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From Skinny Fat to Successful Figure Competitor: One Woman's Two Year Weight Loss Journey

Read about a woman's inspiring weight loss journey from skinny fat to figure competition success over two years, as detailed in a Reddit post.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'0" female showing a weight reduction from 121 pounds to 109 pounds. A respectable loss of 12 pounds.
F/27/5'0"[121lbs > 109lbs stage weight, 120ish offseason] (2 years) Skinny fat to successful figure competitor (x-post from r/progresspics)
Originally posted on /r/Brogress

Introduction

A woman on Reddit, using the handle bsquaredfitcon, shared her two-year weight loss journey in which she transformed from being skinny fat to becoming a successful figure competitor. In her post, she detailed the challenges she faced during her journey, including hormonal challenges during competition cuts.

Details of the Transformation

According to the Reddit post, bsquaredfitcon lost around 12 pounds over the two-year period, starting at 121 pounds and reaching 109 pounds for her stage weight. However, in the offseason, her weight increased to around 120 pounds.

The Impact of Hormones on Competition Weight Cuts

During the weight loss journey, bsquaredfitcon faced challenges related to hormone levels during her competition cuts. According to her post and comments, hormonal challenges, such as the menstrual cycle stopping and sex drive decreasing, are common for women who participate in competitions and get below a certain body fat percentage.

The Importance of Choosing Transformation

Despite the challenges she faced, bsquaredfitcon chose to pursue the transformation as an opportunity rather than an obligation. This mindset helped her stay focused and motivated throughout the two-year period.

Conclusion

bsquaredfitcon's weight loss journey from skinny fat to successful figure competitor is an inspiring example of what can be achieved with hard work and dedication. Her story highlights the importance of mindset and the impact of hormones on competition cuts. Anyone looking to undertake their own transformation should keep these factors in mind, but also remember that success is achievable.

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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.