My 18 Year Old Weight Journey: M/18/5'8" [172 to 154 = 18 Lbs Lost] (3.5 Months)

Background

The Reddit user thatfatdood shared his impressive 18-pound weight loss journey in just 3.5 months. At 18 years old and 5'8", the user went from 172 lbs to 154 lbs. The post received a lot of attention on Reddit with users asking for tips and details of the user's diet and workout routine. The user kindly obliged and shared everything he did to achieve his results.

Diet

The user ate low-carb with about 60g carbs per day and 168g protein, filling the remaining calories with fat. He started with 2,000 calories per day (his TDEE is 2,600 calories) and gradually cut down on the fat while keeping protein fixed, now eating between 1,700 to 1,800 calories per day. Every Friday was a carb-up day where he refilled glycogen stores with 375g carbs, 97g protein, and 28g fat. The user also implemented 'Fat Flush' days where he drank protein powder all day and followed a low-carb/high protein diet.

Workout

The user followed the THT program at Musclehack.com, which he had been using for four years, for a duration of ten weeks, after which he took a week off. He then transitioned to a modified version of the program. The five-day split program included eight to twelve reps for almost all exercises (145 x 10 Bench/135x9 Squat/195x5 Dead/70x12 OHP).

Supplements

The user used only two supplements: whey protein and creatine.

Conclusion

The user's journey highlights the importance of both diet and workout when it comes to losing weight. Additionally, the user's dedication of sticking to the program and tweaking it as necessary was key to achieving his goals. For those looking to start on their own fitness journeys, it is important to find a program that works for them and to stick to it while making tweaks as necessary. Consistency over time is key for long-term success.