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Man Loses 55 Pounds in 18 Months While Keeping Muscle and Toning Core a Weight Loss Journey

Read about a man's weight loss journey from 230 to 175 pounds in 18 months, while keeping muscle and toning his core.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 230 pounds to 175 pounds. A total loss of 55 pounds.
M/44/5'9" [230 > 175 = 55 pounds] (18 months) Trimmed down while keeping the underlying muscle and toning my core
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Gingersoulcollector, a 44-year-old man, lost 55 pounds in 18 months while keeping his muscle mass and toning his core. He shared his progress pictures on Reddit, which received 148 upvotes and multiple positive comments from viewers.

Maintaining Muscle Mass

Gingersoulcollector maintained his muscle mass throughout his weight-loss journey by incorporating weight training and lifting heavy weights. He started out at 190 pounds, and even after gaining fat, he continued lifting weights, which helped him retain muscle.

Diet towards weight loss

To lose weight, Gingersoulcollector made changes in his diet. He reduced his alcohol intake and followed a simple diet of bananas and tuna during the day, while having a healthy dinner. Consistency was the key as he stuck to the reduced calorie intake.

Cardio for losing weight

Along with weight training and a proper diet, Gingersoulcollector added cardio exercises like running to his routine, which helped him burn calories and lose weight. He continued this routine for 18 months, which resulted in losing a significant amount of weight.

Conclusion

Gingersoulcollector's weight loss journey is proof that losing weight while retaining muscle mass is achievable with the right balance of weight training, cardio, and a proper diet. It's inspiring to read that he accomplished this without any crash diets or extreme routines. Anyone who wishes to lose weight can take inspiration from his journey and try things out for themselves!

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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.