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F/28/5'8 77Lbs Down: a Weight Loss Journey Through Portion Control and Light Exercise

Learn of a user's weight loss journey through portion control and light exercise, losing 77lbs from 270 to 193. Read about their routine, cheat days, and goals.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'8" female showing a weight loss from 270 pounds to 193 pounds. A respectable loss of 77 pounds.
F/28/5'8 270 > 193 = 77lbs down so far!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

DayWalkerGinger, a Reddit user, shares her weight loss journey with the platform's community. With no fad diets or rigorous exercise, the user was able to shed 77lbs, going from 270 to 193 pounds. Instead, simple habits like portion control and light exercise facilitated her progress.

Portion Control and Exercise

DayWalkerGinger was never one for excessive working out, so she simply walked on her lunch breaks and did stomach crunches when she got home. Over time, accumulated activity helped to slim down the user. As far as food, the only things that needed to be cut out were alcohol during the week, and soda. Every week, the user keeps track of their weight, maintaining a cheat day where they enjoy extra calories, possibly boosting their metabolism.

Bring On The Dresses

Reddit users not only praised DayWalkerGinger's progress but adored the dress worn by the user. According to the user, the dress was from wide variety store, www.shopplasticland.com, which shows that fitting outfits can also be affordable and accessible.

Timeframe and Progress

When asked about how long it took to change her lifestyle, DayWalkerGinger said it took about 1 1/2 years, which equated to an average of a pound per week. Although the user wished progress had been quicker, the time provided an opportunity for learning, ensuring that the user did not put weight back on.

Conclusion

DayWalkerGinger's weight loss journey stands out due to the small changes that worked for her. Not everybody has the same capacity to follow strict diets and workout routines, but even small changes make a difference. Incorporating more physical movement into our routine, tracking progress, finding cheats that support our metabolism, and sticking to healthy food habits can all be used to achieve our 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.