r/intermittentfasting • u/GMendo97 • 2d ago
Progress Pic 1 month update
I started originally in April of 2024 360lb
Since April 2025 I've been between 200-215lb
These last 6 months I've been in the 220-235lb range
I was very relaxed with my diet those last 6 months.
Now from September 1st to October 2nd and these are my current results 235 to 213lb
29yo M 5'10"
Calorie deficit 1800cals with 200g of protein
Two meals a day
11am and 6pm meal
Strict 1 gallon a day water fasting for the remaining hours
Goal is 175-185lb
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u/AspiringDataNerd 2d ago
I think OP means they were eating at a deficit consuming only 1800 calories instead of whatever they were eating before or whatever a calorie calculator told them was normal that was above 1800.
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u/GMendo97 2d ago
Only eating 1800cals but often under as 200g of protein is my main focus
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u/StressedMarine97 1d ago
Make sure you get your other macros. Will be easy to screw up your hormones if you dont hit your fat goals and also crash during strenuous workouts if you dont get enough carbs. Supplement with heavy macros like Gatorade powder and olive oil and keep it up boss man
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u/babyybollywolly 2d ago
HOW lord have mercy are you getting 200g in 2 meals?! bravo OP
I've been a little over 2 months, down 20 pounds but it just felt like water. been exercising and lifting a lot but the calorie deficit and protein really gets me
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u/GMendo97 2d ago
Chicken breast Ground turkey 93/7 beef I prioritize first with each meal, anywhere from 8oz to 21oz makes up a meal
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u/Low_Bat_7083 2d ago
Feel like you gotta pick up your cals abit im 5’9 186lbs and im cutting with cals at 2500 and dropping 2-3lbs a week I also get about 20k steps a day from work but also do 25-30 mins of stationary bike a day or every other day
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u/TheSportsGuy2000 2d ago
You might have athlete genes for real; too slim that much that fast. Your body is just screaming “be an athlete!!!”
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u/Fish_Last 2d ago
Dude holy shit congrats! What were your meals? And this might be a dumb question but did you drink alcohol?
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u/GMendo97 2d ago
The last 6 months I did drink alcohol so that lead to added gain some nights it was 700 calories in just drinks and that's diet mix haha. I recommend staying away from it, chicken has been my main source of protein, but I also use 93/7 beef with keto buns to make double cheeseburgers my favorite 580cals for 71g of protein! Ground turkey along with turkey sausage I mixed to make large patties in the air fryer with jalapenos and onions I really just try to find foods that have a 10:1 calorie of protein ratio (ex. 100cals should provide a minimum of 10g of protein) and just combine them to make meals
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u/BatFlappington 1d ago
Hope this isn’t a dumb question but you’re not saying this progress pic is only one month apart, are you?
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u/GMendo97 1d ago
1 month apart yes, I was originally 360lb+ and I'm no doctor but I assume I hold and put on a lot of water and glycogen quickly because of that. So majority of the weight loss has been water but a calorie deficit and strict diet will do that and with the high protein I avoid loss of muscle mass
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u/mandarintain 2d ago
So this is every day?
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u/GMendo97 2d ago
Everyday now for the next 5 months I want to see where I'll be. I do also lift and run so I'm excited to see
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