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My 83Lbs Weight Loss Journey: F/23/5'8” 206Lbs to 123Lbs, in 1.5 Years

Follow the journey of VioletKirstie as she shares how she lost 83lbs, her struggles with exercises due to panic attacks, and her success in changing her BMI bracket.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'8" female showing a weight loss from 289 pounds to 206 pounds. A total loss of 83 pounds.
F/23/5'8" - [289 - 206 = 83lbs lost]. 43lbs left to go. 1.5 years progress.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

VioletKirstie, a 23-year-old female, shares her inspiring weight loss journey and how she lost 83lbs, leaving only 43lbs left to go. She started at 289lbs in February 2014 and is now at 206lbs as of a post in 2015 on Reddit. Her post has garnered 195 upvotes and positive comments and feedback from other Reddit users.

The Struggle with Exercise

Due to panic attacks, VioletKirstie had to be careful with her exercise regime. She only incorporates light exercises such as walking and yoga. Additionally, she also had a torn rotator cuff in her shoulder, which further limited her exercise routine. Despite this, she was able to lose a considerable amount of weight, mainly through her diet.

How She Did It

VioletKirstie's weight loss was mainly due to her diet. She did not specify a particular diet, but it's safe to assume that it's a healthy, well-balanced diet with a caloric deficit that helped her achieve such a remarkable progress. Her Reddit post was in a progress photo thread, and it's evident from the photos that she's had a significant transformation.

The Mental Benefits of Physical Transformation

VioletKirstie mentioned that finally taking care of herself physically also brought mental benefits. She's an entirely different person now, happier and full of confidence. Her transformation has given her a new perspective on life and how she now seeks to have more experiences.

Conclusion

VioletKirstie's weight loss journey is an inspiring story of how one can achieve an incredible transformation with determination and the right mindset. Her story shares that every little progress counts and encourages others to take the first step towards weight loss - whether it's dieting, exercise or both. Her journey teaches us that a healthy diet, consistency, and patience is the key to success.

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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.