How Reddit User Junior8321 Lost 71Lbs in 20 Months and Gained It Back for Muscles
Read on to learn about a user's weight journey, losing 71lbs in 20 months, gaining some of it back for muscle building. Tips and advice included.
Article by Madeleine Smith
A Reddit User's 71lbs Weight Loss Journey
Reddit user Junior8321 shares his journey to losing 71lbs in just 20 months. He was never a fan of being big and so he resorted to cutting weight, eventually losing a lot of muscle mass due to a heavy caloric deficit.
Gaining Weight for Muscle Building
The user had lost a lot of weight but also lost muscle mass along the way. Hence, he decided to gain weight to build up some muscles and is now sitting at 268.
Routine and Diet
Junior8321 shared his routine and diet that helped him lose weight and build up muscles. For his routine, he started with the Arnold split and recently switched to a (chest/shoulders), (legs/abs), and (back/arms) split. As for food, he consumed a lot of protein throughout the day, mostly including egg whites, turkey bacon, protein shakes, tuna, tilapia, chicken breast, and vegetables.
Advice for Others
The user is more than happy to provide advice, tips, and motivation to others who are also trying to lose weight or build muscles. He emphasizes the importance of moderation and keeping a good amount of protein throughout the day. He also advises against losing weight too fast and not taking in sufficient protein.
Final Thoughts
Junior8321's weight journey is a great example of how persistence and discipline can lead to achieving one's goals. His routine and diet may not work for everyone, but it's important to note that everyone's body is different. It's best to try out different things and see what works best for oneself.
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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