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M/28/5'9" Sheds 30 Lbs in 3 Months, Experiences a Temporary Stall

Read about one man's journey to lose 30 lbs in 3 months with ups and downs, including a weight loss stall.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a fat loss from 250 pounds to 220 pounds. A respectable loss of 30 pounds.
A picture of a 5'9" male showing a fat loss from 250 pounds to 220 pounds. A respectable loss of 30 pounds.
[Pics] M/28/5'9" [250>220=30 lbs](3 months) Bummed about a recent stall, so I took a progress pic.
Originally posted on /r/keto

Introduction

ASigIAm213 posted on Reddit to share his weight loss journey of 30 lbs in 3 months. Although ecstatic about the progress he had made, he was feeling a little down due to a recent stall in weight loss. This post recounts his experience and offers valuable insights to anyone who is struggling to keep their weight loss goals on track.

Interpreting weight fluctuations

Weight fluctuations are normal and daily weight measurements may be affected by factors such as water retention, hydration level, bowel movement, and even time of day. ASigIAm213 weighed himself every Wednesday morning, and after experiencing a slight increase in weight, he immediately thought it was a weight loss stall. However, he soon realized that the increase could be due to his artificial sweetener intake, among other factors.

Breaking through a weight loss plateau

ASigIAm213 shared that he had a list of potential culprits that might have caused the temporary stall in his weight loss journey. However, he decided to wait at least a week before changing anything. This is because the body is complex and weight loss is not just about calories in versus calories out. It is important to remember that the scale does not always reflect progress or setbacks. One way to break through a weight loss plateau is by increasing activity levels or adding new exercises to shock the body into burning more calories.

Celebrating progress and staying motivated

One thing that ASigIAm213 did to stay motivated was to take progress pictures. He pointed out that it was weird and kind of awesome to see clothes getting looser over time. This is a great way to celebrate progress and see the results of the hard work paying off. Moreover, it is important to remember that weight loss is not just about the number on the scale. Health benefits such as improved energy levels, better sleep quality, and decreased risk of chronic diseases can be motivating factors to continue making healthy choices.

Conclusion

ASigIAm213's weight loss journey shows that setbacks and temporary stalls are normal and can happen to anyone. It is important to look at the bigger picture and not let a few pounds discourage you. By taking progress pictures and focusing on other health benefits of weight loss, it is possible to stay motivated and keep pushing towards your goals. Use ASigIAm213's journey as inspiration and try things out to see what works best for you in your weight loss journey.

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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.