Two Year Weight Loss Journey: From 190 to 185 Pounds
Learn how a Reddit user lost 5 pounds in two years and made it to American Ninja Warrior.
Article by Madeleine Smith
The User's Success Story
Maples, a 26-year-old man from the USA, shared his two-year weight loss journey on Reddit. He lost 5 pounds in two years mainly through consistent working-out and sticking to a healthy diet. He also cut sugars, fast food, soft drinks, and ate plenty of lean protein. He had one cheat day each week.
Preparing for American Ninja Warrior
Maples' goal was to make it to American Ninja Warrior for those two years. To achieve this dream, he trained consistently every week. He had a checklist which included a push day, a pull day, running 3 times a week, hangboard training twice a week, and one long ninja warrior training session on Saturdays.
Auditioning for American Ninja Warrior
Maples didn't reveal the entire audition process, but he mentioned that one fills out a long application with a three-minute audition video. Producers sift through all the applications and choose the ones they think are the most entertaining. He finally made it onto the show after two years of working towards his goal.
The Results
Maples' weight loss journey took time, but he never lost sight of his goal. His continuous effort and hard work paid off; he finally made it onto American Ninja Warrior. He is excited to compete in the show as he is known as the Swedish ninja. This story proves that with persistence and consistency, one can achieve their dream body.
Conclusion
Maples' story serves as an inspiration to anyone on a weight loss journey or striving for any goal. The journey may seem long, but consistent steps will eventually get you there. By staying true to his goals and consistently working towards them, Maples accomplished one of his dream goals. So stick to a healthy diet, work out regularly, and never lose sight of your 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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