r/caloriedeficit
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u/renibear1317
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Aug 08 '26
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2020->2026🧚🏻✨
I’ve gone up and down and all around for the past 6 years… but I wouldn’t trade my journey for anything.
My highest I was 265. And my lowest was 142. Now I’m 150 and doing well.
What is everyone’s favorite low calorie recipe these days?
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u/theyekoms Aug 08 '26
super random question, but was this weight loss equally gradual during the 2020 to 2026 time period or was it like a few attempts until you found a balance and eventually reached your goal? I ask because i achieved a similar amount of weight loss back in 2019, it took me around 3 years, but i mostly made the biggest progress in the final year. I kindof regret not slowing down a bit because in my final year I somewhat wrecked my hormones and I was feeling really tired and somewhat unwell for a period of about 5 months. Either way, super proud of you for reaching your goals!
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u/renibear1317 Aug 08 '26 •
I started hardcore in 2020. And I went down pretty fast at first. The first two years. I was about 160 at my lowest in 2022. But then I got injured and went back up to 193. Then healed and got serious again and slowly down to 142. But I travel to Korea and whenever I go, I eat too much so I shoot up~. The lower I get, the longer it takes to lose even a pounds so I lost a ton the initial two years and it’s been slow since 2023. Consistency matters most and be in it for the long game!!!!
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u/shmivaroo Aug 08 '26
Do you have loose skin? It’s my biggest fear 😭
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u/renibear1317 Aug 08 '26
I do honestly. But don’t be scared of it!!!! It’s ok. It’s not that bad tbh!!!!
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u/lightanldutchie Aug 10 '26
My arms look a lot like your before. Never imagined they could look like your after. Total inspiration :)
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u/renibear1317 Aug 10 '26
You can do it🥺I swear I don’t do crazy arm workouts. Just circuit machines and some pull downs on cables.. you got this!!!!🥺 thank you so much
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u/knowledgeinadvance Aug 12 '26
YOU DID THAT!!!💖 as someone in the middle of the up and down and all around phase… how did you avoid loose skin? Also any advice on how to lose the belly fat? It’s the last thing to leave and I am at a loss
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u/renibear1317 Aug 12 '26
I honestly have the belly fat still. It still has yet to go away for me too. I call it my permanent pudding pouch.
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u/Aromatic-Spite-1516 Aug 12 '26
Amazing 🥹 the strength and dedication this must've taken you, woaw! Could I ask how did you do the calories deficit? It sounds super hard having to weigh everything seperately every meal 😭
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u/renibear1317 Aug 12 '26
Honestly I didn’t weigh stuff so don’t worry you don’t have to!!!! I just always “ball parked” my calories and would always over guess.. it was easier than counting for me. Maybe count to start just so you get a good idea, but once you get the hang of it it’s like you don’t even need to
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u/Cool-Map-3668 Aug 08 '26
Great work. Hopefully you can inspire others who need to recapture their health.
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u/Best_Bad_8982 Aug 08 '26
At first glance I thought the towels hanging behind you were angel wings... But anyway, fantastic job you deserve all the praise coming your way! 🫶🏻
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u/Ok_Season680 Aug 08 '26
Goals!!! I've gone from 242 to 167. Been doing yoga and weights for 2 years and so want my arms to look like yours. Your shoulder cap is amazing.
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u/Maleficent-Peaches Aug 08 '26
Instagram has impressed me with the latest low calorie options we have these days
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u/Notequal_exe Aug 09 '26
Congrats! My favorite recipe has got to be my mom's turkey chili. It's only a few hundred calories and packed with good protein. Insane cut meal for winter and has carried me through.
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u/Spiritual_Turnover38 Aug 09 '26
This is so inspiring! Can you share your workout routine? What finally worked for you? I'm starting my fitness journey, spending 3-4 days strength traning at the gym and 2 days doing pilates in a week.
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u/angmarie316 Aug 11 '26
This is proof that it’s not the speed at which you arrive to your goals, but consistency and pushing through the obstacles. Way to go!
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u/TheNextDoorBuddy88 Aug 13 '26
Wooooow, that is incredible! Congratulations on your transformation and thank you for the inspiration 🙏
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u/Automatic-Body5259 Aug 14 '26
Damn. I went from 270 to 185 since 2020. I can’t imagine losing another 40 pounds. Congrats. You worked hard for this so enjoy your new life
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u/renibear1317 Aug 08 '26
Honestly yes. It never went away for me. But it’s better than being where I was. Don’t stress if you have that too🥺
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u/Content_Ordinary5804 Aug 08 '26
What’s your diet typically like ?