How Heavy Lifting and Cico Helped This Reddit User Lose 17 Pounds
A Reddit user shares their 17-pound weight loss journey in 5 years with the help of heavy lifting and CICO. Learn about their experience and progress pictures.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
A Reddit user with the username jaynneddoe shared their 17-pound weight loss journey in a progress photo post. The post gained 187 upvotes and positive comments from other users. The post also answered questions from other users who were curious about their journey, showing interest in trying out jaynneddoe’s successful methods.
The Journey
Jaynneddoe’s weight loss journey started 5 years prior between the first and last photo. They achieved significant weight loss in four months between the 2nd and 3rd photo when they started to take things seriously. Heavy lifting exercises and CICO (calories in/calories out) were their primary methods in losing weight.
What is Heavy Lifting and CICO?
Heavy lifting exercises are movements that involve resistance training with significant weight loads. Research shows that heavy lifting exercises can lead to weight loss and help maintain muscle mass. CICO, on the other hand, is the method of reducing calorie intake while increasing calorie output to create a calorie deficit causing weight loss.
Lessons Learned
Jaynneddoe encourages others to try heavy lifting and CICO methods to lose weight. They stressed that there are no quick fixes to weight loss, and it takes time and effort to achieve personal goals. Also, comparisons to other people’s weight loss journey should be avoided as every individual's body is different.
Conclusion
Jaynneddoe's weight loss journey is inspiring, and it is a testament that weight loss can be achieved through sustainable methods such as heavy lifting and CICO. It is essential to find the best method that suits an individual's body and to approach weight loss with positivity and patience. Anyone can achieve their weight goals with the right combination of effort, patience, 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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