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User Achieves 105 Lb Weight Loss in 10 Months to Pursue Basketball Dream Overseas

A 22 year old basketball player shares how he lost 105 lbs in 10 months in a Reddit post, allowing him to pursue his basketball career overseas.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 7'0" male showing a weight cut from 360 pounds to 255 pounds. A respectable loss of 105 pounds.
A picture of a 7'0" male showing a weight cut from 360 pounds to 255 pounds. A respectable loss of 105 pounds.
A picture of a 7'0" male showing a weight cut from 360 pounds to 255 pounds. A respectable loss of 105 pounds.
A picture of a 7'0" male showing a weight cut from 360 pounds to 255 pounds. A respectable loss of 105 pounds.
M/22/7'0 [360 lbs -> 255 lbs = 105 lbs] 10 Month progress. Allowing me to follow dream of playing ball overseas!
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The user's weight loss journey

The user, who goes by the name of UselessGiraffe, shared his weight loss journey on Reddit. He started at 360 lbs and managed to lose 105 lbs in just 10 months. What motivated him was his love for basketball and the desire to play professionally in Europe.

Basketball dream fulfilled thanks to weight loss

Being tall, basketball was the obvious choice for UselessGiraffe. But his weight prevented him from reaching his full potential on the court. By losing weight, he improved his game and can now pursue his dream of playing professional basketball overseas.

Supportive Reddit community

The Reddit community was supportive of UselessGiraffe's weight loss journey. He received positive comments on his progress and well-wishes for his basketball career.

The importance of motivation

UselessGiraffe's love of basketball was the motivation he needed to achieve his weight loss goals. Motivation is key to weight loss success. Finding something that you are passionate about and wanting to improve your performance or ability in that area can be a great motivator for weight loss.

The benefits of weight loss

Besides being able to pursue his dream of playing professional basketball overseas, UselessGiraffe's weight loss has numerous health benefits. Losing weight can reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer. It can also improve mental health, sleep quality and overall quality of life.

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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.