Weight Loss Journey: One Redditor's 3 Month Progress
Read about one individual's weight loss journey and how they made progress in 3 months of consistent lifting despite poor diet choices.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
Throwaway113828103 is an 18-year-old male standing at 5'6” and weighing 160lbs. Although he has been lifting weights for three months and making significant strength gains, he is now facing a dilemma. To cut or not to cut? He has been consuming whatever he wants and only tracking his protein intake. His diet is far from clean which has resulted in him gaining a few pounds of fat.
The Lifting Regimen
Throwaway113828103 has been consistent with his lifting regimen and has made impressive strength gains within three months. He deadlifts 315lbs 1x5, performs 4x5 of 70lbs dumbbell chest press and 5x5 of 225lbs squat.
The Dilemma
Although Throwaway113828103 has made impressive gains, he is grappling with the decision to cut. He questions if he has built enough muscle to look decent after a cut. Furthermore, he is still looking to make gains in terms of increasing his lifts.
The Advice
Other Redditors have advised him to start cutting now, since beginner gains will take care of muscle growth. The advice is to aim for a slow cut of around 1lb per week, so he can make plenty of muscle gains during that time. It is important not to worry about looking bad during the cut since he will look great after the cut.
Conclusion
Throwaway113828103's weight loss journey is still ongoing, and he is still hesitant about cutting. However, his progress shows the importance of consistency in a regimen, even with a less than ideal diet. It is imperative to track both diet and exercise and make informed decisions for one's own body, rather than follow others blindly.
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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.
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