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One Man's 73 Pound Weight Loss Journey in a Year

Follow the weight loss journey of jkt720 from 245lbs to 172lbs in a year with the help of diet and exercise, as posted on Reddit.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'6" man showing a weight cut from 245 pounds to 172 pounds. A net loss of 73 pounds.
M/19/5'6" [245lbs > 172lbs = 73lbs] (12 months) My 'one-year-exactly' transformation
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

One Reddit user’s post regarding their significant weight loss caught the attention of many. User jkt720, a 19-year-old male, lost 73 pounds in a year. His post quickly went viral, receiving hundreds of upvotes and comments.

Diet and Exercise

Jkt720 attributes his weight loss success to a combination of diet and exercise. He mentions that initially, most of his fat loss came from changing his diet. As he continued his weight loss journey, he started going to the gym as well, beginning when he was 195 pounds. Though diet is key in shedding the pounds, the gym helped preserve his muscles.

Advice to Others

Jkt720’s progress inspired many, prompting questions from others about how they can achieve similar results. He advised eating foods high in protein to preserve muscle while losing weight, and recommended starting to work out earlier in the weight loss journey than he did. He also suggested researching recommended daily protein intake for the best results. With perseverance, one can experience success in their weight loss journey.

Body Positivity

While congratulating jkt720 on his success, many comments on the post reflected some users‘ concerns as to whether or not the pictures posted were of the same person due to some variance in physical features. It is important to note that everyone’s body changes differently throughout their weight loss journey, and that jkt720’s progress is no less valid regardless of these concerns.

Conclusion

Jkt720’s post is one of many that demonstrate that with dedication and healthy choices, weight loss is achievable. However, it is important to remember that every person’s journey is different and there is no one-size-fits-all solution to weight loss. For anyone interested in embarking on their own weight loss journey, it’s best to do thorough research, set achievable goals, and stay positive throughout the process.

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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.