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F/23/5'6" 165Lbs to 125Lbs: a Weight Loss Journey

A Reddit user shares her weight loss progress through a photo post with inspiring comments and questions. The journey took 4 years and included exercise, healthy eating, and vegetarianism.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'6" female showing a weight reduction from 165 pounds to 125 pounds. A respectable loss of 40 pounds.
F/23/5'6" [165lbs > 125lbs = 40lbs] Cake Day Progress Pic !
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

A Reddit user posted her impressive transformation pictures showcasing her weight loss journey. Over the span of four years, she lost 40lbs while focusing on healthy eating and regular exercise. Her success story received over 300 upvotes and various comments from other users who wanted to know more about her achievement.

The Journey

The user shared that she became vegetarian and started consuming only water (she gave up diet soda). She started to eat a healthy and balanced diet while not being restrictive. Moreover, She joined a gym and attended the same classes every week. This helped her to connect with the women in the community and gave her the motivation to keep going.

The Discipline

One of the significant points the user shared was that she didn't follow any particular diet plans or counting calories. She learned to eat well and keep herself physically and mentally active without being too restrictive. She maintained discipline by learning how to cook healthy, tasty meals for herself that allowed her to continue her weight loss journey while enjoying her favorite food, i.e., chocolate.

The Misconception

Comments on the post revealed the misconception that low weight means malnourishment, which is not always the case. The user's abs indicated she had muscles, which are denser than fat, resulting in the same weight appearing leaner. Also, the user's healthy transformation was not instant but spanned across four years, maintaining disciplined eating and consistent exercise throughout which anyone can achieve.

Conclusion

This Reddit post is a classic example of a successful weight loss journey that did not involve any extreme diet plans, calorie counting, or short-term exercise routines. The user's transformation resulted from discipline, healthy eating, and consistent physical activity. Her journey is an inspiring reminder to others that everyone can achieve similar results by adapting a disciplined and balanced lifestyle.

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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.