College Freshman's Weight Loss Journey: 20 Lbs in 6 Weeks

The Turning Point

After gaining weight in his first semester of college due to stress and unhealthy eating habits, this college freshman weighed in at 260 pounds. It was only after he was heartbroken and his heart's desire to transform his physique that he started working out rigorously.

The Superman Inspiration

The Reddit user always strived to be a good man like Superman, but he figured why not look like him too? He found his inspiration in the hero's workout routine and aims to look like him by his mid-20s. This inspiration keeps him motivated and prompts him to push further every time he wants to give up.

Losing 20 Pounds in 6 Weeks

Though the Reddit user thought that his progress was slow, he had already lost 20 pounds in 1.5 months. However, a commenter advised him to slow down and lose not more than 2 pounds per week or 8 pounds per month to avoid shredding muscle and loose skin. The Redditor took this advice and learned more by subscribing to r/loseit.

Results of the Journey

The progress picture shows how the Redditor has lost weight in the past six weeks, and it's a visible transformation. He looks better, feels better, and his effort has paid off with a 20-pound weight loss. He aims to transform more and become like Superman one day.

Conclusion

This Reddit user's journey shows how motivation and inspiration can go a long way in achieving one's goals, especially when the goal is as demanding as weight loss. The journey also shows that significant progress can be made in a few weeks with a healthier lifestyle, commitment, and care for oneself. Anyone can try this and make progress by taking it slow and steady like this Redditor did.