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Body Recomposition: M29's Journey From 189 Lbs to 188 Lbs in Two Years

Through lifting weights, a high-protein, high-vegetable diet, and long hours of sleep, an M29 redditor achieved body recomposition, with a significant improvement in muscle toning, weight distribution, and overall physical well-being.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'8" woman showing a fat loss from 189 pounds to 188 pounds. A total loss of 1 pounds.
F/29/5’8” [189 lbs > 188 lbs] (2 years) Body Recomp: comparing now to the last time I was at this weight
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

An Inspiring Journey

The reddit user, M29, underwent a remarkable two-year journey in weight management and body recomposition while lifting weights, adhering to a high-protein and high-vegetable diet, and sleeping for more than seven hours daily. Despite only a 1-lb differential, the redditor achieved incredible muscle toning and redistribution of weight, which massively improved his physical condition and general sense of well-being.

From 189 lbs to 188 lbs

The redditor's pictures in September 2019 and July 2021 tell the story of his journey from 189 lbs to 188 lbs through body recomposition, which highlights how weight redistribution and muscle toning, rather than weight loss or gain, contribute to physical fitness. Between 2019 and 2021, he gained weight, mostly due to the pandemic, putting on a lot of weight and reaching 215 lbs temporarily. He began working out lightly in February 2021 and progressed towards a sustainable plan in March 2021.

Nutrition and Sleep Play a Vital Role

The reddit user's journey necessitated simple changes - lifting weights four times per week, consuming about 1800–2000 kcal per day, sleeping for 7+ hours, and prioritizing protein and vegetable intake. These lifestyle changes eliminated any need for extreme dieting or overtraining, and allowed him to achieve body recomposition gradually and sustainably.

Body Recomposition Vs. Weight Loss

The pictures on this thread illustrate the importance of body recomposition over weight loss or gain. While the redditor's weight barely changed, his physique underwent significant improvements, demonstrating how healthy eating, working out, and focusing on muscle toning contributes to physical fitness and well-being.

Try It for Yourself

The reddit thread is definitely an inspiration to try body recomposition for oneself. By focusing on high protein, vegetable-rich nutrition, lifting weights, and prioritizing sleep, one can achieve impressive changes in physique and overall well-being. Remember that simple, sustainable lifestyle changes offer much more significant rewards than the promises of fad diets and unsustainable workouts.

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