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From 186Lbs to 145Lbs in 8 Months: a Personal Weight Loss Journey

Follow the journey of a Reddit user who lost 41lbs and tried on her old prom dress. Learn how losing weight gradually and toning helped her avoid loose skin.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'0" female showing a weight reduction from 186 pounds to 145 pounds. A net loss of 41 pounds.
F/20/5'0 [186lbs>145lbs=41lbs] (8 months) Trying on my prom dress
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight is a challenging feat, but it's possible with discipline, perseverance, and a bit of inspiration. This Reddit user, creativeusername824, shared her weight loss journey and inspired many others who wanted to shed off some pounds.

The Reddit Post

Creativeusername824 posted a picture of herself on Reddit, wearing her old prom dress to show the world how much weight she lost in 8 months. From 186lbs, she went down to 145lbs, losing a total of 41 lbs. Her post garnered 651 upvotes and several positive comments, applauding her for her efforts.

Tips and Inspiration

Several Redditors asked creativeusername824 about how she managed to lose weight without experiencing loose skin. She advised losing weight gradually and toning the body, which helped her avoid loose skin. She also inspired others to embark on a weight loss journey, telling them "Keep it up!!! You can do it :)".

Body Mass Index (BMI)

The ProgressPicsBot on Reddit congratulated creativeusername824 for losing 41 pounds and achieving a BMI of 28.3. Although her BMI is still in the overweight category, it's a significant improvement from where she started.

Conclusion

Creativeusername824's weight loss journey is a testament to the power of discipline, perseverance, and a positive attitude. What's more impressive is that she didn't let her old prom dress, which some may deem unacceptable for someone her size, stop her from feeling beautiful and confident. This story shows that anyone can achieve their weight loss goals and that they should never be afraid to rock what makes them feel confident.

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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.