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An 85 Pound Weight Loss Success Story Using Cico, Keto, If, Exercise, and No Alcohol

Learn about how one reddit user achieved an 85-pound weight loss in just 6 months using a combination of strategies.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 6'6" man showing a weight cut from 335 pounds to 250 pounds. A total loss of 85 pounds.
M/38/6'6" [335lbs > 250lbs = 85lbs loss] (6 months) Lockdown was a cruel mistress, used CiCo+Keto+IF+Exercise+No booze to finally take control of my health.
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Introduction

Lockdown has been a trying time for many, but for reddit user Elvis_the_pie_rat, it was the catalyst he needed to take control of his health. He managed to lose an incredible 85 pounds in just 6 months using a combination of CiCo, Keto, IF, exercise, and no alcohol.

What is CiCo?

CiCo stands for Calories in, Calories out. This method involves tracking the number of calories you consume and the number of calories you burn each day to ensure that you are in a calorie deficit and able to lose weight. Elvis_the_pie_rat utilized this strategy to great effect, keeping himself in a calorie deficit by tracking his intake and exercises.

Keto and IF

In addition to CiCo, Elvis_the_pie_rat also employed a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. A ketogenic diet involves consuming a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that encourages your body to burn fat for fuel. Intermittent fasting involves eating during a specific window of time each day – for example, 16 hours of fasting followed by 8 hours of eating. Together, these strategies help regulate insulin levels, allowing for sustained fat loss.

Exercise and No Alcohol

To round out his weight loss journey, Elvis_the_pie_rat also incorporated exercise into his routine and eliminated alcohol. Exercise is important for building muscle and accelerating fat loss, while eliminating alcohol reduces caloric intake and can also help reduce inflammation in the body. Elvis_the_pie_rat's success is proof that combining these strategies can be effective for significant weight loss.

Conclusion

While Elvis_the_pie_rat's journey may seem daunting, he emphasizes that weight loss is simple but not easy. By utilizing a combination of dietary strategies, exercise, and cutting out alcohol, anyone can take control of their health and experience success in their weight loss journey. It's important to find a plan that works for you and stick with it – even in challenging times, like lockdown. Who knows, maybe you'll be the next weight loss success story!

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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.