By Height By Weight  

M/35: a Journey From 227Lbs to 184Lbs

Explore how a Reddit user managed to shed 43lbs in just 5 months using low-carb, intermittent fasting, and tracking macros. Lack of interest in well-being due to life events takes its toll.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'7" man showing a weight cut from 227 pounds to 184 pounds. A respectable loss of 43 pounds.
M/35/5'7" [227lbs > 184lbs = 43lbs] (5 Months) Life events and general disinterest in my well-being took their toll. Decided it was time for a change. Not done yet, but well on my way.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

A Reddit user, vruca, shares his weight journey from 227lbs to 184lbs in five months with a 43lbs weight loss. He attributes his weight gain to life events combined with general disinterest in his well-being.

The Work behind the Result

To achieve this weight loss, vruca adopted a healthy lifestyle of low-carb, intermittent fasting, and tracking macros. His focus remained on tracking everything he ate, maintaining a protein-rich diet, and maintaining a calorie deficit.

As far as exercise goes, it has been a mix of training at home with DBs, swimming, and running. His focus has been progressive overload to achieve resumption of his powerlifting training.

Consistency is Key

The underlying theme behind vruca's weight loss journey is consistency. Despite initial difficulties in finding the perfect exercise routine and diet for a long-term solution, he stuck to the plan and gradually saw positive results. Consistency helped him stay motivated even when results weren't visible initially.

Believing in Yourself

Vruca's story emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself even during the tough times of a weight loss journey. With busy schedules and workloads, it is easy to neglect oneself, but believing in the motivation of the journey helps to overcome initial difficulties.

Takeaway

Vruca's journey offers a valuable lesson; find what works for you and maintain consistency. The best weight loss journey is the one that is personalized and achievable, and consistency is critical for long-term positive results.

Comments
No comments found! Be the first!

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.