Breaking Free: a Reddit User's Inspiring Weight Loss Journey
Read one woman's transformation journey, uncovering her secrets to losing weight and overcoming disordered eating.
Article by Madeleine Smith
The Struggle of Losing Weight
For many people, losing weight can be a long and difficult journey. It can feel downright impossible when they face constant setbacks and are in a constant state of yo-yo dieting.
Overcoming Disordered Eating
The Reddit user behind the username fortytwotrees had been struggling with the same thing for over two years. It wasn't until she started getting control of her eating disorder through therapy and medication that she saw lasting results.
From Failure to Long-Term Success
She admits the hardest part was actually committing to her new lifestyle changes and keeping it up long term. However, once she changed her perspective and attitude, she found the motivation and confidence to continue. Since April, she succeeded in losing the most weight we have seen, 55 pounds, and is still going strong
Tricks to the Trade
Instead of counting calories or sticking to a strict diet regiment, fortytwotrees practiced intuitive eating, eating until she was satisfied instead of stuffed, learning when she was actually hungry, and not eating out of boredom or emotional numbness. Finding what worked for her through trial and error led her to true lifelong success.
A Journey to Self-Love
Fortytwotrees shares with the Reddit community the difference this lifestyle shift has made in her confidence and how she values herself. She is not only 55 pounds lighter, but she carries herself lighter and with more ease. Her progress allowed her to love herself even more, and proves that those seeking self-improvement can find it through self-love.
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.
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