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iluvdesichinese
about 1 month
Losing 50kgs changed my life (2022-2026)


1)The Diet
I didn't do anything fancy. I stuck to a clean vegetarian diet, just solid macros.
The Goal: 1800 calories a day.
The Protein: I made sure to hit at least 100g of protein daily to keep my muscle mass while the fat came off.
The Routine: I stopped "guessing" what I was eating and started tracking it.
The Workout - Lifted weights and cardio every single day.
Lifting: Heavy compound movements and isolation work aswell.
Cardio: I kept it basic, elliptical + walking cardio after my lifts. The weights did the heavy lifting for the transformation; the cardio just helped the deficit.
The Mental Challenges
The hardest part wasn’t the gym or the hunger; it was the monotony.
There are weeks where the scale doesn’t move, and you have to convince yourself to keep going anyway.
Staying disciplined while managing a high-pressure professional life was a constant battle. You have to learn to say "no" to social pressure and "yes" to your own goals every single day. It’s a mental grind more than a physical one.
What Changed
The most obvious change is the reflection in the mirror, but the real shift was internal.
Confidence: I’m not just "smaller"; I’m more present. I walk into meetings and social settings with a different energy now.
Physical Capability: Everything is just easier. My energy levels are consistent, I’m not sluggish, and I actually have the stamina to keep up with my lifestyle.
Losing 50kg changed my body, but the discipline changed my life.