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162Lbs to 114Lbs: One Man's Journey to Body Positivity

Read about TheBoredIndividual's 11-month weight loss journey, from hating his own reflection to finding confidence and self-love.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'5" male showing a weight loss from 162 pounds to 114 pounds. A respectable loss of 48 pounds.
M/28/5'5" [162lbs>114lbs>126lbs=36lbs] (11 months) Hated looking in the mirror. Now I like it. Hiking and IF until 114, then physical labor and at home workouts while eating OK. Dec/May/Nov
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Introduction

At 5'5", TheBoredIndividual had a starting weight of 162lbs and a goal of 114lbs. Despite setbacks, he was able to lose 48lbs over the course of 11 months. This article details his weight loss journey and the life changes he made to achieve his goals.

Hating His Reflection

Before beginning his weight loss journey, TheBoredIndividual hated his own reflection. He turned to hiking and intermittent fasting to kickstart his weight loss journey, and his weight dropped steadily to 114lbs. However, he struggled to maintain this weight and soon found himself back up to 126lbs.

Finding Balance

Rather than letting weight regain discourage him, TheBoredIndividual adjusted his approach. He began working physical labor jobs, which helped him build muscle while burning fat. He supplemented this with at-home workouts and moderate eating habits. He has since found a healthy balance and continues to maintain his current weight.

A Confidence Boost

TheBoredIndividual's weight loss journey also brought about a much-needed confidence boost. He no longer hates looking in the mirror and has found a newfound appreciation for his physical appearance. He acknowledges that he's not super serious about building muscle, but is content with where he's at and happy with how he looks.

Conclusion

TheBoredIndividual's story shows that weight loss is not a linear journey, but rather one filled with ups and downs. It's important to find an approach to weight loss that works for you and to be patient with yourself along the way. And perhaps most importantly, it's essential to love and appreciate yourself at every stage of the journey.

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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.