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Weight Journey: Reddit User Goes From 176 to 142 Pounds in 6 Months

Explore one Reddit user's weight journey as they share their transformation on the platform. Discover their diet, workout routine and tips for successfully managing weight loss.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'6" man showing a weight cut from 176 pounds to 142 pounds. A net loss of 34 pounds.
M/24/5’6 [176>142] (6 months) I’ve always been on the chubbier/fatter side most of my life. Decided it was time to commit to change and it was totally worth it! Still got long ways to go but I like where it’s headed :) I needa buy new clothes… pants keep sliding down
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Committing to change

The Reddit user, david8479, had always been on the chubbier/fatter side most of their life. They decided it was finally time to commit to change and within six months, had lost 34 pounds by making healthier choices and exercising regularly. David8479 mentions that they are happy with their progress but still have a long way to go.

The importance of food control

David8479 attributes most of their weight loss success to food control. They stopped eating fast food daily and started counting calories through the app 'My Fitness Pal' to stay at a deficit of around 1500 calories per day. David8479 also made sure not to eat past 8 PM and limited carbs to between 78-100g per day. Cutting out drinks such as soda and juice, limiting alcohol intake, and reducing sweets like cookies and candy also made a huge difference in their weight loss journey.

Workout routine

Along with food management, david8479 also paired their diet with weightlifting and cardio. High-intensity cardio workouts and lifting weights for chest, back and legs helped them achieve their weight loss goals. David8479 stresses the importance of keeping your heart rate up during cardio exercises and advises aiming for high intensity versus distance for best results.

Lessons learned

David8479 mentions that 75% of their success came from food management and only 25% from exercise. They suggest that making small, gradual changes to your diet and exercise habits can help you achieve lasting success. David8479 also notes that making lifestyle changes can be difficult but stresses that with time, the new changes will become a habit.

Encouragement to try it out

If you're looking to make a change, david8479's weight loss journey serves as inspiration. David8479 encourages others to ease into changes rather than attempting to change everything overnight. Remember that a healthy lifestyle is achievable and can have long-term effects on your physical and mental health.

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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.