A Reddit User's Journey to Weight Loss Male, 27, 5'10", 188Lbs
Follow one Reddit user's documented journey of weight loss, highlighting their progress and ups and downs along the way. Learn what worked for them, and be inspired to try changes in your own life.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
Meet Reddit user btfc8autumn – he's a 27-year-old male, standing at 5'10" and weighing 188lbs. He begins his documented journey of weight loss, and the community following his progress.
The Starting Point
btfc8autumn shares his initial photos, showcasing his topless torso, along with his weight and body fat measurements. He sets a goal of losing 30lbs within 12 weeks, while tracking weight loss and daily food diary to ensure he's hitting his calorie deficit goals.
The Progress
One week into his journey and btfc8autumn reports that he's lost 8.6lbs! As expected, the day-to-day weight fluctuation is evident, but his overall trend is downward. He shares how he's successfully stayed accountable to his goals, by prepping his meals on Sundays and allocating calories for snacks like fruit and protein bars.
The Struggle
Halfway into his journey and btfc8autumn experiences his first plateau, reporting no weight loss in the past week. This causes him to feel discouraged, and he opens up to the community for support. The community rallies around him, with fellow weight loss journeymen providing tips and encouragement to stay the course.
The End Result
In the final week of his journey, btfc8autumn shares his final photos, highlighting his successful transformation – he's lost a total of 29lbs in just 12 weeks! The community cheers him on, and he shares valuable insights gained from the journey. He stresses the importance of accountability and planning, and recommends that others make sustainable changes to their lifestyle to achieve their weight loss goals.
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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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