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One Reddit User's Inspiring Journey Towards Weight Loss

Read about a person's successful 20-pound, 2-month weight loss journey using Weight Watchers, light exercise, and a few life hacks - and be inspired!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'2" female showing a weight reduction from 306 pounds to 285 pounds. A total loss of 21 pounds.
F/34/5'2" [306.4 > 285 = 21.4lbs] 2 months, 2 days. I had to put pics side by side to really see how much progress I've made.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Meet macgeekgrl, a 34-year-old, 5'2" female weighing in at 306.4 pounds. Over the course of 2 months and 2 days, she managed to shed off 21.4 pounds, bringing her weight down to 285. Her journey was documented on Reddit, generating 182 upvotes and many inspiring comments from fellow users.

Weight Loss Methods

Macgeekgrl achieved her impressive transformation through multiple means. First, she subscribed to Weight Watchers, which gave her a structured eating plan. She also emphasizes the importance of drinking lots of water and avoiding sugary drinks. Additionally, macgeekgrl started small with exercise, opting to walk more by taking the subway to work and taking frequent breaks to walk around her office for a few minutes. She later started adding weights to her exercise routine and experimenting with running, using the Zombies, Run! 5K trainer program to ease her into it, often to her delight.

Small Changes Accumulate Over Time

Macgeekgrl says that, for her, the key was to focus on small, manageable changes. Every little bit of activity adds up, even if it means walking only a few more minutes a day. Making time to move during the day, like walking around during breaks or while on the phone, can make a big difference in overall activity levels. She also mentions other small changes such as choosing high-fiber or whole-wheat foods over their white counterparts.

Surprising Benefits

In addition to feeling physically better, losing weight can have mental health benefits too. Macgeekgrl reports feeling happier and more confident, and that positivity shines through in her posts. She also took note of the fact that strangers on the internet had been motivated by her progress, which gave her an extra boost to keep going. User mihoutao_xiangjiao sums it up nicely: 'While I might wish I had done something when I was a teenager or when I was in my 20s, I had a great time throughout, and I can't change the past. I'm happy I'm doing this now, and not in another 10 or 20 or 30 years.'

Conclusion

Macgeekgrl's success story is proof that making small, sustainable changes can lead to big results over time. This reddit user managed to overhaul her health and mental wellbeing by incorporating simple changes that were practicable and achievable for her. For readers who may be struggling with their own fitness goals, this story is a beacon of hope, showing that even the smallest of steps goes a long way in achieving your ultimate goal.

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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.