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F/21/5’6” 6 Month Weight Loss Progress: a Calorie Deficit and Cardio Game Changer

A 21-year old female reduced 150lbs to 135lbs through weightlifting, cardio, and calorie deficit. Here's how she did it and what helped her achieve it.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'6" female showing a weight reduction from 150 pounds to 135 pounds. A net loss of 15 pounds.
F/21/5’6” [150lbs>135lbs=15lbs] 6 month weight loss progress. Still trying to lose a few more lbs of fat, but wow a calorie deficit and cardio has been game changer. I’ve been weightlifting for years and only had to cut in order to see the muscle.
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Introduction

A 21-year-old female, Reddit username ‘Pleasant-Questions182’, reduced her weight from 150lbs to 135lbs in six months. She successfully achieved her goal by combining weightlifting, cardio, cutting calories, and maintaining dedication.

Calorie Deficit & Cardio

Pleasant-Questions182 expressed that she had been lifting weights for years, but cutting calories and doing cardio-level workouts were game changers. Cardio helped her be in a calorie deficit and eat fewer calories, which helped her lose more weight. She used a calorie tracking app to track her calories.

Weightlifting for Muscle Definition

Weightlifting helped Pleasant-Questions182 to build muscle, and after the weight loss, she focused on maintaining a balance between lifting weights and working out using cardio. She also focused more on cardio to lose the right amount of weight for her comfort.

Motivation & Consistency

The user expressed that maintaining dedication is crucial for those who are trying to lose weight. She expressed her gratitude to commenters who congratulated her and saved the post as her motivation. She stated that her motivation also emerged when she saw changes in her own body.

Conclusion

Weight loss is not easy, but determination is the key. Pleasant-Questions182 lost 15 lbs in 6 months, and that is an amazing accomplishment. Tracking calories, maintaining a consistent schedule, and ensuring a calorie deficit will go a long way. Moreover, one can consume healthy and balanced meals suitable for their body and lose weight in a sustainable way. Try different approaches and see what works best for you.

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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.