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20 Pound Weight Loss During Deployment: a Success Story

A 23-year-old female military personnel shares her weight loss journey during deployment from 172 pounds to 152 pounds. Her inspiring story highlights the importance of developing and maintaining healthy habits while on the go.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'2" woman showing a weight cut from 172 pounds to 152 pounds. A net loss of 20 pounds.
F/23/5'2" (172>152=20) before and during deployment. I am proud of how far I've come out here.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight during deployment can be a real challenge, especially when dealing with a new environment and a demanding routine. However, for one Reddit user, going on deployment was just the motivation she needed to work on her physical health and wellbeing. Through adopting healthy habits and sticking to them, she lost 20 pounds.

The Journey

The user, mikokale, shared her before-and-after photos on Reddit, which garnered over 200 upvotes and several comments praising her for her dedication and hard work. Through her comments, we get a glimpse into her weight loss journey.While on deployment, she started eating smaller portions and healthier foods, which helped her cut back on calories without feeling deprived or hungry. Additionally, she started working out daily and found joy in activities like running, which became her go-to exercise.

The Importance of Self-Motivation

Mikokale's story is a testament to the power of self-motivation when it comes to achieving weight loss goals. Despite being in a challenging environment, away from family and friends, she managed to stay focused on her goals and committed to her healthy habits. She also found support and encouragement from Reddit users, which helped keep her motivated along the way.

Making Healthy Habits Stick

The key to mikokale's success was developing and sticking to healthy habits. She discovered that small changes can add up and create significant impact over time. By focusing on eating healthier and exercising regularly, she was able to make significant progress towards her weight loss goals. Moreover, by finding exercise activities that she enjoyed and incorporating them into her routine, she made fitness a part of her lifestyle, rather than a chore or obligation.

Conclusion

Mikokale's story is an inspiration to anyone looking to make a healthy change in their life but struggling to find the motivation. Her success is evidence that with self-motivation, healthy habits, and consistency, we can achieve great things. Whether you're a civilian or in the military, you too can take steps towards improving your physical health and wellbeing through small, manageable changes. With some effort and dedication, you can make healthy habits stick and achieve your weight loss goals.

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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.