Tracking a Weight Journey in Southern California
Follow the journey of missadventures, a Reddit user from Riverside, as she documents her weight loss progress through comments and posts on the website.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introducing missadventures
In August 2011, missadventures began her weight loss journey at 160 lbs, standing at 5'2'' and aged 24. She made a post on Reddit detailing her starting weight and her desire to lose weight to feel more confident and comfortable in her own skin.
The Journey Begins
Missadventures was active on Reddit, using the platform to post updates on her progress and seeking motivation and support from other users. She even made plans to meet up with someone who commented on her post while they were in the same area.
Challenges and Motivation
Missadventures faced challenges, including struggling with consistent exercise, but consistently posted updates and looked to other users for motivation. She also received an automated message from a body transformation challenge group, pushing her to post progress pictures in a completion thread. These challenges and support systems kept her accountable and motivated in her journey.
Results
Missadventures did not make a final post on her journey, but in a comment, she reported that she had lost 10 lbs in the first few weeks of her journey. Her active involvement in Reddit and seeking support from other users seems to have been key in keeping her on track.
Takeaways
Missadventures' journey serves as a reminder that seeking support from others and actively tracking progress can be valuable tools in achieving weight loss goals. Even small steps can result in progress, and involving others in the journey can help keep one accountable and motivated.
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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.
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