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User's Health Journey From 175 Lbs to 145 Lbs

Read about the journey of a Reddit user as she shared her experience in losing 30 lbs in 9 months and her goal to get rid of excess skin caused by having two big babies.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'5" female showing a weight reduction from 175 pounds to 145 pounds. A respectable loss of 30 pounds.
F/30/5'5" [175 lbs > 145 lbs = 30 lbs] (9 months) Now I just need a tummy tuck to get rid of the excess skin caused by having 2 giant babies!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

A Reddit user MoniqueDH0909, shared her weight loss journey from shedding 30 lbs in 9 months. However, she expressed her concern about the excess skin caused by having two giant babies. She even expressed her wish to undergo tummy tuck surgery but can't afford it. Her followers commented and shared their experience and tips.

Comments and Tips

Most of the comments expressed admiration for her progress while others shared the same condition but refused to undergo surgery for personal reasons. Suggestions such as drinking lots of water, exercise, and watching food intake were offered. Some shared their own experience with skin tightening supplements and exfoliation.

The Impact of Having Babies on the Body

Pregnancy and childbirth can take a toll on women's bodies, mainly on the muscles, skin, and weight. Women who give birth to larger babies have a higher chance of developing excess skin. In most cases, surgery is the only option to remove the excess skin, thus leading many to undergo tummy tuck or abdominoplasty.

Losing Excess Skin and Tightening It

However, not all women opt for surgery to remove excess skin. Some have tried exfoliating and moisturizing their skin to tighten it while others have relied on supplements. Some have also tried Pilates, weight training and other exercises to help strengthen the muscles in the affected area.

Conclusion

MoniqueDH0909's journey is inspiring to many women who strive to lose weight despite having two giant babies. With determination and focus, she lost 30 lbs in 9 months, although she still needs to shed the excess skin, which could only be removed through surgery or tightened by other means. Women who are experiencing the same situation can try out the different suggested ways to tighten excess skin and learn from them through online communities like Reddit.

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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.