A Journey From 207Lbs to 184Lbs: a Reddit User's Weight Loss Story
Learn about a Reddit user's weight loss journey from 207lbs to 184lbs in 18 weeks through caloric deficit and lifting heavy weights with high volume.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Background
The Reddit user, uknowdatboitony, shared his weight loss journey on the platform. He started at 207lbs and lost 23lbs in 18 weeks, bringing his weight down to 184lbs. He explained his journey and shared his secrets on how he did it.
Caloric Deficit and Lifting Heavy Weights
One of the key things that the Reddit user did was to maintain a caloric deficit of 600kcals on average. He also had daily kcalories that varied between 1900-2400. He included a cheat meal once a week. The Reddit user lifted heavy weights with high volume 5-6 times a week. He split his exercises into four different parts, which targeted different muscle groups.
Playing Futsal and Cardio
Aside from weightlifting, the Reddit user also played futsal twice a week for 80 minutes. He also included 15-30 minute cardio sessions 3-4 times a week for two months. These activities helped him maintain a high level of physical activity.
Lessons Learned
A key takeaway from the Reddit user's story is that losing weight is a combination of physical activity and calorie intake. Maintaining a caloric deficit, lifting weights, and doing cardio helps achieve weight loss goals. It is also important to keep meals enjoyable and consider having cheat meals as long as they are done in moderation.
Conclusion
Uknowdatboitony's weight loss journey is an inspiring story that shows how effective weight loss can be achieved through discipline and hard work. By focusing on a combination of caloric deficit, weightlifting, and other physical activities, he was able to lose 23lbs in 18 weeks. His experience shows that weight loss is achievable, but it requires a lot of effort and dedication. Anyone can try to replicate his journey, but it is important to remember that everyone's journey is unique.
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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