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My 8.4Lbs Weight Loss Journey as a 23 Year Old Woman

Read about a woman's journey to lose 8.4lbs in 3 months, currently stuck but determined to reach her goal weight. Follow her journey for inspiration.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 4'10" woman showing a fat loss from 124 pounds to 115 pounds. A total loss of 9 pounds.
F/23/4'10" [124 > 115.6 = 8.4lbs] (3 months) 10.6lbs from goal, currently stuck/gained... But not gonna stop trying!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight can be a struggle for many people, and it's especially challenging for those who have a small frame. For one Reddit user, going by the handle 'fistfulofcake,' the challenge was to lose 8.4lbs and reach her goal weight. After three months of strict tracking and discipline, fistfulofcake accomplished her initial goal but is currently stuck.

The Journey Towards Weight Loss

fistfulofcake revealed that she's been cycling and doing fitness hooping five days a week while maintaining a strict calorie intake of 1200 per day. Despite sticking to her routine, she's been experiencing a weight gain and is not hitting her goal. However, she's determined to succeed and see progress towards her desired body shape despite the perceived setback.

Encouraging Progress

The Reddit community showed its support, congratulating fistfulofcake on her progress and encouraging her to keep pushing forward. Some people pointed out that a change in body composition could be the reason it appears that she's not making progress, and complemented her on the changes that can be seen. One commenter even shared that intermittent fasting might be the key to weight loss, to which another user humorously replied, 'everyone does intermittent fasting, it's called sleep.'

Words of Wisdom

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and losing weight can be incredibly difficult, especially when faced with setbacks. Fistfulofcake's determination and willingness to share her journey, despite not being the intended audience for this article, can inspire others who are on their own journey. While her specific routine might not work for every individual, her hard work, and positive attitude about the journey can push one to try harder even when progress seems hard to come by.

Conclusion

Fistfulofcake's journey shows that even when it gets hard, perseverance is key to meeting weight loss goals. By sharing her journey online, she inspires others to keep pushing forward despite setbacks. Ultimately, the best way to determine what works best for you is to try things out, and like fistfulofcake, never give up and stay determined to reach your goal.

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Madeleine Smith

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