From 210 to 140Lbs: How One Woman Achieved Her Goal Weight and Found a Love for Weight Lifting
Read about one woman's successful weight loss journey and her transition from cardio to weight lifting as her passion.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
Gobacktoyourbook, a 27-year-old female, achieved her goal weight of 140lbs at the beginning of 2022. She has since then focused on weight lifting, consistently exercising 4-5 days per week. Her Reddit post documenting her journey has garnered over 370 upvotes and several positive comments.
From Cardio to Weight Lifting
During her weight loss journey, Gobacktoyourbook included light resistance bands and body weight exercises to work her muscles alongside cardio. However, it wasn't until she reached her goal weight that she began taking weight lifting more seriously, dedicating herself to 4-5 days per week of consistent lifting.
Maintaining Her Weight
Gobacktoyourbook has been weighing herself once every two weeks since reaching her goal weight, and her weight has remained consistent. She attributes this to her focus on building muscle and losing fat, rather than purely losing weight. At this point, she is more concerned with changing her body composition than losing any more pounds.
Positive Reactions
Gobacktoyourbook's Reddit post received plenty of encouragement from fellow users impressed with her progress. From compliments on her calves to admiration for her dedication, the comments are full of support.
Takeaway
Gobacktoyourbook's journey is a testament to the power of consistency and balance. By incorporating light resistance and body weight exercises into her routine early on and transitioning to weight lifting after reaching her goal weight, she was able to achieve her desired results. Her focus on maintaining her weight while building muscle highlights the importance of setting body composition goals rather than solely focusing on weight loss.
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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