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Weight Loss Journey: Reddit User Goes From 287 Lbs to 214 Lbs

Read about one user's inspiring weight loss journey using CICO and exercise to drop over 70 lbs. Out for the remaining 36 lbs!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'11" male showing a weight loss from 287 pounds to 214 pounds. A respectable loss of 73 pounds.
M/29/5'11" [287 > 214 = 73lbs - GW:178] Over halfway there! Here's my face progress so far
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Reddit user Doomtickle shared his weight loss journey with the world, from being miserable at 287 lbs to dropping over 70 lbs with constant effort and dedication. Here's how this inspiring transformation happened.

Counting Calories and Exercise

Doomtickle's transformation was all about CICO (calories in, calories out), counting his calories and aiming to exercise 6 times a week, even if it was just a little something. His consistency is what allowed him to see such great results, both in terms of his weight and overall health.

Motivation and Inspiration

An embarrassing text sent by a colleague was what gave Doomtickle the kick needed to make a change. While the initial reaction was sadness and anger, he rechanneled that emotion into a positive life change, saying that he didn't want to be that person anymore. No matter your reason for wanting to change, the key is to find something that keeps you motivated and inspired, even on the toughest days.

The Power of Community

Doomtickle also mentions the power of the weight loss community in inspiring and motivating him. By sharing his story and receiving words of encouragement from both strangers and friends, he was able to stay on course and make progress even when it got difficult.

Conclusion

Doomtickle has come a long way and has shown that with patience, discipline and a positive attitude, even the biggest weight loss goals can be achieved. Remember, everyone's journey will be different and what works for one person may not work for another. However, the key is to be consistent, to be patient and to never give up. You got this!

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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.