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This Reddit User Dropped 50Lbs While Gaining Muscle in 20 Months

Check out how one Reddit user lost weight and gained muscle through a combination of CICO and strength training.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'7" woman showing a fat loss from 304 pounds to 254 pounds. A total loss of 50 pounds.
F/38/5’7” [304>254=-50lbs] + a ton of muscle gained! (20 months)
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

One Reddit user, PostmodernWapiti, shared their weight loss journey in a recent post. Over the course of 20 months, they were able to drop 50lbs while gaining muscle at the same time.

Methods

The user credits their success to a combination of CICO (Calories In, Calories Out) and strength training. They also noted that they avoided taking before pictures due to their discomfort with their body at the time.

Results

Although weight loss had stalled for about a year, the user notes that they were still packing on muscle and were able to do things that they never dreamed of before, such as climbing mountains. The user also emphasizes that what matters is the ability to do things they never could, not just the number on the scale.

Responses from Community

Other Reddit users congratulated PostmodernWapiti on their success, noting that climbing takes a significant amount of muscle and expressing admiration for the progress they had made.

Conclusion

The success story of PostmodernWapiti serves as an inspiration for anyone looking to lose weight and gain muscle. Through a combination of CICO and strength training, they were able to make significant progress and achieve things they never thought possible. It's important to remember that before and after pictures are only part of the journey, and what matters most is how much better you feel and how much more you can do.

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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.