From 196Lbs to 133Lbs: a Four Year Weight Loss Journey
A detailed look at how one Reddit user went from 196lbs to 133lbs in four years, including ups and downs in their fitness journey.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Losing the First 30ish Lbs
The user started their weight loss journey after moving to a new state and signing up to go to the gym every evening. They lost the first 30ish pounds over 6-9 months through regular exercise and a general conscious effort to eat better. They tried tracking calories on and off but were wary of weighing themselves.
Moving into Powerlifting
After plateauing around the 160s, the user got into powerlifting and focused on strength goals for a year. They mostly maintained their weight but became hella strong. They only weighed themselves once at 168lbs during this period.
COVID and Restarting Weight Loss
With gyms closing due to COVID, the user's muscle building era fizzled out. After getting over their scale aversion, they weighed themselves and resolved to lose the last 20-30lbs. They bought a food scale and started logging everything in LoseIt with a goal to lose 1lb/week. They learned low calorie cooking and listening to their hunger cues.
Reaching the Goal Weight
The user reached their goal weight of 133lbs and has maintained it with some tracking. They originally aimed for 145lbs but are happy with where they are now. They plan to get back into the gym and start powerlifting again.
A Journey Towards Health
This weight loss journey spanned four years and involved various ups and downs, from gym-going to powerlifting to COVID-related setbacks. The user attained their goal through regular exercise, conscientious eating, and determination.
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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