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A Journey From 210Lbs to 146Lbs: a Two Year Transformation

A Reddit user's inspiring weight loss journey, losing 64lbs in two years with a change in lifestyle.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'1" woman showing a weight reduction from 210 pounds to 146 pounds. A respectable loss of 64 pounds.
A progress pic of a 5'1" woman showing a weight reduction from 210 pounds to 146 pounds. A respectable loss of 64 pounds.
F/22/5'1" [210lbs > 146lbs = 64lbs] (2 years) Found some old photos today and couldn't believe how different my face looks now :)
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

A Successful Transformation

Reddit user tothebean shared their impressive transformation journey, detailing how they lost 64lbs over two years by changing their lifestyle. The post includes a before-and-after picture that shows the stark difference in their weight loss journey. In the post, tothebean shares how they started with mountain biking, which helped them shift some weight, and went on to participate in a sofa-to-saddle program for the road bike.

The Power of Exercise

The post emphasizes the importance of finding activities you enjoy doing, as it can be the key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. For tothebean, exercising was more than just losing weight. It was also a fun activity and a way to enjoy nature, and they encourage others to find something they love too, emphasizing that activities like cycling helped create a sustainable and long-term change.

The Role of Diet

To support their journey, the user made some dietary changes, like shifting to a whole-food plant-based diet, cutting back on highly processed foods, and practicing intermittent fasting. Tothebean mostly focused on increasing their fiber and protein intake, which helped keep them full and satisfied, while cutting back on unhealthy snacks, and revamping their meals. They also noted that such changes did not occur overnight but rather were gradual changes built over time.

Celebrating the Success

Tothebean's journey shows how small changes can lead to profound results, leading to a considerable difference in how they look and feel. It's also the dozens of supportive comments that prove how important it is to cherish and acknowledge one's success. Moments like users who comment that they are 'inspiring' can give a sense of pride and serve as a motivator, making the journey one that's sustainable in the long run. At the end of the day, the changes we make are about health rather than weight loss.

A Motivational Lesson

The Reddit post by tothebean serves as a powerful inspiration for anyone looking to make a positive change. The post highlights how small changes can lead to significant transformations, and how finding something you love doing can be the key to the long-term sustainability of a healthy lifestyle. The post emphasizes that each journey is unique, and the small steps we take ultimately lead us towards our desired goal. It's a motivation to try new things, to make small changes in our eating habits, and to make exercise and sustainability of change a long-term goal.

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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.