A Teenager's Journey to Weight Loss: How He Went From 143 Lbs to 161 Lbs
One user's journey towards a healthier lifestyle, his experience with lifting weights, and his decision to cut back on fat.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
As an 18-year-old male, u/asdasd333333 posted on the Body of Change subreddit, sharing his results of a year-long weightlifting journey which began when he weighed 143 lbs. Today, he weighed 161 lbs and wanted to know if he had any more weight to lose. He had already received a few comments from other subreddit users praising his accomplishments and urging him to continue.
Lifting Weights for a Year
Through his experience of lifting weights, u/asdasd333333 gained muscle mass, increased strength, and was pleased with his body transformation. His post on Reddit showed his progress pictures, and he was curious about what other fitness enthusiasts thought of his journey.
Seeking Advice
He sought advice from the comments section, where users had mixed feedback. Some encouraged him to continue doing what he was doing and congratulated him on his progress. Others suggested that he gain more mass before cutting down on fat. They advised that he should post more photos to gain a better perspective of what he should do next.
The Decision to Cut Back on Fat
After reflection and gathering advice, u/asdasd333333 concluded that he would cut back on fat. He acknowledged that he didn't want to let himself go to such a high body fat percentage. He wanted to continue to work hard to remain healthy and gain muscle mass while keeping a broader goal in mind.
Conclusion
As u/asdasd333333 shared, he was pleased with the progress he had made thus far, but also understood he had more work to do. He found that sharing his journey on Reddit allowed him to gain feedback from others in the fitness community and provided him with the support he needed to continue taking steps to ensure that he remained healthy. If you're looking to start your journey, take u/asdasd333333's experience as inspiration to get started. Remember, the internet has a wealth of knowledge and support from communities like Reddit's Body of Change, which can help you gain advice and encouragement from those who have walked the path before you.
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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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