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My Weight Loss Journey: Dropping From Obese to Overweight

Follow one woman's weight loss journey as she drops from 260 to 179.4 pounds, finally achieving the 'overweight' BMI range instead of 'obese'.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'5" woman showing a weight cut from 260 pounds to 179 pounds. A net loss of 81 pounds.
F/26/5'5" [260 > 179.4 = 80.6 pounds lost] Finally "overweight" instead of "obese", less than 50 pounds to go to my goal weight!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight can be a difficult journey, but Reddit user [deleted] managed to drop an impressive 80.6 pounds in their weight loss journey, going from an obese BMI to overweight. But the journey isn't over yet - they still have less than 50 pounds to go to reach their goal weight. Let's take a closer look at their journey and see what we can learn.

Starting Point

At the start of their journey, [deleted] weighed 260 pounds with a BMI of 43.1, putting them in the obese category. They made the decision to start counting calories and tracking their food intake, while also incorporating more exercise into their routine.

Progress and Plateaus

As [deleted] made progress, they experienced both successes and setbacks. There were weeks where they lost several pounds and others where they only lost a fraction of a pound. But they didn't give up, and eventually broke through a plateau that had lasted for several weeks.

The Importance of Support

Throughout their journey, [deleted] notes the importance of having support from friends and family. They also found support in online communities like Reddit, where they could ask for advice and encouragement from others who were also trying to lose weight.

Takeaways

From [deleted]'s weight loss journey, we can learn the importance of tracking our food intake, incorporating exercise, persevering through setbacks and plateaus, and seeking support from friends and online communities. While everyone's journey is different, these tips can be applied to anyone who wants to improve their health and reach their weight loss goals.

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Madeleine Smith

Content Lead at MyProgressPics.com

Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.