From 180 to 143 Lbs: a 19 Year Old's Incredible 37 Pound Weight Loss Journey in Just 4 Months
Read the inspiring journey of a young woman who decided to change her lifestyle and lose weight. From a poor time management and unhealthy diet, she turned her life around with cardio and weightlifting, and her transformation is truly amazing.
Article by Madeleine Smith
The Turning Point
After realizing that she had let herself go, Reddit user softlikestone decided to shed the extra pounds she gained in just a few months. From 180 lbs, she was able to lose 37 lbs in just four months. This weight loss journey was fueled by her desire to change her lifestyle and get back in shape.
The Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle
For three months, softlikestone intensely focused on cardio exercises that she loved, such as jump rope. She also monitored her food intake and recorded what she ate on a daily basis to keep track of her progress. Although she couldn't start weightlifting yet, softlikestone was determined to try the sport in the future.
The Gym Sessions
Once softlikestone was back in college, she hit the gym hard. Her favorite exercises included deadlifts, backsquats, and kettlebells. She cut back on cardio, devoting minimal time only for a mile and 10 minutes on the stair master. Her persistence paid off, and now she is able to lift impressively heavy weights such as 155 lbs for backsquat, 85 lbs for bench press, and 180 lbs for deadlifts.
The Daily Food Intake
Softlikestone has also transformed her diet, with eggs for breakfast and chicken salad for lunch and dinner. She also drinks whey protein after every workout and ensures she drinks plenty of water. By monitoring what she eats, she is able to maintain a healthy diet that complements her weightlifting activities.
The Inspiration
Softlikestone came across a weight loss forum on Reddit that helped her in her journey to become healthier. Through the forum, she received encouragement and motivation from people who had gone through similar experiences as hers. She also spent time researching on her own, reading about proper form and pacing to ensure that her weightlifting exercises were done effectively.
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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