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One Woman's 3 Month Weight Loss Journey: a Reddit Success Story

Read about one Reddit user's inspiring weight loss journey, how she did it and what she learned along the way.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'8" woman showing a fat loss from 256 pounds to 230 pounds. A net loss of 26 pounds.
My first photo Friday. F/26/5'8 256-230 lbs in 3 months, 5 days. [Pics]
Originally posted on /r/keto

Introduction

When it comes to weight loss, there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. But inspiration can come from the unlikeliest of places, including Reddit. One user's weight loss success journey has been chronicled and updated on the popular forum, inspiring others who want to make similar positive changes in their lives.

Tracking food intake was key

One of the biggest things that helped the Reddit user drop 26 pounds in three months was tracking what she ate on an app called MyFitnessPal. She started with a keto diet, but after a month and a half on it, she stopped tracking her meals because she thought she knew what she could eat. Without realizing it, however, she was overeating -- even though it was still keto-friendly. Starting the tracking more seriously and weighing everything that she ate helped her to lose even more weight.

Exercise is important, too

Although she admits that she's slacked off lately due to grad school, the Reddit user originally exercised regularly. She also strives to keep under 20 carbs a day and not beat herself up if she goes over just a bit. Having realistic goals has helped to keep her motivated.

The community on Reddit was extremely supportive

Fellow forum users were quick to compliment the user on her progress and offer encouragement. They also offered tips and advice based on their own struggles with weight loss. Reading these positive comments and seeing others make progress can be a powerful motivator.

Conclusion

By sharing her journey with others on Reddit, this user has been able to inspire others to embark on their own weight loss journeys. While everyone's path will be different, tracking meals, incorporating exercise, having realistic goals, and surrounding oneself with a supportive community can help to achieve weight loss success. As this Reddit user has shown, setting one's mind to a goal and working hard towards it can have incredible results.

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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.