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A Year Long Journey to Shed 88 Lbs with Impressive Face and Neck Gains

This Reddit user, male aged 27 and 5'4, shares his inspiring story of shedding 88 lbs in a year, despite hitting a month-long plateau, with incredible face and neck gains.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'4" male showing a weight reduction from 261 pounds to 173 pounds. A total loss of 88 pounds.
M/27/5’4” [261 lbs > 173 lbs = 88 lbs] (1 year) Haven’t lost anything in a month but, face….and neck gains?
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Weight loss is a challenging journey that requires consistent effort and determination. Many people struggle to maintain their momentum and eventually plateau. This Reddit user, known as edamamecheesecake, refused to give up even when he hit that plateau. In his year-long weight loss journey, he had shed an impressive 88 lbs, achieving remarkable face and neck gains.

Motivation and Diet

Edamamecheesecake started his weight loss journey with the intention of improving his health and quality of life. He implemented a low-carb and high-protein diet, cutting out processed food and sugary drinks. Drinking a gallon of water per day and tracking his calorie intake using MyFitnessPal, he made sure to maintain a calorie deficit to keep shedding pounds.

Exercise and Plateau

Alongside the diet, edamamecheesecake incorporated exercise into his daily routine. Initially, he started with just walking and gradually increased the intensity of his workout by adding strength training and cardio. However, he hit a plateau after losing 88 lbs and didn't shed any weight for a month. Nonetheless, he kept pushing himself and didn't let this discourage him.

Impressive Results

Despite the plateau, edamamecheesecake continued to see progress in his body, with impressive gains in his face and neck. The before-and-after photos he shared on Reddit showcase his transformation, and the appreciation shown in the comments serves as a testament to his inspiring journey. This Reddit user is a prime example of how hard work and consistency can pay off, even when the going gets tough.

Conclusion

Weight loss is a journey that requires commitment and patience. It is essential to keep in mind that everyone's journey is different and that progress may slow down or stall. Through edamamecheesecake's journey, we learn the importance of maintaining a calorie deficit, incorporating exercise into our routine, and not giving up, even when progress stalls. Try things out for yourself and see the results over time.

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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.