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From Humpty Dumpty to a Beautiful Turtle: a Reddit User's Weight Journey

Read about a Reddit user's weight loss journey from 240lbs to 180lbs. See how a year of diet and exercise transformed their lifestyle.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'7" male showing a fat loss from 240 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable loss of 60 pounds.
A picture of a 5'7" male showing a fat loss from 240 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable loss of 60 pounds.
M/21/5'7" [240lbs-180lbs] My humpty dumpty phase to present. (xpost from /r/uglyduckling)
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

The Reddit Post

A Reddit user under the name thekingsdeath shared their remarkable weight loss journey on the site. The post showed a side-by-side comparison photo of the user at 240lbs and at their current weight, 180lbs. The user described their transformation as going from a Humpty Dumpty figure to that of a beautiful turtle.

Diet and Exercise

The user shared that it took them a little over a year to lose 60lbs through diet and exercise. They emphasized the difficulties of dieting, especially because they loved rice, but made changes by getting rid of sweets and eating little to no processed foods. Additionally, the user drank more water, took up boxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training, started doing powerlifting and conditioning classes, and stayed motivated throughout their transformation.

Positive Feedback

The post garnered a lot of positive feedback, with one commenter expressing their amazement at the user's well-defined jawline. The user shared that they achieved their jawline through their weight loss, and also shared that the weighted flap jacket they're seen wearing in one of the photos was for paintballing. Other commenters shared congratulations and compliments on their transformation and how good they looked.

The Importance of Lifestyle Changes

Thekingsdeath's story is a great example of how lifestyle changes can make a significant difference in health and appearance. Though diet and exercise may seem difficult, the benefits can greatly outweigh the cons. Even small changes can make a difference, such as drinking more water and saying no to sweets. The important takeaway from this story is how anyone can make positive changes in their life and reap the benefits.

Final Thoughts

Thekingsdeath's weight loss journey may have had its challenges, but the results speak for themselves. By making changes to their diet and exercise routine and staying motivated, they were able to transform their body and feel great about themselves. This story is a reminder that anyone can make positive lifestyle changes, and it's worth it to try things out for yourself and see the differences it can make.

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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.