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From Obesity to Fitness: a Weight Loss Journey of 75 Lbs in 4 Years

Discover a journey of a man who went from obese to athletic and fit adult through lifting and living a healthier lifestyle. Learn about his diet and workout routine.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'11" man showing a weight cut from 235 pounds to 160 pounds. A respectable loss of 75 pounds.
M/24/5'11" [235 lbs > 160 = 75 lbs] I went from being an obese, self-hating 18 year old to a relatively well-adjusted athletic and fit adult. Here's my journey of roughly 4 years of lifting and living a healthier lifestyle.
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Introduction

For GGENYA, being an obese, self-hating 18-year-old did not stop him from living a fit and healthy life. After roughly four years of lifting and living a healthier lifestyle, he lost 75 lbs and became a well-adjusted athlete. This article discusses his inspiring journey and the diet and workout routines he used.

Diet and Workout Routine

GGEnya's workout routine involved incorporating big compound movements, such as weighted dips, weighted pull-ups, bench press, and deadlift. Progressive overload was key, making sure that he constantly increased weights. His diet observed the IIFYM (If it fits your macros) school of thought. He cycled his carbs and fats Leangains-style, along with intermittent fasting that fits his lifestyle. On a workout day, he ate slightly above maintenance with a heavy emphasis on carbs such as a huge Chipotle burrito, a bunch of Kashi cereal, and Greek yogurts. While on rest days, he ate more fat, such as avocados and fatty cuts of meat.

Inspiration for Others

GGEnya's journey is an inspiration for others who want to lead a healthier lifestyle. By being consistent in their fitness routines and using progressive overload, individuals can lose significant amounts of weight and live a healthier life. Incorporating big compound movements in your workout program can improve your physical strength, build muscles and burn fat. While following a diet that fits your lifestyle and observing IIFYM principles can also help in reaching your fitness goals.

Conclusion

GGEnya's journey from being obese to an athletic and fit adult living a healthy lifestyle is an inspiration to others. His workout routine involved incorporating big compound movements and following progressive overload principles while watching his diet by following IIFYM principles. If you want to achieve significant weight loss and transform your health, you can try out these methods for yourself and discover a better and healthier you.

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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.