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Male, 19, Drops 36Lbs in a Year of Bulking and Cutting

Read about thatfatdood's one-year weight loss journey through bulking and cutting. Learn how tracking macros helped him get on track.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'10" man showing a weight reduction from 180 pounds to 144 pounds. A total loss of 36 pounds.
A photo of a 5'10" man showing a weight reduction from 180 pounds to 144 pounds. A total loss of 36 pounds.
A photo of a 5'10" man showing a weight reduction from 180 pounds to 144 pounds. A total loss of 36 pounds.
A photo of a 5'10" man showing a weight reduction from 180 pounds to 144 pounds. A total loss of 36 pounds.
A photo of a 5'10" man showing a weight reduction from 180 pounds to 144 pounds. A total loss of 36 pounds.
A photo of a 5'10" man showing a weight reduction from 180 pounds to 144 pounds. A total loss of 36 pounds.
A photo of a 5'10" man showing a weight reduction from 180 pounds to 144 pounds. A total loss of 36 pounds.
A photo of a 5'10" man showing a weight reduction from 180 pounds to 144 pounds. A total loss of 36 pounds.
Male/19/5'10'' [180lbs > 144lbs = 36lbs Lost] (1 year) A year of cutting and bulking and cutting!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

thatfatdood's year-long weight loss journey is inspiring. He put in a lot of hard work bulking and cutting to achieve his goals. This article will go over the details of his story for the benefit of those who want to lose weight.

The Journey: One Year of Bulking and Cutting

thatfatdood weighed 180lbs and lost 36lbs in one year. He accomplished this by bulking and cutting. During cutting, he stuck to his macros six days a week, which was around 1800 Cals per day, 165g protein, 60g carbs, and the rest fat. When bulking, it was around 3000 Cals, 165g protein, 30g carbs, and the rest fat. He would have one day a week where he would eat whatever he wanted, without going too crazy.

Weightlifting Progression

thatfatdood is a member of the weightlifting website, MuscleHack, where he posted details of his journey. He documented his lifting numbers in Google spreadsheets, which you can access to see his progression. His lifts included compound exercises like Squats and Deadlifts, and he worked to achieve a balanced look.

How Macros Helped Him Achieve His Goals

thatfatdood stuck to his macros with the help of the MyFitnessPal app, which made it second nature to him. Tracking his macros helped him gain muscle and lose fat, which ultimately helped him achieve his goals. It's not as hard as it seems if you are consistent and use a scale to weigh your food.

Conclusion

thatfatdood's weight loss journey is a perfect example that with dedication and consistency, you can achieve your ideal body weight. By tracking macros and exercising, he lost 36lbs in a year. You can also follow his footsteps and achieve your weight loss goals. Good luck!

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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.