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A Journey Towards Building Muscles While Losing Weight

Follow a Reddit user's weight journey as he documents his progress towards building muscle and shedding weight. Discover his methods and tips for putting on muscle mass while losing weight.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 6'2" man showing a weight reduction from 270 pounds to 255 pounds. A total loss of 15 pounds.
A progress pic of a 6'2" man showing a weight reduction from 270 pounds to 255 pounds. A total loss of 15 pounds.
M/25/6'2" (270lbs > 255lbs) Building Muscle
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Weight loss and muscle gain are often considered as two separate fitness goals. However, they can be accomplished at the same time. One Reddit user has documented his journey towards building muscles while losing weight. This individual is 25 years old, 6'2 tall, and initially weighed 270lbs. His current weight stands at 255lbs. He's gained significant attention for his progress over-time.

Diet regimen

Diet is one of the most critical components of losing weight and building muscles. The Reddit user makes sure he's in a calorie deficit, but also takes in enough protein to facilitate muscle growth. He religiously follows the habit of meal prepping and tracking his macros. His diet mainly consists of eggs, chicken breasts, and green vegetables. Occasionally he indulges in foods he loves but ensures it's catered to his diet plan.

Workout routine

To build muscle, he focuses on weightlifting and incorporating compound exercises into his routine. His workouts consist of leg press, bench press, pull-ups, and deadlifts, to name a few. He gradually increased his workout frequency to five times a week, pushing himself in each session. He also ensures he's getting enough rest and sleep to avoid over-training and injury.

Consistency and determination

Above all, the Reddit user highlighted the importance of persistence, patience, and trust in the process. He acknowledges that progress comes gradually and never as fast as one would hope. But with consistency and determination towards your goals, one can achieve the desired results.

Conclusion

The Reddit user's journey towards building muscle while losing weight is proof that a discipline-driven approach can help achieve fitness goals. All it requires is tracking macros, meal prepping, incorporating weight lifting, and training with compound exercises while allowing enough rest and sleep as part of the routine. Patience and persistence are the keys towards achieving desired fitness results.

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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.