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How One Man Lost 100Lbs Using a Calorie Deficit and Exercise Routine

Read about how one Reddit user achieved their weight loss goal by sticking to a calorie deficit and consistent exercise routine.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 290 pounds to 190 pounds. A net loss of 100 pounds.
M/27/5’9” [290lbs > 190lbs = 100lbs] Decided to lose 100lbs this year. Lots more work to do!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight can be a challenging journey, requiring a lot of time and effort. A Reddit user, ShhhhhhImAtWork, shared their incredible weight loss journey with the community.

Setting the Goal

ShhhhhhImAtWork decided to lose 100lbs in a year. This would require a calorie deficit and consistent exercise routine. They ate at a calorie deficit and walked or ran every other day. There were days where ShhhhhhImAtWork overate, but they never let it go on for more than a day. Consistency was key.

The Challenge of Loose Skin

One Reddit user asked ShhhhhhImAtWork if they had any issues with loose skin. ShhhhhhImAtWork replied that they did have some loose skin, but not a lot. They felt that they still had chub in places that would be really loose in about 30 pounds. They shared that if they tried anything that worked, they would let the community know.

The Importance of Honesty

ShhhhhhImAtWork shared that they had always been prone to stress eating and eating their feelings. They revealed that they were probably eating close to 4000-5000 calories a day and working a desk job. Weight loss came quick when they were honest with themselves and cut out a lot of junk food.

Conclusion

Losing 100lbs in a year is no easy feat, but ShhhhhhImAtWork served as an inspiration to others by sharing their journey. It is essential to take things one day at a time, stick to a calorie deficit, be honest with yourself, and maintain consistency in your exercise routine. Everyone's weight loss journey is unique, but we can all learn from ShhhhhhImAtWork's experience and try things out for ourselves.

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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.