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A Journey to Weight Loss with C25K Program

Following the progress of a young adult who started a C25K program to lose weight and get fit. Discussion with other Redditors and a reminder of the deadline by the Body Transformation Fitness Challenge.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'6" woman showing a snapshot of 152 pounds at a height of 5'6
A photo of a 5'6" woman showing a snapshot of 152 pounds at a height of 5'6
A photo of a 5'6" woman showing a snapshot of 152 pounds at a height of 5'6
A photo of a 5'6" woman showing a snapshot of 152 pounds at a height of 5'6
Introduction - 20/F/5'6"/152 - Casual - (Start: August 12th, 2012, End: November 4th, 2012)
Originally posted on /r/BTFC

Starting the Journey with C25K Program

The Reddit user, dandydandies, kicked off her weight loss journey on August 12, 2012. She underwent a C25K program, which is a running routine for beginners. She mentioned how the program has kept her motivated, encouraging her to keep going.

Encouragement from Fellow Redditors

Several Redditors responded to her post, wishing her well and good luck on her journey to weight loss. One of the comments came from futureseven, who specifically recommended the C25K program, stating how it can prepare the bones to run a 5k. dandydandies replied, thanking futureseven for the encouragement.

Difficulty in the Journey

Despite the motivation, dandydandies had to deal with the occasional setbacks. She mentioned in one of her comments how the app for C25K randomly crashed during her workout, causing her to lose all her progress. These difficulties can discourage and demotivate people, but dandydandies stood her ground and kept going.

Reminder from Body Transformation Fitness Challenge

On November 4, 2012, zahrada, a member of the Body Transformation Fitness Challenge, sent a reminder to dandydandies and other participants about the deadline for the completion post. She encouraged participants to post their accomplishments and difficulties despite the possibility of the pictures not showing it well.

Conclusion: Try it out Yourself

The journey of dandydandies highlights the importance of motivation, perseverance, and support. People who want to lose weight and get fit can follow dandydandies's example and try out beginner running programs. They can also seek support from communities such as Reddit, who can encourage and motivate them to keep going despite setbacks. Getting fit and losing weight is a challenging but rewarding journey that everyone can embark on.

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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.