Keto, if and Progressive Overload: a Redditor's Journey to Losing 13 Lbs in 9 Months

The Journey to Fitness

A Redditor identified as nggaplzzzz shared his weight loss journey on Reddit. He started at 165lbs and managed to lose 13 lbs in just nine months. He achieved this feat through a recomp with Keto, IF, and Progressive Overload. He wished that he had taken a before photo since he only had a picture where he weighed around 180 lbs.

Keto and IF for Weight Loss - A Profound Combination

Ngapizzzzz mentioned that he loves Keto and IF. However, he also acknowledged that any regiment that follows a calorie deficit and has a good progressive overload routine can help you grow leaps and bounds. He believes that Keto and IF can help you stay lean even while working long hours.

Resistance Training and Calorie Restriction - The Secret to Success

When asked about his training regime, Nggapizzzzz said that he mainly focused on progressive overload and made sure to slowly increase his weight. He worked out in upper and lower body splits and had a light physical activity day followed by various splits. He stressed the importance of increasing weight every week, even if by a little, and said that progressive overload is the key to success.

The Importance of Adequate Caloric Intake and Sleep

Nggapizzzzz's physically demanding job in a hot Texas climate helped him burn a lot of calories. Even on days when he ate 3500 calories, he still managed to lose weight. The leanness was a byproduct of having a physically demanding job and his workout routine. However, he felt weak initially because he wasn't eating enough. To overcome this, he took into account how much he walked, the duration and intensity of his work and workouts, and added extra calories to his diet to compensate for the energy expended.

Parting Thoughts - Try it Yourself

Nggapizzzzz is happy to have helped others on their fitness journeys. He believes in Progressive Overload combined with Calorie Restriction and Resistance Training for weight loss. He recommends trying it out for yourself and finding what works best for you.