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Hiker's 20Lb Weight Loss and 100 Mountain Summit Journey

Follow hikerdude's 3-year journey on reddit to weight loss and hiking 100 mountain summits after quitting drinking and smoking.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 6'4" male showing a weight loss from 240 pounds to 220 pounds. A respectable loss of 20 pounds.
M/31/6'4" [240lbs > 220lbs = 20lbs] (3 years and 5 months) Sunday morning was a cold and rainy hike up Mt. Pierce and Mt. Eisenhower. It also happened to be my 100th mountain summit since I stopped drinking and smoking in May 2019 and started hiking.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Hikerdude421, a 31-year-old male, shares his journey on reddit to losing 20lbs and hiking 100 mountain summits. He started this transformation in May 2019 by quitting drinking and smoking full-time and replacing it with a healthier lifestyle.

The Journey

Hikerdude421 shares his progress with the reddit community, showing his amazing transformation with weight loss and added muscle mass. He started with a 240lb weight and is now down 20lbs. Along with his weight loss, he has also summited 100 mountains. He thanks his new lifestyle, passion for hiking, and the support of his reddit community for this transformation.

The Power of Hiking

Hiking has a lot of benefits, including improved physical health and mental well-being. According to research, hiking can improve cardiorespiratory fitness, lower blood pressure, decrease risk of heart disease, and improve mood and mental health. Hikerdude421 found hiking to be one of the most powerful tools in his transformation journey, as it enabled him to clear his mind and connect with nature.

The Importance of Quitting Smoking and Drinking

Along with hiking, quitting smoking and drinking helped Hikerdude421 to lose weight and improve his physical health. According to the American Cancer Society, quitting smoking improves circulation, lung function, and reduces risk of heart attack and stroke. Likewise, quitting drinking can reverse liver damage, lower blood pressure, and reduce risk of cancer and heart disease. Hikerdude421 shows how these small lifestyle changes can lead to great improvements in physical and mental health.

Conclusion

Hikerdude421's journey on reddit is an inspiration for anyone looking to make small but effective changes in their lifestyle to improve their physical and mental health. His love for hiking and his passion for quitting smoking and drinking are proof that transformation is possible when you have the support of a like-minded community. Hikerdude421's journey reminds us that it is never too late to start, and that anyone can achieve their goals with perseverance and dedication.

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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.