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Former Smoker and Drinker Loses 49Lbs in 8 Months

Read about one Reddit user's 8-month weight loss journey, during which he quit smoking and drinking and lost 49 pounds. Follow his lead!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight loss from 225 pounds to 176 pounds. A respectable loss of 49 pounds.
M/28/5'8"[225lbs > 176lbs = 49lbs] (8 Months) Quit smoking cigarettes 5 years ago and alcohol 8 months ago. Wishing all a great year!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

One Reddit user's weight loss journey has inspired many. In just eight months, this individual lost 49 pounds, quit smoking cigarettes five years ago, and gave up drinking eight months ago.

Success Story

Bearded_Devildog's transformation is impressive, and the comments on their post are filled with congratulations and admiration. Their hard work and dedication paid off, and the post serves as motivation for others to begin or continue their own weight loss journeys.

Exercise and Diet Plan

Bearded_Devildog's plan was simple - they hit the gym, worked out for a couple of hours every day at 5 am, and incorporated fasting into their diet. They would not eat until 12 pm and would not eat anything beyond 6 pm. Their gym routine included warming up with cardio for 20 minutes, doing their lifts, and then finishing with another 20 minutes of cardio.

Tips for Success

According to Bearded_Devildog, the key to success is to take things one day at a time. Even if you've fallen off the wagon for a week or even a month, getting back to your routine and taking that next step is progress. The first month may show some of the best results, but Bearded_Devildog assures that it'll become a passion, a lifestyle, to continue working on yourself.

Conclusion

Bearded_Devildog's journey to losing 49 pounds in eight months is an inspiring reminder for anyone on a weight loss journey. By quitting smoking and drinking and hitting the gym every day, they achieved significant results. If you're in the same boat, Bearded_Devildog's tips, and progress can motivate you to start or keep going on your weight loss journey.

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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.