From Powerlifting to Shredded: Swiss Army Penis' Journey to Losing 70 Pounds in a Year

Introduction

Swiss_Army_Penis is a Reddit user who has gone through an incredible transformation in just a year. From being a 'fat powerlifter' who weighed 230 pounds, he lost almost 70 pounds and transformed his physique to become a 'skinny one.' Apart from his physical transformation, Swiss_Army_Penis also saw significant growth in his strength - his lifts went from B:315 S:345 D:440 to raw 2xbodyweight bench press.

Cardio and Diet

The Redditor attributes his transformation to two things: cardio and cleaning up his diet. He did lots of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in addition to powerlifting routines. Swiss_Army_Penis is keeping his caloric intake at 1800-2200 a day and eating mostly chicken and fruit. He credits his already significant muscle mass to his powerlifting journey before he started cutting down.

Dealing with Knee Injury

Amidst his journey, Swiss_Army_Penis had to deal with an MCL injury in his knee. It took him around six months to recover and regain mobility. He began with stationary bikes and walking until he gradually added stairs and sprints, albeit only ten minutes of stairs sprint and only when his knee wasn't acting up. He constantly wears a brace or sleeves when squatting or running to protect his knee.

Cutting without Losing Muscles

Another Reddit user, MaliciousMirth, dropped almost 100 pounds in close to 9 months through HIIT and cutting calorie intake at 1600 per day. He experienced considerable strength loss but didn't stop lifting while cutting down. Swiss_Army_Penis also kept lifting his powerlifting routine while still losing 70 pounds. He urges people not to give up because it takes time to see results.

Conclusion

Swiss_Army_Penis' transformation shows that with hard work and consistency, losing weight and gaining almost anything is possible. His impressive journey should inspire others to embark on their own health and fitness journey. Remember, one size does not fit all, so it's essential to figure out what works best for your body and stick with it.