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Successful 190 to 165 Pounds Weight Loss Journey in 18 Months

Read about one Reddit user's successful weight loss journey from 190 to 165 pounds in 18 months through a combination of well-monitored macros and a rigorous exercise routine.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'11" man showing a fat loss from 190 pounds to 165 pounds. A respectable loss of 25 pounds.
M/26/5’11/ [190>165]/ (18 months)
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

One Reddit user, Responsible_Tea6726, documented their amazing journey of losing 25 pounds in 18 months. Although the user did not provide much of their background, it is evident they put in a lot of effort into the lifestyle change.

Macros and Workouts

Responsible_Tea6726 shared that they adjust their macros according to their progress. To keep track of their daily macronutrient intake, the user relied on MyFitnessPal. The user’s workout routine involved a three-day split push, pull, and legs training. The first half of the week involved heavy compound lifting for strength, such as bench presses, squats, and deadlifts, using the 5x5 program. The other half of the week focused on achieving higher repetitions for hypertrophy.

Consistent Walking

Apart from rigorous workouts, Responsible_Tea6726 would incorporate 30 to 60-minute walks 4 to 5 times a week. This helped increase the user's overall daily activity levels, promoting cardiovascular health while also burning additional calories.

Determination Pays Off

Responsible_Tea6726’s hard work and determination paid off, with the user losing a staggering 25 pounds in 18 months. With well-monitored macros, rigorous workouts, and consistent daily activity, Responsible_Tea6726 has transformed their body and lifestyle from an overweight and unhealthy state into a lean, and healthy person.

Conclusion

Responsible_Tea6726’s weight-loss journey is inspirational, clearly outlining that hard work and determination can lead to extraordinary personal accomplishment. It is essential to consistently track one's macros, engage in regular vigorous training routine and maintain an active lifestyle. Anyone seeking to live healthily can use Responsible_Tea6726’s transformative journey as a blueprint to help them begin their weight loss journey.

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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.