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A 2.5 Year Recomp: Weight Loss After Appendectomy, Whey Intolerance Improvement

Read about the weight loss journey of a reddit user who had his appendix burst, body not tolerating whey protein, among other things. See how he managed and what he did to achieve his goal weight.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 6'1" male showing a weight loss from 195 pounds to 190 pounds. A net loss of 5 pounds.
M/22/6’1” [195 lbs > 190 lbs] (2.5 years recomp) Fought through a burst appendix, body not tolerating whey protein, among other things
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Introduction

Weight loss journeys can be challenging for people, but can be more challenging when faced with a medical condition. A Reddit user, amcharles1, shares his success story despite the difficulties he faced. After fighting through a burst appendix and whey protein intolerance, he was able to achieve a 2.5-year recomp.

The Struggle

In his Reddit post, amcharles1 mentioned that in October 2018, he had his appendix burst, causing him to lose 10 to 15 pounds. It was difficult for him to get back in shape, especially since his body wasn't tolerating whey protein. Aside from that, he mentioned that he had been lifting weights quite some time before the appendectomy but wasn't seeing any changes in his body composition.

The Accomplishment

After two and a half years of recomp, amcharles1 was able to hit his goal weight of 190 lbs. He didn't just tolerate his whey protein intolerance, but his body now preferred plant-based proteins like orgain and a lot of meat. He also cut down to 185 lbs, then bulked up to 207 lbs, before doing his second cut.

The Takeaway

From amcharles1's experience, we can see that with consistency, perseverance, and the right nutrition, anyone can achieve their goals. Sometimes, our bodies don't agree with certain types of food or face medical conditions that may slow down progress. However, finding alternatives and being patient with oneself can ultimately lead to success

Conclusion

Amcharles1's weight loss journey is a testament that anyone can achieve the body they desire with dedication and hard work. Despite facing challenges along the way, he was able to overcome them with the right mindset and discipline. People who want to achieve their body goals should take inspiration from amcharles1 and try out various ways of achieving it until they find what suits their body best.

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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.