A 13 Month Weight Loss Journey: From 199 to 189 Lbs
A Reddit user shares his weight loss journey from 199 to 189 lbs in 13 months through a diet of carb cycling and exercise.
Article by Madeleine Smith
![A progress pic of a 5'11" man showing a fat loss from 199 pounds to 189 pounds. A net loss of 10 pounds. A progress pic of a 5'11" man showing a fat loss from 199 pounds to 189 pounds. A net loss of 10 pounds.](https://myprogresspics.com/storage/images/jnkBS7D_optimized_1x.jpg)
M/19/5'11 (199-->189 over 13 months)
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Introduction
A Reddit user with the username killac777 has gone through quite an impressive weight loss journey. From weighing 199 lbs, he was able to lose 10 lbs in 13 months through proper diet and exercise. The journey didn't come without challenges though. He had to deal with haters and criticism along the way.
Diet
According to killac777, his diet plan played a huge role in his weight loss journey. He shared that 60% of his progress came from his diet. Specifically, he mentioned carb cycling by consuming 150g of carbs and 200g of protein a day through chicken, fish, rice, and vegetables. Additionally, he avoided bread and fatty foods as much as he could.
Exercise
To complement his diet, killac777 also incorporated exercise into his routine. He revealed that 30% of his progress can be attributed to gym workouts. Although he admitted to being a beginner when it comes to weightlifting, he has been doing it for roughly six months. However, he received some criticism regarding his chest development.
Haters
Despite his impressive progress, killac777 had his fair share of haters along the way. Some people questioned his progress, while others offered rude and unsolicited advice. Killac777 has, however, maintained a positive outlook, saying that having haters means he is doing something worth doing. In the end, he encouraged others to try things out for themselves and not to let anyone discourage them from reaching their goals.
Conclusion
Killac777's weight loss journey is a testament to the power of proper diet and exercise. By following a diet of carb cycling and incorporating gym workouts, he was able to lose 10 lbs and achieve his desired body weight. Although haters came along the way, he remained steadfast and is now an inspiration to others who are just starting their own weight loss journeys.
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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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