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Impressive Weight Loss Journey: From 285 Pounds to 170 Pounds in 16 Months

A young man shares his journey losing 115 pounds and inspires thousands of Redditors. Read to learn his diet and exercise routine

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 6'3" male showing a weight loss from 285 pounds to 170 pounds. A net loss of 115 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 6'3" male showing a weight loss from 285 pounds to 170 pounds. A net loss of 115 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 6'3" male showing a weight loss from 285 pounds to 170 pounds. A net loss of 115 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 6'3" male showing a weight loss from 285 pounds to 170 pounds. A net loss of 115 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 6'3" male showing a weight loss from 285 pounds to 170 pounds. A net loss of 115 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 6'3" male showing a weight loss from 285 pounds to 170 pounds. A net loss of 115 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 6'3" male showing a weight loss from 285 pounds to 170 pounds. A net loss of 115 pounds.
M/18/6'3" [285 > 170] I couldn't be prouder of my truly life-changing progress in just 16 months!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Boughner, a young man, shared his story losing 115 pounds in just 16 months in a Reddit thread. His progress pictures went viral, inspiring and motivating thousands of people to share their own weight loss stories.

Diet

Boughner credited his weight loss success to simple healthy eating habits, making larger portions of protein and vegetable-based meals, minimizing processed food and choosing water over sugary drinks. His diet plan included boneless chicken breasts with light seasoning, tuna sandwiches, and salads with nonfat dressings and fish or chicken. He drank 10 glasses of water per day cut back his calories to about 500 below his recommended intake.

Exercise Routine

Boughner began his exercise routine with running 2 days a week, slowly increasing it to 5 days a week. He made weight loss a goal almost every day, remained determined, and didn't lose his motivation during setbacks. Even when in recovery after breaking his leg, he remained active and focused on his daily habits.

Motivation and Inspiration

Boughner's weight loss journey motivated and inspired thousands of Redditors. People who saw his progress pictures shared their own struggles, habits and progress in the comments section. Boughner himself expressed how amazed he was by the kindness and support he received from Reddit's weight loss community.

Conclusion

Boughner's weight loss story is a great example of how simple yet effective lifestyle changes can lead to impressive results. Drinking more water, eating more protein and vegetables, minimizing sugar intake, and being active can produce meaningful impacts on our health and well-being. Every journey is unique, and we can learn lessons from each other. Try out some of Boughner's habits and routines – it might inspire you to achieve your own goals.

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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.