How a Reddit User Lost 59 Pounds in 4.5 Months and Achieved His Goal Weight
Learn how a Reddit user went from 227lbs to 168lbs in 4.5 months, the workout and diet routine he followed, and how he plans to build muscle next.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
Losing weight is a journey that requires a lot of hard work, dedication and discipline. For this Reddit user, it was a journey he embarked on and successfully achieved his goal weight after shedding off 59 pounds in just 4.5 months. His story serves as an inspiration to many who are struggling with their weight loss journey and looking for motivation.
The Routine This Reddit User Followed
The journey started with running 1.40 miles per run, one day on and one day of rest, or two days on and two days of rest, depending on how much he could do without overdoing it. As he progressed and lost weight, he increased the distance he was running, aiming to up his distance whenever he felt he wasn't struggling with his breathing. By the third month, he was running almost every day, hitting up to 3.75 miles. He also started adding press-ups, sit-ups, and other bodyweight exercises to his routine, with the goal of building muscle and reducing body fat.
The Diet this Reddit User Followed
The Reddit user who lost 59 pounds said he could not eat in moderation, so he eventually cut out a lot of stuff from his diet. He mainly ate meat (beef, chicken, bacon), fish, and a lot of vegetables such as onions, mushrooms, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, and peppers, which he flavoured with salt, pepper, soy sauce, garlic, chilli, paprika, mustard, mixed herbs, and whatever spices he had in the kitchen. He also liked to eat apples or oranges to satisfy his sweet tooth after meals and found that chewing gum helped, too.
What's Next After Achieving Goal Weight?
Even though he successfully achieved his goal weight, this Reddit user realizes that there's still work to be done. His next goal is to build muscle and achieve the abs dream. With the help of the exercises from the chart he found on Reddit that he now follows and stretches, he aims to achieve the muscles he needs to be confident and complete his transformation. He once again leads by example that hard work and dedication are what wins the fitness journey race.
Conclusion
Losing weight is a difficult task, requiring discipline and strict adherence to a proper diet and exercise routine. This Reddit user's journey is an inspiration to all those who feel like giving up. Changing one's lifestyle can lead to sustained weight control and happiness. Reading about this user's story is a good way to encourage someone to take that first step towards achieving their weight loss goals.
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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