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20-year-old reveals how he lost 30 kgs in four months without hitting the gym
ET Online | September 6, 2025 11:00 PM CST

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A young man transformed his body in two years, initially losing 30 kilograms through strict diet alone, without exercise. He then incorporated strength training and a smaller calorie deficit to build muscle and further refine his physique. Now, he focuses on body recomposition, balancing muscle growth with fat management through a disciplined routine.

A 20 year old recently revealed how he lost over 40 kg in 2 years
A young man, now twenty, recently revealed his incredible physical transformation, which he documented over a span of two years. At the age of eighteen, he was carrying 105 kilograms and struggling to find direction. Initially, he spent nearly half a year caught between wishful thinking and endless research on weight loss methods, yet took little meaningful action.

Eventually, he committed himself fully to dietary control. By maintaining a strict deficit of about 1200 calories daily, he dropped nearly 30 kilograms in only four months. Remarkably, he achieved this massive reduction without engaging in cardio sessions or structured exercise routines. His disciplined approach to food alone brought him down to approximately 75 kilograms.

At that stage, he decided it was time to introduce strength training into his lifestyle. He enrolled in a gym and adhered consistently to a five-day workout pattern, often referred to as a bro split. Alongside this, he maintained a slightly smaller calorie deficit of around 800 daily throughout that year. The combination of steady training and disciplined nutrition allowed him to not only shed additional weight but also develop strength and visible muscle definition. His progress continued until he reached 60 kilograms.


However, reaching that lower number revealed new challenges. His body appeared thin, with excess skin and less-toned abdominal muscles than he expected. This prompted him to adjust his strategy and move into a recomposition phase rather than aggressive cutting.

Currently, he maintains a weight of around 65 kilograms. His focus now is on balancing muscle development with fat management. He ensures a protein intake of about 1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight, keeps cardio minimal, and stays cautious with sugar and refined oils in his meals. This measured routine allows him to sustain his progress while gradually enhancing muscle definition.

An interesting detail of his journey is that the first major 30-kilogram reduction came entirely from dietary discipline, with no physical exercise involved. His story highlights how patience, consistency, and a clear shift in strategy can reshape both body and mindset within just two years.
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