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M/34 Lost 22Lb & Increased Muscle Mass in 24 Months of Consistent Diet and Exercise

This Reddit user's BF has gone down from 24% to 16%, and muscle mass has increased from 30% to 39%.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 6'0" male showing a weight loss from 201 pounds to 179 pounds. A total loss of 22 pounds.
M/34/6’0” [201>179=22lb] (24 months) 2nd full year of pretty consistent diet and exercise. BF down to 16% from 24%. Muscle mass up from 30% to 39%.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

The user's post

The Reddit user, rusty_shackleford817 has consistently followed a proper diet and exercise regime over the past two years, which has led to a significant transformation. The user has lost 22lb of weight and has described their journey alongside their progress through an online post.

The user's progress

The user's body fat has dropped down from 24% to 16%, which is impressive given the length of time. Although, some debate has arisen in the Reddit thread surrounding the accuracy of the scale used to measure body fat, with some suggesting that it could well be higher than 16%. Regardless of the exact percentage, the loss of body fat through consistent exercise is a great achievement.

Increase in muscle mass

Alongside the loss of body fat, the Reddit user has increased their muscle mass from 30% to 39%. This increase in muscle mass has not only helped with the user's overall transformation but it also shows that the user's exercise regiment was correctly balanced between cardio and resistance work.

Sustainability of the journey

This journey's consistency is incredibly impressive, and the user has shared their fitness journey as well, which hopefully will help inspire others. However, this journey's story ends isn't known and if the user can sustain the diet, exercise, and overall transformation long term. A nutritionist or trainer would help ensure that the user's journey is sustainable or not.

Conclusion

This Reddit user's journey serves as an inspiration and proves that through consistent diet and exercise, anyone could achieve their weight loss or muscle gain goals. While the numbers are impressive, the key takeaway is the consistency, which shows that the Reddit user was willing to put in the effort sustained over time to achieve their goals. Anyone can start exercising, which is necessary for overall health and fitness. Starting small and gradually building up the stamina required for a full regimen, with commitment and dedication being the bedrock for any success in this field of transformation.

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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.