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One Woman's if and Lazy Low Carb Journey to Losing 44Lbs in a Year

Learn how a woman lost weight without depriving herself of foods she enjoys. Read about her IF and lazy low-carb journey to losing 44lbs in just one year.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'7" female showing a weight loss from 201 pounds to 157 pounds. A respectable loss of 44 pounds.
F/31/5’7” [201lbs > 157lbs = 44lbs] (exactly 1 year apart) IF, lazy low carb with lots of cheat days. But excited to keep going.
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Introduction

Meet Beautiful-Debt-4772 - a 31-year-old woman who stands 5'7" tall and used to weigh 201lbs. She documented her weight loss journey on Reddit and over the period of one year, she managed to lose a staggering 44lbs. In this article, we will take a closer look at how she did it.

IF and Lazy Low Carb Diet

Beautiful-Debt-4772 attributes her weight loss success to a combination of intermittent fasting (IF) and lazy low-carb diet. She admits to enjoying lots of cheat days but also being disciplined most of the time. The IF method she used involved eating within an eight-hour window and then fasting for 16 hours. She combined this with a low-carb diet which helped her control her calorie intake.

Regular Exercise Routine

While diet control played a major role in her weight loss, Beautiful-Debt-4772 didn't rely on it alone. She also incorporated regular workouts into her regime, which included cycling or yoga 2-3 times a week. Not only did this help her burn calories, but it also kept her motivated.

Learning to Enjoy Food

One of the biggest takeaways from Beautiful-Debt-4772's weight loss journey is that she learned how to enjoy food while still making progress. She didn't deprive herself of the food she enjoyed like light beer and Buffalo chicken salad but made sure to eat them in moderation. She also noted that getting out of a toxic relationship was a significant contributor to her weight loss success.

Conclusion

Beautiful-Debt-4772's weight loss journey is an excellent example of how discipline, consistency, and a little bit of indulgence can lead to remarkable progress. Her lazy low-carb approach and IF regime serve as an inspiration to anyone looking to lose weight while still enjoying the foods they love. While her journey wasn't an overnight success, it serves as a reminder that slow and steady progress is the key to long-term weight loss 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.