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A Journey From 185 Lbs to 155 Lbs with a 20% Body Fat Percentage

A 24-year-old Reddit user, jsj0991, shares their weight loss journey that involves cutting out alcohol, sugar, bread, and rice alongside a focused workout routine.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'7" male showing a snapshot of 185 pounds at a height of 5'7
A picture of a 5'7" male showing a snapshot of 185 pounds at a height of 5'7
M/24/5'7"/185 BF 20%
Originally posted on /r/BulkOrCut

Introduction

The journey towards a healthy and fit body requires patience and effort. Reddit user jsj0991 shares their weight loss journey that spans from 185lbs to a target weight of 155lbs with a 20% body fat percentage.

Routine and Diet

The user's workout routine focused on one muscle group at a time, such as chest Mondays, shoulders on Tuesdays, and so on. They also mentioned lifting a maximum bench of 130lbs. Aside from the exercise routine, the user had to alter their diet regimen. They had cut out alcohol, sugar, bread, and rice to reach their desired weight and body fat percentage.

The Challenge

Reducing weight by 30lbs requires a considerable deficit in calories. Mrfocus22, a Reddit user replied and said that 30lbs of weight loss would require a 500 calorie deficit per day. This considerable challenge requires not only dedication but also discipline.

Takeaway

jsj0991's journey from 185lbs to 155lbs can inspire others that losing weight and reducing body fat is possible with dedication and making healthy choices in both diet and physical activities. Achieving realistic goals requires a mindset that is patient, proactive and has reasonable expectations of how long it takes to reach their objectives.

Conclusion

Every individual’s journey toward body transformation is different due to various factors like age, hormones, lifestyle or genetics. However, jsj0991's journey shows that with suitable modifications in diet and workout routines, it is possible to achieve realistic goals in a healthy way. Remember, every individual's path towards weight loss is different, and experimentation is key. Try things out for yourself, listen to your body, and SLOWLY make modifications that work for you.

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Madeleine Smith

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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.