One Man’s Weight Loss Journey: Logging Calories and Exercising as He Sees Fit

Tracking Progress and Setting Goals

Justkindahuskynow began this journey with a goal: to get out of the “morbidly obese” category by achieving a BMI of less than 30. But more importantly, he aimed to feel good about himself while making changes that encouraged better physical and mental health. The Redditor lost an average of 10 lbs per month just by using MyFitnessPal to monitor his calorie intake without imposing strict diets or fasting. He made sure to keep a daily calorie target and used the app to guide his food choices.

Consistency and Exercise

The Redditor exercised routinely but didn’t force himself to lift weights, which he didn’t enjoy. Instead, he opted for cardio, doing 30 minutes to an hour of recumbent bicycling while watching TV, and also received the added benefit of cycling to work occasionally. He aimed for consistency and took his workouts up a few notches when possible. By staying active, he made sure that he was burning more calories than he consumed while still enjoying his favorite activities.

Managing Food Issues and Snacks

Throughout his journey, Justkindahuskynow has been forthright about his love for snacks, carbs, and ice cream. He admits to having always enjoyed those items and saw no reason to deprive himself of them if moderation could be practiced. He drank Coke Zero, snacked a lot, and ate unhealthy processed foods but counted his calories and worked exercises into his life in a way that enabled him to feel good without sacrificing his favorite treats.

Transformation and Positive Change

Justkindahuskynow’s weight-loss journey was essential to his sense of self-worth and overall happiness. By adopting a simple diet plan and an exercise routine he could stick to, he looked and felt different. The support of his loved ones helped him make it through the bumpy days, and he was proud of his accomplishments. He went from having a 46” waist to having a 36” waist while also shedding more than half his original weight. And his favorite part? Being able to shop outside Walmart's plus-size section or exclusively online.

A Simple Message

Justkindahuskynow’s weight loss experience shows that there is no need to overcomplicate things. Even if our journey is bumpy, and we never seem to achieve our goals, making healthy food and exercise a habit will make a significant difference in the end. We must learn to trust ourselves, appreciate our successes, and be mindful of our choices. Losing weight can make us feel good but keeping it off and staying healthy will make us feel even better. Justkindahuskynow’s advice? “Keep it simple. It's not effortless, but it doesn't have to be hard.”