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Breaking Through a Weight Loss Plateau: Tips From a Reddit User's Journey

Follow the weight loss journey of a Reddit user who went from 225lbs to 200lbs in 4 months through CICO, running, inline skating, squash, and HIIT class. Learn how to overcome a plateau and reach your goals today!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'10" man showing a fat loss from 225 pounds to 200 pounds. A respectable loss of 25 pounds.
M/34/5'10 [225 > 200 = 25] (4 mnth) 3 Kids under 5. I feel amazing but seem to have plateaued and am struggling with not seeing results. CICO, Running, Inline Skating, Squash 3-5x a week + HIIT class 3 days a week. No alcohol Sunday-Thurs. Open to suggestions on how to break through!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

A Reddit user, throw-away-progressp, shares their weight loss journey which started at 225lbs and ultimately plateaued at 200lbs. They used CICO, running, inline skating, squash, and HIIT class. Despite this, they still couldn't break the plateau. The post garnered 24 upvotes and several comments from users giving advice and encouragement. Read on to learn how they broke through.

Adding Weight Training

One of the top pieces of advice on the Reddit thread was to add weight training into their routine. Since the user had great cardio and strength from their current routine, weight training seemed the logical next step. Also, it's known that weight training builds muscle, which can replace fat and increase metabolism.

Adequate Calorie Intake

Another point raised in the comments was that the user might be under-eating. Assuming accurate tracking, the 1500-1700 calories in their diet might be insufficient to fuel their current activity level, which includes CICO, running, inline skating, squash, and HIIT class. Increasing calorie intake to match their activity level can help sustain weight loss.

Less Focus on Weight

One comment gave an interesting perspective on how to approach weight loss. Rather than focusing solely on the number on the scale, the user was advised to concentrate more on how they feel and look. This perception, coupled with a measurable goal like body fat percentage, can be more realistic, more motivating, and more indicative of progress.

Conclusion

Reaching a weight loss plateau can be discouraging. But, with the right mindset and approach, it can be overcome. The Reddit user featured in this article used CICO, running, inline skating, squash, and HIIT class to go from 225lbs to 200lbs in 4 months but still plateaued. After taking advice from commenters, they added weight training, increased calorie intake if necessary, and focused less on weight. The key takeaway: find what works for you and keep going! Everyone's body and situation are different, so try out different methods, and eventually, you'll see progress.

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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.