Success Story: a Reddit User's Journey From 235Lbs to 165Lbs
Read how one Reddit user achieved their weight loss success through their diet and exercise regime in a year and a half, inspiring others along the way.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
One Reddit user's weight loss journey has inspired many to follow suit and embark on their own. By making changes to their diet and exercise routine, they managed to lose over 70lbs in a year and a half, going from 235lbs to 165lbs.
No Secrets, No Gimmicks
The Reddit user was clear that there were no secrets or gimmicks to their weight loss success. Their basic rules were to eat whole foods and stop eating once they were 80% full, a saying they picked up from Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food. They also worked out hard and stayed active throughout the day.
Routine
The user's routine mainly consisted of running, lifting weights, and staying active generally. Over time, they were able to make progress with their habits, snowballing their weight loss success. For example, the more weight they lost, the further they could run, and the more calories they could burn.
Maintaining Success
Though their weight loss has slowed, the Reddit user has maintained the healthy habits that got them to their goal weight. They have kept up with a near-daily workout routine and have not gone back to drinking soda or eating fast food. They find exercising keeps them happy and confident.
Conclusion
Achieving weight loss success is possible with diet and exercise changes. Through hard work and persistence, this Reddit user has inspired many others online to take up their journey to better health. Try making changes to your diet and exercise routine and see what results you can achieve.
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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