F/22/5'9" Lost 20Lbs and Reached Gw1 a Progress Pic as a Reminder

Shandelion, a 22-year old woman, posted a progress photo to r/loseit, showcasing her weight loss journey over the last six months. She started at 186 lbs and has since lost 20 pounds, reaching her first goal weight of about 165 lbs. Despite feeling discouraged about gaining five pounds while on vacation, her progress photo reminded her of how far she has come.

Shandelion attributes her success to counting calories with MyFitnessPal and tracking her progress each morning with weigh-ins. She aims for 1200 calories a day but lets it fluctuate between 1000-1400 and ensures she maintains a calorie deficit on a weekly basis. She notes that sometimes the scale isn't a good indicator of progress and recommends taking progress photos as a visual reminder instead.

While running helped with toning, Shandelion believes that 99% of her weight loss success is due to calorie counting. She mentions that non-scale victories can be more meaningful than the number on the scale, and advises people not to get too hung up on reaching a specific dress size or weight. Her progress photo helped remind her of her progress and motivated her to continue working towards her end goal weight of 130-135 lbs.

Many users in the comments section congratulated Shandelion on her success and shared their own weight loss goals and tips. Some recommended finding a support buddy on MyFitnessPal, while others shared their own struggles with weight loss. Shandelion replied with encouragement and noted that everyone carries weight differently, so comparisons can be discouraging. Overall, the supportive community on r/loseit inspired Shandelion to continue on her weight loss journey.

Shandelion's progress photo is a testament to the power of calorie counting and the importance of non-scale victories. Her journey showcases the benefits of finding support in online communities and the motivation that can come from visual reminders of progress. Readers are encouraged to take her advice and try out calorie counting for themselves, while also finding inspiration from the success stories of others.