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A 33 Year Old Man Lost 20 Lbs in 3 Months by Cutting Calories and Increasing Cardio

Read the weight loss journey of Reddit user tacokarl253 from 265lbs to 245lbs in 3 months. Tacokarl253 cut calories and increased cardio to lose weight.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'11" man showing a weight cut from 265 pounds to 245 pounds. A respectable loss of 20 pounds.
M/33/5'11" [265lbs > 245lbs = 20lbs] (3 months) GW 210lbs
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight can be tough, but it's inspiring when someone successfully achieves their goals. Reddit user tacokarl253 recently shared his weight loss journey, which saw him lose 20 lbs in just 3 months.

What Tacokarl253 did

Tacokarl253 achieved his weight loss by adopting a calorie deficit and increasing cardio, mainly running. Though he initially gained strength, after a few months, he had to reduce cardio and focus on maintaining strength. He believes he may be losing fat and gaining muscle simultaneously.

The Importance of Strength Training

Tacokarl253 found that maintaining strength training was crucial to his weight loss success. As he lost weight, his body needed constant stimuli to keep up with his workouts. Though his main focus was on cardio, he made sure not to neglect his weight training.

Encouragement for others

Tacokarl253's success story might inspire anyone struggling to lose weight. However, it's important to keep in mind that everyone's journey is different, and one person's approach may not be the best for another. It's worth trying various methods to find what works best for you.

Conclusion

Tacokarl253's story demonstrates that losing weight is possible with consistent effort and dedication. What's more important is that he didn't give up and made adjustments to his approach when necessary. It's encouraging to see the Reddit community supporting each other on their weight loss journey.

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Madeleine Smith

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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.