Skinny Fat to Fit: a 5 Month Weight Journey
Learn about a Reddit user's successful 5-month weight journey, including resistance training and calorie cycling. Read to try it for yourself!
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
A Reddit user, adrenalina21, successfully transformed his body over 5 months from a skinny-fat physique to a fitter, more muscular one. Through resistance training and careful cycling of caloric intake, he lost fat and gained muscle, all while avoiding intense cardio.
Starting Point
Adrenalina21 was initially concerned with what to do to transform his body. Advice on how to go about losing fat and gaining muscle conflicted, but he eventually settled on a moderate calorie deficit for the first 3 months, resulting in a 3lb weight loss. He then cycled to a moderate calorie surplus for the final 2 months, gaining 4lbs, which he intends to continue.
Resistance Training
Adrenalina21 performed resistance training 3-4 times a week throughout his journey. This undoubtedly helped him lose fat and gain muscle simultaneously. Doing resistance training also offers benefits such as improved posture, better balance, and increased bone density.
Avoiding Cardio
Through the 5 months, adrenalina21 avoided intense cardio exercise. Despite this, he still lost fat and gained muscle, which goes to show that cardio is not essential for weight loss or body transformation. Instead, he mostly relied on walking to increase his daily calorie burn.
Conclusion
Adrenalina21's weight journey is proof that carefully cycling caloric intake and resistance training can lead to a fitter, leaner, and healthier physique. While not everyone's body will react similarly, it's worth trying out to see if it works for you. Remember, everyone's journey is unique and finding what works for you is key!
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.
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