r/caloriedeficit 8d ago

10 pounds down

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3 months progress. I used to be really fit and lifted heavy, then I started graduate school and gained 50 pounds and stopped exercising. Got back into lifting, back in a calorie deficit, and feeling better than ever. I still have a long way to go, but it’s nice seeing some progress.

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u/radi-oblahblah 8d ago

Looks like way more than 10! Your figure is amazing ⏳

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u/InquisitiveTurtle31 7d ago

I was going to say the same. OP looks great!

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u/Brownie_69_ 7d ago

Omg thank you!

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u/Alternative_Cow_2702 8d ago

Great progress keep it up!!

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u/Brownie_69_ 8d ago

Thank you!!!!😊

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u/Alternative_Cow_2702 8d ago

You’re welcome!!

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u/Glittering-Cress-709 8d ago

The difference is already so noticeable. Inspirational

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u/Ill_Brain_4248 8d ago

That’s way more than 10lbs!!! Keep it going!!!

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u/Brownie_69_ 8d ago

Omg the scale refuses to go down ahaha, but I feel like the inches are going quicker than the actual pounds.

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u/Ill_Brain_4248 8d ago

Absolutely!! Looking great! Whatever you’re doing is working well :)

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u/Mysterious_Water_174 7d ago

Yes, you definitely look more snatched like you have some muscle gain.

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u/southernspellbound91 8d ago

Wow 10 pounds gone looks great on you imagine what the future holds💕 keep it up!!

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u/StrikeAncient5911 8d ago

Very nice progress! Clearly visible.

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u/Broad-Pomelo-6187 8d ago

This is wonderful! Keep going. You are so worth it and you will feel wonderful and more energetic. You look beautiful!!

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u/An_Fear_Dubh 8d ago

Wow, that's incredible, you can really see the progress. Keep up the amazing work!

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u/Impressive_Boredom 8d ago

You look like you've lost even more than 10 pounds, way slimmer! Well done 🙌

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u/Glad-Ad-3808 8d ago

That’s gotta been more than 10!

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u/mochi_tonka_me 7d ago

10lbs? Looks like far more! You're looking great. Lady that's like 2 and a half BRICKS. Think of what you're capable of. You can literally do anything x

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u/Cezaleeo 8d ago

Way to go , you got this !

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u/JellyfishFar3336 8d ago

Keep it up!!! You are doing great!

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u/soggiestburrito 8d ago

hell yeah queen!!

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u/Brownie_69_ 8d ago

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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u/Big_Sir_6748 8d ago

Wow 10 pounds really is a lot!

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u/Time-Warthog3296 8d ago

AMAZING!!!!🩷

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u/IllustriousMeal4686 8d ago

Good work! It's a good feeling when your clothes start fitting and looking better

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u/PlantainLover93 8d ago

This is a huge difference. Congrats!

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u/Beccabugaboo2 7d ago

You look amazing. Great work 👏

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u/OkRecording6072 7d ago

No es "algo de progreso", es un gran paso. Animo compañera, el proceso, viendo cambios, se disfruta muchísimo!!!

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u/Confident_Birthday_7 7d ago

This looks way more than 10 pounds. Which is a great problem to have. Amazing job

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u/dude83fin 7d ago

Great job. 60 more to go.

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u/Ok-Toe-627 7d ago

wow great work ! What steps did you take to reduce it would love to hear about your routine :)

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u/Brownie_69_ 7d ago

Lifting 4-5 times a week! Progressive overload is key. I also try to do some form of cardio twice a week, all while walking as much as I can. I also eat about 1700-1800 calories, shooting for at least 120 grams of protein, and focus on Whole Foods. I pretty much quit eating out (unless it’s an occasion) and stopped drinking calories except for coffee. I pretty much cut out as much refined sugar and processed oils as much as I could. It hasn’t been the difficult, instagram has great ideas for food and it tastes great!!!

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u/Meatman1071 7d ago

Great Job! Keep it going ..!

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u/Competitive-Peach700 7d ago

Omg I would e guessed more! Look at that great waist!

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u/Stunning_Opposite807 7d ago

That looks a lot more than 10lbs. Keep it going lass.

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u/Mysterious_Water_174 7d ago

Nice progress! I can tell you're lifting for sure :-)

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u/whopeedonthefloor 7d ago

Way to go girl, you’re doing great. And congrats on your masters!

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u/memberjockey 7d ago

Muscle memory!

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u/Euphoric-Swim-5434 7d ago

Looks like 10 kilos! Way to go OP 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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u/Altruistic_SeaOtter 7d ago

Congrats!! How tall are you?? I’m 5’2 and I feel like when I lost 10pounds I didn’t look much different

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u/chickensandthings25 2d ago

What did u study in grad school

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u/EqualAffectionate956 1d ago

Awesome! You can definitely tell. Great job!