One Month Weight Journey: Tips on Cutting and Macros
Learn how one Reddit user, anonalchemist, cut his weight and managed his macros for a month; tips included.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
One Reddit user, anonalchemist, shared his weight journey on the forum. In just a month, he achieved progress in cutting and lost some weight. This article reports on his journey and offers tips based on the Reddit thread.
Cutting and Macros
Anonalchemist asked fellow Redditors about his macros, particularly the carbs, which he deemed too high. One commenter suggested reducing carb intake to below 100g and spreading the rest of the calories between fats and protein. He also recommended consuming one gram of protein per pound of body weight. This would help anonalchemist cut his weight while still building muscle mass.
Ideal Cutting Plan
Anonalchemist posted the plan he created based on the commenters' suggestions. He aimed to eat 1740 calories per day, with cuts coming mostly from protein and fats rather than carbs. He asked if he should still follow his current lifting program, but the commenter suggested trying a hypertrophy program or SS.
Weight-Loss Goal
The commenter advised that anonalchemist should check his weight weekly and see if he's losing at least one pound per week. Otherwise, anonalchemist could add some cardio sessions to speed up his weight loss.
Conclusion
Anonalchemist's weight journey serves as an inspiration to people who want to improve their fitness levels. His Reddit post offers valuable tips on cutting and planning macros, making it easier for others to achieve their own weight goals.
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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.
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