A Reddit User's Successful Weight Loss Journey: 190Lbs to 180Lbs in 5 Months with Diet and Weight Training
Read about a Reddit user's weight loss journey from 190lbs to 180lbs in just 5 months with proper diet and weight training. Learn how consistency and diet can work wonders for your own fitness journey.
Article by Madeleine Smith
![A photo of a 5'11" man showing a weight loss from 190 pounds to 180 pounds. A net loss of 10 pounds. A photo of a 5'11" man showing a weight loss from 190 pounds to 180 pounds. A net loss of 10 pounds.](https://myprogresspics.com/storage/images/UK2DiTA_optimized_1x.jpg)
![A photo of a 5'11" man showing a weight loss from 190 pounds to 180 pounds. A net loss of 10 pounds. A photo of a 5'11" man showing a weight loss from 190 pounds to 180 pounds. A net loss of 10 pounds.](https://myprogresspics.com/storage/images/DZcRgdG_optimized_1x.jpg)
M/21/5'11"[190lbs > 180lbs = 10lbs] (5 months) Proper diet and weight training works wonders.
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Introduction
Losing weight isn't easy, but with proper diet and exercise it's possible to achieve your desired body shape. One such example is Reddit user, Electrifide who shared his successful weight loss journey of losing 10lbs in 5 months through a proper diet and weight training plan.
The Routine
Electrifide's routine included lifting weights 5-6 days a week and running 2-3 days a week. Each day of the week he worked on specific muscle groups. He also incorporated weighted core exercises between sets. He started with back and bicep on Mondays, chest and triceps on Tuesdays, shoulders on Wednesdays, arms on Fridays, and always included core exercises alongside each set. His diet consisted of cutting back on carbs and eating a high protein diet with the addition of Serious Mass mass gainer shakes once a day. Electrifide believes in the importance of consistency and being dedicated to going to the gym.
Results
Electrifide's consistency and dedication paid off, losing 10lbs in 5 months. By following a proper diet and weight training plan, he was able to get the results he was looking for. Combined with his increased strength and endurance, he looked and felt healthier overall.
Lessons Learned
Electrifide's success story serves as an inspiration to anyone who has a goal they want to achieve. With dedication, consistency, and the right diet and exercise plan, it's possible to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. The most important takeaway from Electrifide's journey is that it's essential to have a plan and stick to it. By following through with his plan, he achieved the results he wanted.
Conclusion
Electrifide's journey demonstrates the importance of proper diet and exercise in achieving weight loss goals. By following his routine of consistent exercise and a healthy diet, along with incorporating core exercises, he was able to lose 10lbs in just 5 months. This success story shows that with dedication and the right tools, anyone can achieve their fitness goals.
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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.
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