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Slow but Steady Progress: a Weight Loss Journey

Read about a Reddit user's journey to lose 23 lbs in 15 months, including their diet and workout routine.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'10" male showing a weight loss from 201 pounds to 178 pounds. A net loss of 23 pounds.
M/42/5’10 [201 > 178 = 23 lbs] (15 months) Slow but steady progress!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight can be a challenge, but one Reddit user, ceepeebaxter, has shown that slow and steady progress is possible. With a starting weight of 201 pounds and a height of 5'10'', ceepeebaxter was able to lose 23 pounds over the course of 15 months.

Diet

For ceepeebaxter, a consistent diet was key to their weight loss success. They ate around 1720 calories a day and typically had a protein bar and Monster Zero for breakfast (240 calories), a lunch of 600-700 calories (e.g. Chipotle bowl), and a dinner of 900 calories. The diet was challenging at first, but it got easier after the first two weeks.

Workout Routine

Ceepeebaxter typically lifts weights four days a week, focusing on chest and triceps, legs, back and biceps, and shoulders. They also do the 6 minute abs workout on two of these days. For days when they're not lifting weights, they either rest or do elliptical training.

Consistency is Key

Ceepeebaxter notes that they started slow and in fits and starts, but the key to their weight loss success was consistency. They found that eating well was easier when they were going to the gym, and going to the gym was easier when they were eating well. By building on this positive feedback loop, they were able to achieve their weight loss goals.

Conclusion

Ceepeebaxter's weight loss journey is a testament to the fact that progress takes time, and that slow and steady wins the race. By consistently sticking to their diet and workout routine, they were able to achieve amazing results. If you're looking to lose weight, try taking inspiration from ceepeebaxter's journey and see what works best for you.

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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.