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From Size 14 to Size 2: a Short Woman's 30Lb Weight Loss Journey

Learn how a 4'11'' woman lost 30lbs in 5 months through diet and exercise. Read about her routines and tips for maintaining weight loss and a healthy lifestyle

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 4'11" female showing a weight loss from 130 pounds to 100 pounds. A respectable loss of 30 pounds.
F/33/4'11 [130lbs > 100lbs = 30lbs] (5 months) Went from US Size 14 at my biggest; down to a US Size 2!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

In a Reddit post, user Formersmallfat shared an inspiring story of how she lost 30lbs in just five months. From her heaviest at 130lbs, she dropped down to 100lbs and a US Size 2 from her biggest at US Size 14.

Diet and Lifestyle Changes

To achieve her weight loss goal, Formersmallfat made significant changes to her diet and lifestyle. She ate around 1200 to 1300 calories per day, with a focus on protein and hitting her macros. To make her diet more sustainable, she indulges in occasional treats of ice cream and chocolate bars but still within her daily calorie allowance. She also started running 5k around three times a week and alternating with Muay Thai classes 2-3 times a week with swimming on weekends. Additionally, she started doing a beginner weight resistance program.

Tips for Losing Weight

Formersmallfat's greatest motivator was her mother. With a daily brisk walk and healthier eating habits, her mother inspired her to lose weight. Practical advice from Formersmallfat includes keeping within a calorie budget, enjoying indulgences in moderation, eating lots of protein to keep full longer, and finding exercise routines that feel more like a leisure activity than a chore.

Maintaining Weight Loss

Formersmallfat maintains her weight by measuring food portions avoiding rice and most starches while still eating healthy, exercising regularly, and using the MyFitnessPal app to track progress. Additionally, she indulges in specific items such as protein breads, chicken breasts, and salmon to help her achieve protein macros to stay full longer.

Conclusion

Formersmallfat has inspired many women on Reddit with her story. She is currently on maintenance mode, hoping to achieve toned and slender, to maintain living a healthy lifestyle. Her success story has demonstrated that a few simple changes to diet and exercise can lead to significant weight loss over a short period with consistency.

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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.