Two Year Journey to Lose 118 Pounds: Inspiring Story of Uphill Battler24 on Reddit
Uphill_battler24's Reddit post details his two-year journey to lose 118 pounds, and his tips for diet and exercise. Read on for inspiration!
Article by Madeleine Smith
![A picture of a 6'1" male showing a weight loss from 303 pounds to 185 pounds. A respectable loss of 118 pounds. A picture of a 6'1" male showing a weight loss from 303 pounds to 185 pounds. A respectable loss of 118 pounds.](https://myprogresspics.com/storage/images/u0yrqpowlgp71_optimized_1x.jpg)
M/40/6'1[303 lbs>185lbs= 118 lbs] (2 years) It was a long journey but so worth it
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Uphill_battler24's journey from 303 to 185 pounds is an inspiring story of hard work and dedication. In his Reddit post, which features a before photo of him chowing down on crab legs and a now-photo showcasing his six-pack abs, he shares tips for others who want to embark on a weight-loss journey.
Find Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Uphill_battler24's advice to find out your BMR, eat at a calorie-deficit of 500 calories less than maintenance daily and figure out a sustainable diet with cheat days is a healthy and long-term approach to weight loss. He advises slowly adding to your workout regimen, trying to tailor exercises around compound lifts, and doing heavy weight training for 1-1.5 hours along with cardio. If you're just starting out like progressp999, use this advice as inspiration, and know that slow and steady progress is better than giving up too quickly.
A Wakeup Call
Uphill_battler24's transformation was motivated by a scary wakeup call - an A1c of 12.2 and blood glucose level nearly hitting 600. He wanted to get his type 2 diabetes under control naturally, without medication. His dedication paid off, and his before-and-after photos show the results.
Don't Give Up
Uphill_battler24's post shows that people really can change their body composition through hard work and dedication. The encouragement and positivity in the comment section of the post is a testament to the fact that weight loss is not easy but also not impossible. If someone like him can make a lasting lifestyle change, so can you. So if you're starting your own journey, don't give up! Set realistic goals, and remember that progress takes time.
Healthy and Happy
Uphill_battler24's post is not just an impressive transformation; it's a reminder that a healthy and active lifestyle can be achieved regardless of age, weight, or starting point. He chose to share his journey on Reddit to inspire others to make a lifestyle change for the better. So try things out for yourself, no matter where you are in your journey, and be inspired by Uphill_battler24's two-year transformation from 303 pounds to a healthy and happy 185 pounds!
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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.
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