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One Man's 85 Pound Weight Loss Journey Through Plant Based Diet

Follow TyeDieGuy's story of how he lost 85 pounds through a plant-based diet, cutting portions, and drinking more water.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 6'7" man showing a weight cut from 317 pounds to 232 pounds. A net loss of 85 pounds.
M/31/6’7” [317lbs > 232lbs = 85lbs] (14 months) eat you plants)
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

TyeDieGuy, a M/31 at 6'7", started his weight loss journey at 317 pounds, and after 14 months, he was able to lose an impressive 85 pounds. With a clever phrase of 'eat you plants', he shares how he was able to do it through a plant-based diet.

Cutting Portions and Drinking More Water

Before transitioning into a plant-based diet, TyeDieGuy initially started by focusing on cutting back on portions and drinking more water. This helped him shed some initial weight and prepare his body for a more drastic diet change later on.

Plant-based Diet

For the last 3 months of his journey, TyeDieGuy incorporated a plant-based diet, which helped him lose a significant amount of weight. One of the challenges he encountered was getting enough protein, which can be difficult with a solely plant-based diet. However, he was able to overcome this hurdle with research and incorporating plant-based protein sources like legumes, nuts, and tofu.

Encouragement to Try

TyeDieGuy's weight loss journey is an inspiring story of how making small changes can lead to a significant impact on one's health. While his approach might not be for everyone, it's essential to remember that everyone's body is different and responds differently to various diets and exercise. As TyeDieGuy emphasizes, the most important thing is to keep trying and experimenting with different approaches until finding what works best for you.

Conclusion

TyeDieGuy's weight loss journey is an excellent reminder that losing weight is a challenging but achievable goal. Whether through a plant-based diet, cutting portions, or drinking more water- small changes can create a big difference in one's health. Hopefully, this story encourages others to try different approaches and work towards a healthier lifestyle.

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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.