can result in improvement to overall health and wellbeing. It is essential to choose a regime that works best for you and stick to it religiously, just like Shadow_Band did, to achieve success.