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M/35 Loses 38Lbs in 11 Months Through Running and Weight Lifting

Read about one man's weight loss journey which has seen him shed 38lbs in 11 months through running and heavy compound lifts. He found what works best for his body and found his calling.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'10" male showing a weight loss from 190 pounds to 152 pounds. A net loss of 38 pounds.
M/35/5’10” [190lbs > 152lbs = 38lbs lost] 11 months. Distance running, heavy compound lifts. So happy and proud. I’ve found my calling.
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Introduction

A man aged 35 has been able to lose 38lbs in a span of 11 months through distance running and engaging in heavy compound lifts. From weighing 190lbs and standing at 5'10'' he has been able to drop down to 152lbs as his current weight. He expresses his happiness and feels proud of his achievements. Through his journey, he has been able to find out what truly works well for his body and leading him to his calling.

Running

To achieve his weight loss goals, the man has been running for long distance. Running helps the body to burn calories and with time, the body gets used to it and lean muscles are built while still losing weight. The man made running his first choice since it offers a myriad of health benefits including boosting heart health, aiding weight loss and reducing stress levels

Heavy Compound Lifts

The man also resorted to heavy compound lifts as part of his journey to lose weight. This involves engaging oneself in exercises that target multiple muscle groups at the same time. Through these workouts, the man was able to see great progress since his metabolic rate increased after the workout leading to more calories being burned even at rest. Such exercises require a lot of energy consumption, therefore increasing the rate of weight loss.

Finding what works best for the body

In his journey, the man was able to find the kind of workouts that work well for his body. Everyone's body is different and as such, one should try out different exercises and eat what works well for their body. This is what led him to his calling and now he can confidently say he is happy and proud of his body.

Conclusion

Weight loss journeys are unique and different for everyone. Through trying out different workouts and diets, one can find out what works best for their body. Long-distance running and heavy compound lifts worked best for this man's body and enabled him to lose 38lbs in 11 months. He found his calling and is happy and proud of what he has been able to achieve. One can try out such workouts to see if it works well for their body.

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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.