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A Journey of Weight Loss: Female, Casual, 22 Years, 175 Lbs

Read about a reddit user's weight loss journey starting from 175 lbs to an unknown end-weight. Include commentary on the effectiveness of practicing yoga and past experience with ballet and modern dance.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'2" female showing a snapshot of 175 pounds at a height of 5'2
A picture of a 5'2" female showing a snapshot of 175 pounds at a height of 5'2
A picture of a 5'2" female showing a snapshot of 175 pounds at a height of 5'2
A picture of a 5'2" female showing a snapshot of 175 pounds at a height of 5'2
Introduction - 22 / Female / 5'2" / 175 lbs - Casual - (Start: September 12th, End: December 5th)
Originally posted on /r/BTFC

Introduction

Meet olorwen, a female, 22-year-old casual reddit user who decided to embark on a weight loss journey starting September 12th. Olorwen weighed 175 lbs, standing at only 5'2". While we do not know how much weight olorwen lost, the post gives us insight into the journey itself.

Prior Experience with Dance

In high school, olorwen studied ballet (pointe and non-pointe) and modern dance, predominantly in the Lester Horton style. Olorwen also dabbled in jazz and musical theater. However, a severe ankle fracture lessened her commitment to dance as a primary extracurricular. Now, olorwen occasionally takes modern classes for exercise.

Automated Notification

In the comments, we see a reminder from a bot to post a "transformation deadline." It urges olorwen to showcase progress pictures even if they do not show a significant change. The reminder also encourages a post that details accomplishments and difficulties during the 11-12 weeks.

Commentary on Yoga

Some comments highlight the benefits of yoga for strength and flexibility. Olorwen says she noticed herself improving after only a few classes. The effectiveness of yoga as a way to lose weight is always up for debate. Practicing yoga can lead to weight loss when paired with a caloric deficit and consistent practice. One study found that overweight women practicing yoga twice a week for six months lost an average of five pounds, while another study found that overweight adults who practiced yoga lost significantly more weight than those who didn't practice yoga.

Conclusion

Olorwen has not posted an update on her weight loss journey since the reminder to post a transformation deadline. Regardless of whether olorwen reached her weight loss goals, the journey she embarked on sparked a lot of discussion around her use of yoga and past dance experience. Anyone can start a journey of transformation at any time. Explore different exercise routines and find a fitness community, like olorwen did on reddit, to share progress and stay motivated.

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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.