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50Lb Weight Loss Journey After Baby: One Woman's Progress in 12 Months

Read about one woman's journey from 188 to 137 lbs, and how she stayed motivated and inspired to lose weight after pregnancy. Get tips and advice to achieve a similar goal.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'4" female showing a weight loss from 188 pounds to 137 pounds. A respectable loss of 51 pounds.
A picture of a 5'4" female showing a weight loss from 188 pounds to 137 pounds. A respectable loss of 51 pounds.
A picture of a 5'4" female showing a weight loss from 188 pounds to 137 pounds. A respectable loss of 51 pounds.
A picture of a 5'4" female showing a weight loss from 188 pounds to 137 pounds. A respectable loss of 51 pounds.
A picture of a 5'4" female showing a weight loss from 188 pounds to 137 pounds. A respectable loss of 51 pounds.
A picture of a 5'4" female showing a weight loss from 188 pounds to 137 pounds. A respectable loss of 51 pounds.
A picture of a 5'4" female showing a weight loss from 188 pounds to 137 pounds. A respectable loss of 51 pounds.
A picture of a 5'4" female showing a weight loss from 188 pounds to 137 pounds. A respectable loss of 51 pounds.
A picture of a 5'4" female showing a weight loss from 188 pounds to 137 pounds. A respectable loss of 51 pounds.
F/23/5'4"[188>137=50lbs](12 month progress) It may not seem like a whole lot, but it wasn't easy after having a baby. I did a lot of lurking on you guys to stay motivated, so this belongs here now!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight after a pregnancy is challenging, but it's not impossible. Reddit user youshouldrunnow is a great example of how it's possible to shed 50 pounds in 12 months through hard work and dedication. With a starting weight of 188 pounds, she reached out to the community to stay motivated and inspired to continue her weight loss journey.

Journey to 137 pounds

Although losing weight wasn't easy, youshouldrunnow found that sticking to a calorie-deficit diet, resistance training, and some cardio were the most effective ways for her to achieve her goal. Additionally, she used Reddit communities like r/progresspics and r/loseit to stay motivated and get inspiration from other weight loss journeys.

Advice for Those on a Similar Journey

youshouldrunnow recommends to take it slow, understand that setbacks are not failures, and to focus on small wins to keep motivated. Additionally, she suggests finding a community that supports and encourages you during your weight loss journey.

Dealing with Skin Tightness

After pregnancy, many women experience stretch marks and loose skin. youshouldrunnow advises not to focus too much on the belly skin; instead, focus on the progress you've made in weight loss. Over time, the skin may tighten up and stretch marks may fade in color.

Conclusion

youshouldrunnow's weight loss journey is proof that hard work and consistency can lead to great results. It's important to stay positive and find motivation and inspiration from others. Tackling weight loss after pregnancy may be tough, but it's possible to achieve your goal with time, patience, and a little help from your community.

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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.