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2 Year Weight Loss Journey of a Reddit User: From Obese to Lean

Read about Mike-__-Hunt, a Reddit user who lost 78 pounds in 2 years, battled bulimia, and changed his life around by following a sustainable diet and workout routine.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'7" male showing a weight loss from 212 pounds to 134 pounds. A net loss of 78 pounds.
M/24/5’7” [212lbs > 134lbs > 152lbs] (2 years) As someone who was demotivated, majorly depressed and obese, I turned my life around. All about getting the ball rolling and being proud of yourself for the little wins.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Mike-__-Hunt, a Reddit user, shared his weight loss transformation journey in a post that went viral with over 500 upvotes and numerous positive comments. He went from being demotivated, majorly depressed, and obese to losing 78 pounds in 2 years. But what makes this journey more remarkable is that Mike battled bulimia halfway through and overcame it. His story is an inspiration to everyone looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Weight Loss Strategy

Mike began his weight loss journey in his mid-twenties with a few failed attempts. But he achieved success when he transitioned from keto to a calorific deficit diet. He consumed 1400-1600 calories/day, depending on how much he exercised, and did intermittent fasting. He also walked a lot, hitting 15-20K steps every day, went to the gym 4 times a week, and started bouldering 2-3 times a week. He recommends bouldering to anyone looking for a great social sport and a different way to measure fitness, besides a mirror or a weighing scale.

Overcoming Challenges

Mike's rapid weight loss had its challenges. He developed bulimia along the way, and his brain/appetite hadn't caught up with his smaller food capacity. He also had serious body image issues that he had developed all his life. Mike overcame these challenges by not obsessing over the weighing scale; instead, he trusted the mirror and how he felt. He switched to a resistance and callisthenics training program, which he found easier to track his progress, helped him with his bouldering, and was harder to get injured.

Current Diet and Training

Mike changed his diet and training regimen as he started trying to bulk. For a lean bulk, he consumes around 1800-2000 calories a day, with 140-160g protein, 160-180g carbs, and 70g fat. He also takes three tablets of TMG a day, a C4 ripped pre-workout before workouts, and uses PHD Diet Whey protein, which is low in calories and tastes great. He has plenty of low-fat Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, watermelon, oats, chicken, egg whites, tuna, chickpeas, protein bread/wraps, and has cut down on oil. Mike's advice to anyone embarking on a healthier lifestyle is to take it one day at a time and find something sustainable that provides results that keep you motivated.

Conclusion

Mike's journey from being demotivated, majorly depressed, and obese to losing weight, battling bulimia and developing a sustainable diet and workout routine is an incredible story. His transformation embodies the message that discipline is key, but one should take it one day at a time. His story is an inspiration to anyone looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle, but Mike also advises that one should find what works for them, as what worked for him may not work for others.

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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.