How One Man Lost 63Lbs: Reddit User's Weight Journey
Find out how a Reddit user lost 63lbs in a year. Learn about his calorie-counting techniques, reduction in carbs, and exercise regimen.
Article by Madeleine Smith
![A before and after photo of a 5'11" male showing a weight reduction from 258 pounds to 195 pounds. A net loss of 63 pounds. A before and after photo of a 5'11" male showing a weight reduction from 258 pounds to 195 pounds. A net loss of 63 pounds.](https://myprogresspics.com/storage/images/jR5LJqV_optimized_1x.jpg)
M/28/5'11 [258>195=63lbs] Taken the day before Labor Day, 2012 vs. 2013
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Overview
Monkyboy74, a Reddit user, shared his weight loss journey of losing 63lbs over the course of a year. Through calorie counting, reduction in carbs, and a steady exercise regimen, he achieved his goal.
Calorie Counting
Monkyboy74 used myfitnesspal.com to meticulously document everything he ate and drank. By doing this, he thought twice about snacking and made wiser snack choices. He gave up sugared soda and cut back on alcohol, replacing most of it with bourbon, which he learned does not contain carbs. He tried to keep under 150g of carbs daily and ate as much protein as fat.
Exercising
For the first three months, Monkyboy74 focused on cardio exercises, 30-45 minutes a day, 5-6 times a week. He only did stomach exercises to build strength. After three months, he started lifting every other day and doing crunches and leg lifts on the days he did not lift. He also did 100 pushups in a day if he couldn't make it to the gym. On days he did cardio, Monkyboy74 went on an AMT machine and set the resistance as high as he could handle.
Weigh-Ins
Monkyboy74 weighed himself every day, multiple times a day. This way, he could get a better feel as to whether sudden weight gain or loss was due to water or progress. He advises drinking plenty of water and keeping track of personal bests. Changes in weight may take a few weeks to notice.
Conclusion
Monkyboy74's weight loss journey involved patience and discipline. By documenting everything he ate, reducing carb intake, and sticking to a steady exercise regimen, he lost 63lbs in a year. He recommends keeping track of weight by weighing oneself every day, drinking lots of water, and being patient. Try out these techniques for yourself!
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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.
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