How One Woman's Journey From 200Lbs to 180Lbs Was Reshaped by High Volume Weight Training

Introducing Iwrestledrickjames

It's time to meet Reddit user Iwrestledrickjames, who embarked on a fitness journey to shed weight. The ambitious workout plan she pursued was Kris Gethin's 12-week program, which has been popular for years. At the beginning of her journey, she brought a hefty weight of 200lbs with her. However, under intense volume training, the determined woman managed to lose 20lbs over three months. Let's find out how.

The Program

Straight out the gate, Iwrestledrickjames says that Gethin's program involved a high amount of volume. This meant increasing the time spent at the gym, with many exercises adopting a 'to failure' mentality. As she stated on the Reddit thread, she needed a partner to help spot her as she lifted, and those also looking to try the program may benefit from doing the same. With high stakes come high rewards, as the program was both challenging and effective in making her muscles feel the burn. The downside? There were some aspects that were difficult to follow.

The Diet

Iwrestledrickjames felt that the diet was too high-carb for her liking, and so decided to switch to a vegan-based diet. This meant omitting fruit, which Gethin states isn't good for the program. It's important to note that this worked for Iwrestledrickjames' body type and so it's important that other women consider the diet that they follow according to what works best for them.

Her Thoughts on the Program

Ultimately, Iwrestledrickjames loved the program, and believes that it does work. What was particularly motivating, is how she felt once she saw her results. The hard work felt worth it. While she did note that some parts of the program were tough to follow and that it required a significant commitment of time and dedication, she felt it was both challenging and vital.

Personalization is Key

It's important to know that what works for one person's body type may not work for another's. While Iwrestedrickjames saw results with a vegan-based diet, others who wish to follow the program may find that they do better by consuming more carbs. The program is just one plan and should be personalized to each individual. Essentially, trial and error should be anticipated to find the best fit for your body.