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62 Pounds Lost in Six Months Journey: a Story of Positive Mindset and Intermittent Fasting

Discover how one man turned his weight loss journey around through a positive mindset and intermittent fasting. Read more here for inspiration and tips!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 6'2" man showing a weight cut from 280 pounds to 218 pounds. A total loss of 62 pounds.
M/38/6'2" [280 > 218 = 62 lbs] (6 months) Started this journey years back at 312, but finally got in the right headspace 6 months ago!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Breaking the Cycle of Negative Mindset

Slycne, a 38-year-old Reddit user, had tried and failed to lose weight twice with the usual approach of calorie counting and mostly cardio. He had some success for a few months but ultimately couldn't stick to it. Last summer, he hit the right headspace by committing to flipping the script; instead of hating what he saw in the mirror, he wanted to improve himself.

Positive Approach to Resistance Training

Slycne started again with intermittent fasting with a 16:8 schedule to combat boredom snacking, which was a major issue for him. He also discovered resistance training, which he enjoyed because he felt his body changing and improving. Starting with a simple bodyweight routine from Hybrid Calisthenics creator, he then added dumbbells and a fitness sandbag to his workout routine.

Success Through Adapting and Improving

With various adaptations and improvements, Slycne was pleasantly surprised to continue losing weight at a reasonable pace without tracking what he ate, but he started to watch what he ate more closely. He ate less processed foods, made sure he got enough protein, and cut out a lot of added sugar and artificial sweeteners.

Inspiration and Motivation to Keep Going

Slycne's story has inspired many people, as seen through the 360 upvotes and encouraging comments on his Reddit post. Many commentators congratulated him and said he motivated them to begin their weight loss journeys. Slycne's dedication and positive approach despite setbacks are proof that weight loss journeys are not a sprint but a marathon.

Tips and Advice for People on a Weight Loss Journey

If you're on a weight loss journey, be like Slycne, who didn't let setbacks keep him down. Shift to a positive mindset, find an approach that works for you, stick to it, and adapt and improve it continually. You may encounter people saying they can't commit to the intermittent fasting schedule, but Slycne advises that you don't need to start with that. Find what works for you and enjoy the process because it's an enjoyable way of improving yourself.

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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.