M/35/5'11" Weight Journey: Down 40Lbs in 2 Months, up 12Lbs in 4

Introduction

Losing weight and gaining weight can be a struggle. For reddit user allchiefedup, the journey has been an up and down roller coaster. The M/35/5'11" went from 220lbs to 170lbs in two months and then up to 182lbs in the next four months.

The Beginning

Allchiefedup's progress pictures show a drastic change in his body in just six months. However, many Reddit users were amazed at how different he looked at 220lbs in the 'before' photo. Allchiefedup admits that he's just very dense, and the before picture does indeed show him at his heaviest weight.

The Progress

Allchiefedup started by cutting calories and increasing his exercise routine. He aimed for a 1,000 calorie deficit and did cardio every other day. This helped him lose 40lbs in two months. However, he noticed that his weight loss had plateaued in the next four months when he was at the 170lbs mark. So, he tried Leangains, which is an intermittent fasting program, to gain muscle mass and lose fat.

The Results

The result was an increase in weight, but an increase in muscle mass as well. Allchiefedup put on 12lbs, but he lost fat and looked slimmer. Building muscle is a great way to lose fat, as it increases the metabolic rate of the body. Allchiefedup's journey is a testament to the fact that weight loss and gaining muscle mass can be achieved simultaneously.

Conclusion

Allchiefedup's journey to lose weight and gain muscle mass hasn't been easy, but it's not impossible either. His progress pictures show that a combination of calorie reduction, exercise, and intermittent fasting can help in achieving the desired transformation. However, not every program works for everyone. If you're struggling with weight loss, it's best to experiment and find what works for you. And most importantly, remember that change takes time.