Pokyparachute66 Weight Loss Journey with Leg Gains
Read about how Pokyparachute66 lost 10lbs in 10 months while gaining leg muscles with heavy barbell squats on a caloric deficit.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
Pokyparachute66, a 20-year-old standing 6’0” tall, recently shared his weight loss journey on Reddit. After staying at 180lbs for quite some time, he decided to take things seriously and lost 10lbs over 10 months. The best part? He gained leg muscles at the same time!
The workout regimen
Pokyparachute66 credits his leg gains to barbell squats. He would do 3 sets of 8 reps on Mondays, 3 sets of 6 reps on Wednesdays, and 3 sets of 4 reps on Fridays during the week while on a caloric deficit. He would also include leg and hamstring curls once or twice a week. However, he is not sure how he could grow his legs so much on a cut.
The mental struggle
In his Reddit post, Pokyparachute66 admitted to feeling down about his progress. However, seeing the leg growth in the progress pictures he posted helped him see how far he had come. It's important to celebrate small wins and not let temporary lapses, frustrations or confusions get in the way of achieving goals.
The takeaway
Pokyparachute66's journey shows that a caloric deficit, combined with strength training, can lead to both weight loss and muscle gain. It also highlights the importance of measuring progress beyond a scale, considering other factors such as muscle mass and how clothes fit.
Conclusion
Regardless of the exercise regimen, it's important to remember that everyone's body is different. Experimenting with different regimens and finding what works best for you is vital. A positive mindset, embracing small wins and celebrating progress can also help with the mental struggle that often comes with weight loss journeys.
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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