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From 260Lbs to 185Lbs: a Weight Loss Journey of Consistency and Discipline

This article follows a 29-year-old male's journey of losing 75lbs in 15 months through diet and exercise. Tips on reaching protein goals are also included.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'11" man showing a fat loss from 260 pounds to 185 pounds. A total loss of 75 pounds.
M/29/5’11” [260lbs > 185lbs = 75lbs] (15 months) Reached my original weight goal. My new goal is getting down to 175-180lbs at 12-15% body fat. Proud of everyone’s posts, it has been keeping me motivated throughout the whole process!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight is a difficult journey, but it's not impossible. This is the story of a 29-year-old man who, in 15 months, went from 260lbs to 185lbs through a combination of diet and exercise.

The Approach to Weight Loss

The key to this man's success was consistency and discipline. He started by changing his diet, gradually cutting his weight down from 260lbs to 240lbs. He then added more physical activity, walking 10k steps a day and going to the gym 3 times a week.

Increase in Effort

In December, the man took it to another level, going to the gym 3-5 times a week and making sure to consume around 180g of protein a day. Consistency and discipline were a challenge, but he found ways to make it work. He ate lots of grilled chicken and used whey protein, shakes, bars, and a meal delivery system when necessary.

Words of Encouragement

The man's transformation is nothing short of amazing, and his efforts are inspiring. He received plenty of positive feedback for his journey, with many people expressing their admiration for his hard work, including gym-goers who were on similar journeys.

Takeaway

The man's story is an inspiration for those struggling with weight loss. The key to his success was consistency, discipline, and finding ways to make changes that work for him. Tips and strategies are always helpful, but the choice to lose weight and persevere rests entirely on the individual. Reading other people's success stories can be motivating, but the journey ultimately starts with an individual's decision to try things out for themselves.

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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.