A 4Lb Weight Loss Progress in 4 Months: Lessons From Dudelikeyeah's Journey
Learn from DudeLikeYeah's 4-month weight loss journey and the advice he received on cutting and bulking.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
DudeLikeYeah, a male in his 20s and 5'10 tall, shared his 4-month weight loss progress on Reddit, which involved losing 4lbs. His post received 29 upvotes and 2 comments which included advice on cutting and bulking.
Count your macros and eat at a deficit
In one of the comments to DudeLikeYeah's post, Reddit user Ron_Swollenson advised him to count his macros and eat at a deficit sized according to his goals, which will generally be a 500 calorie deficit a day if he wants to cut. Ron_Swollenson also suggested cutting down volume as needed. This approach is simple but not easy to follow through, especially if someone is weak-minded or has other goals in life that take priority over weight loss.
Cutting advice for DudeLikeYeah
Another Reddit user, wmanns11, suggested in a comment to DudeLikeYeah that he could cut faster by increasing his calorie deficit from the current 120 calories to 500 calories. Wmanns11 indicated that he was currently cutting at a 1000 calorie deficit a day, but he is much taller and has a higher body fat percentage than DudeLikeYeah. He wished DudeLikeYeah good luck on his weight loss journey.
Bulk or cut?
In his initial post, DudeLikeYeah also asked his fellow redditors for advice on whether to bulk or cut further. He mentioned that he had lifted hard and ate clean for the past few months without tracking his macros until recently. He wanted to bulk up to 180 lbs and then cut for the remainder of the summer. Following the advice he received, he only has 5 lbs left to reach his bulking goal.
Conclusion
DudeLikeYeah's weight loss journey offers valuable lessons to anyone looking to lose weight or build muscle. The advice he received on counting macros, eating at a deficit, cutting and bulking can be applied to anyone's weight loss goals. However, it's important to note that what works for one person may not work for another. Therefore, anyone embarking on a similar journey should be open to trial and error and adjust their approach as needed.
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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