Loosely Doing Cico & Mostly Lifting Heavy, One Woman's Journey to Shedding 20 Lbs
Read about how one woman manages to shed 20 lbs from her starting weight of 260 lbs to 240 lbs by adapting to a workout regimen.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
Meet the reddit user, shitposterforev, a 31-year-old female, who lost 20 lbs within an unreported timespan. In this post, she shares her weight loss journey with other users on the platform.
The Workout Regimen
Shitposterforev mentioned that she mainly followed loosely calorie-counting or calorie-in, calorie-out (CICO) and concentrated on heavy lifting. Although she did not confirm the magnitude of weights she lifted, she indicated that she noticed muscular growth since commencing the regimen, alongside the weight loss she experienced presently.
Positive Recomp
One commenter raised a question on whether the reported change could be attributed to positive recomp. Shitposterforev was unfamiliar with this concept, which is when one's body fat percentage decreases, while their lean muscle mass gains mass. The commenter mentioned trainees must ordinarily go through weight loss, then muscle gain or bulk up phases. The OP questioned if it was possible to gain muscle, lose weight, and reduce body fat simultaneously.
Encouragement from Netizens
Other netizens complimented shitposterforev on her transformation, particularly her leg changes, toned mid-riff, and reduced waist-hip ratio. There was also encouragement from other users for her to keep up the good work.
Conclusion
As she still has 40 lbs to lose to attain her intended weight, shitposterforev was optimistic, noting that it has been a slow process but enjoyable. As weight loss, exercise, and overall fitness require persistence and self-discipline, like shitposterforev’s journey, it's essential to remain consistent and adapt to different workouts and lifestyles to achieve a fit and healthier you.
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.
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