From 222Lbs to 154Lbs in 8 Months: the Weight Loss Journey of a Reddit User

Introduction

A Reddit user under the alias of mr-mojo-risin- shared her weight journey with the world. She started at 222lbs and after 8 months she weighs 154lbs. She attributes her success to cutting calories and toning up.

Her Diet

Mr-mojo-risin- cut down her calories to a range of 1400-1600 calories in the beginning of her journey to 1300-1400 towards the end. She also added more protein to her diet as she progressed. She counts the calories in the portions and eats whatever is being prepared.

Her Exercise

Initially, she focused on cutting calories for her weight loss, but overtime she began to tone her body. She wanted to be less 'jiggly'. She started working out by doing simple body weight exercises like squats and lunges at home. Currently, she's interested in gym workouts to push her fitness level further.

Cheat Days

Mr-mojo-risin- averages one cheat day or cheat meal per week. However, some weeks are worse than others. The occasional indulgence was her logic, rather than going over the calorie limit completely and gaining weight.

Conclusion

The weight loss journey of a Reddit user under the alias mr-mojo-risin- shows that hard work pays off. Cutting calories and toning up by doing simple exercises in the beginning eventually led to a more active lifestyle. Through trial and error, she found that one cheat day per week works best for her. So if you are on a weight loss journey, do not be afraid to try different things and find out what works best for you.