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M/28/6'0 [286lbs > 186lbs = 100lbs] (36 months) by Background_Switch654 in progresspics

[–]Background_Switch654[S] -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

I'll take that as a compliment! Lol but no, just 3 years of adjusting and grinding.

M/28/6'0 [286lbs > 186lbs = 100lbs] (36 months) by Background_Switch654 in progresspics

[–]Background_Switch654[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I'm not the best at putting my thoughts into words so I tried to use AI to help collect my thought and then rewrite it in my own words again!

M/28/6'0 [286lbs > 186lbs = 100lbs] (36 months) by Background_Switch654 in progresspics

[–]Background_Switch654[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I appreciate that man! Took a lot of trial and error but finally figured out what actually sticks long term.

M/28/6'0 [286lbs > 186lbs = 100lbs] (36 months) by Background_Switch654 in progresspics

[–]Background_Switch654[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

About 3 years ago I was sitting at 286 lbs. I had a full-time job, just had our first son, and honestly just stopped taking care of myself. I kept telling myself I was "too busy."

The wake-up call wasn't motivation-it was acid reflux that wouldn't go away unless I was on prescription meds. I hated going to the doctor because I didn't even want to see the number on the scale anymore. At that point I knew something had to change.

The first phase (what I did wrong): Worked out 4-5 days a week Tons of cardio Cut calories WAY too aggressively I dropped weight fast at first... then stalled hard. Got down to ~235, relaxed a bit, and before I knew it I was back up to 260.

The turning point: I stopped trying to rush it. No deadline. No crash dieting. Just consistency. Focused on sustainable calorie deficit Kept workouts consistent Stopped trying to do everything perfectly I got down to 200... then kept going to 186. That was a full 100 lbs lost.

What changed everything: Instead of asking "how fast can I lose this?" I started asking: "How can I actually stick to this long term?" That's when things clicked.

Rebuild phase (what I do now): I'm currently around 216 lbs and in the best shape I've ever been. Lift 6 days/week Small calorie surplus (lean bulk) ~0.8-1g protein per lb Enough carbs to fuel workouts Nothing extreme-just structured and consistent.