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M/20/5'9" [215 > 186] in 15 Months: a Successful Cutting Journey

Follow the journey of Reddit user RussianBear_Syndrome, who lost 29lbs in 15 months through a combination of diet, exercise and high-intensity interval training.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 215 pounds to 186 pounds. A net loss of 29 pounds.
M/20/5'9"[215 > 186 = 29lbs] (15 months) Almost done with cutting and feeling awesome now!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

RussianBear_Syndrome's journey to a healthier weight has inspired many on Reddit, as evidenced by his 131 upvotes and multiple comments. He started off at 215 lbs, and in 15 months, cut his weight down to 186 lbs, losing 29lbs in the process.

Diet

Diet played a huge role in RussianBear_Syndrome's weight loss journey. He started off by simply eating less, and then progressed to tracking his macronutrients (fat, protein, and carbohydrates) using the MyFitnessPal app. By ensuring he met his protein goals while keeping an eye on carb and fat intake, he was able to lose weight while still retaining muscle mass.

Exercise

RussianBear_Syndrome's exercise routine consisted mainly of 'brosplit' workouts, where he worked different muscle groups on different days. He also threw in some 30-minute high-intensity interval training sessions on the treadmill and stationary bike, which helped speed up his weight loss.

Results

RussianBear_Syndrome's impressive results speak for themselves. Not only did he lose 29lbs, he also improved his strength, with one-rep max numbers of 250 lbs on bench press, 405 lbs on squat, and 450 lbs on deadlift. His hard work and dedication to better health is clearly visible in the progress pictures he posted on Reddit.

Conclusion

RussianBear_Syndrome's journey shows that weight loss is not only achievable, but also sustainable with the right combination of diet, exercise and discipline. His progress pictures have inspired Reddit users to take control of their health and try out different weight loss methods to find what works for them.

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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.