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success stories and new goals

fishtetris
fishtetris Posts: 39
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
Hi, 6 months ago i decided i needed a change. at 25 years old and 5' 9" i weighed an astounding 240lbs.
I decided to do one of those high protein low carbohydrate diets. It worked surprisingly well. within 12 weeks time i had whittled my way from 240lbs to about 190lbs. My next step was to find a healthy more permanent eating pattern. This site helped a bunch. Being able to slowly cut carbs back in and keeping track of things like sodium, fiber, protein, and fats to a tee is helpful. I then started p90x. (something i never would have dreamed of a couple months prior) I finished it 3 weeks ago and have since joined a gym while still working out to the videos at home. I am happy to say i am currently 168 lbs with only 10.9% body fat. I now train 5 of my friends nearly who are starting to look way better themselves. My goal is to hit 6% body fat by new years.

Does anyone else have any success stories and goals they would like to share?

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  • Tamishumate
    Tamishumate Posts: 1,171 Member
    Just wanted to say that is amazing! Way to go!!:flowerforyou:
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    Hi, 6 months ago i decided i needed a change. at 25 years old and 5' 9" i weighed an astounding 240lbs.
    I decided to do one of those high protein low carbohydrate diets. It worked surprisingly well. within 12 weeks time i had whittled my way from 240lbs to about 190lbs. My next step was to find a healthy more permanent eating pattern. This site helped a bunch. Being able to slowly cut carbs back in and keeping track of things like sodium, fiber, protein, and fats to a tee is helpful. I then started p90x. (something i never would have dreamed of a couple months prior) I finished it 3 weeks ago and have since joined a gym while still working out to the videos at home. I am happy to say i am currently 168 lbs with only 10.9% body fat. I now train 5 of my friends nearly who are starting to look way better themselves. My goal is to hit 6% body fat by new years.

    Does anyone else have any success stories and goals they would like to share?


    You've done a great job! :drinker: :flowerforyou:
    There's nothing that feels better than losing the weight, getting more fit, and LOOKING FANTASTIC, is there?!!! :wink: :happy:
  • vhuber
    vhuber Posts: 8,779 Member
    Man you R-O-C-K !!!!! Awesome Job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Arienna
    Arienna Posts: 913
    Wow you look great!!! Awesome job!!:drinker:
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    Fantastic job!!!
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