By Height By Weight  

One Year, 32Lbs Lost: a Reddit User’s Journey with Fitnesspal and Gym

Read about how a Reddit user lost 32lbs in a year through MyFitnessPal and gym workouts. Learn about calorie counting and the benefits of strength training.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'10" male showing a weight loss from 181 pounds to 149 pounds. A respectable loss of 32 pounds.
M/23/5'10 [181lbs to 149lbs] 32lbs lost in a year through my friends MyFitnessPal and Gym
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Reddit user fallenheero took to the community to share his journey of weight loss. At 23 and 5’10, he lost 32lbs in the span of one year, thanks to the support and assistance of MyFitnessPal and gym workouts.

Calorie Counting with MyFitnessPal

Although fallenheero had been going to the gym regularly and doing cardio, it was only when he started using MyFitnessPal that he saw substantial progress. By setting his activity level to sedentary, he was able to prioritize calorie counting, which led to a dramatic visual transformation.

The Importance of Strength Training

While cardio workouts were the main focus of fallenheero’s fitness routine, he admits he should have also included more strength training. With strength training, he would have seen better weight loss results and avoided plateaus. This is something he plans to incorporate more in his routine moving forward.

Community Support

The Reddit community played a valuable role in fallenheero’s journey to losing 32lbs. Fellow users left supportive comments and encouraged him along the way. This online community can be a great resource to help others stay motivated and accountable when it comes to weight loss.

Conclusion

Fallenheero successfully lost 32lbs in a year through consistency, calorie counting, and a gym workout routine. This user’s progress is evidence that it’s possible to make significant changes in a relatively short amount of time. By incorporating calorie counting and strength training, you too can see positive results when it comes to weight loss.

Comments
No comments found! Be the first!

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.