How Dr Octagonapus Lost 43 Pounds in a Year and Fell in Love with Running

Introduction

Dr_Octagonapus is a Reddit user who shared his incredible journey of losing 43 pounds in one year without lifting weights. He discovered a newfound love for running and will be running his first half marathon soon.

Bodyweight Routine

Although he wasn't lifting weights, Dr_Octagonapus did a bodyweight routine three times a week to keep some muscle. However, his main focus was on running, which he fell in love with.

Finding Joy in Running

At first, Dr_Octagonapus admitted to hating running. However, he kept at it and found his "jogging pace" after three months. His jogging pace is currently at a 9-minute mile, which continually improves the more he runs. He also described running as meditation that gets you in shape.

Improving Running Endurance

To improve his running endurance, Dr_Octagonapus recommends doing three runs a week at a very slow pace and setting a time limit for the run. Then, for one run a week, move the pace up to a level where you're not completely out of breath, but you should be breathing heavier. The slow runs will help your leg endurance, and the tempo runs will help your cardio endurance.

Conclusion

Dr_Octagonapus is proof that you can lose weight without lifting weights and fall in love with running. He found joy in a physical activity that he initially thought he would hate. If you're struggling to find a physical activity that you enjoy, keep trying until you find something that sparks joy in you. Your weight loss journey doesn't have to rely solely on lifting weights, find what works for you and stick with it.