5 Month Weight Journey of a 22 Year Old Female: a Reddit User's Story
Follow a young woman's weight journey from December 2011 to March 2012 through her Reddit posts. Gain inspiration for your own fitness journey.
Article by Madeleine Smith
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Introduction:22/F/5'9"/147 (December 23, 2011-March 16, 2012)
Originally posted on /r/BTFC
The Beginning: December 23, 2011
The Reddit user withgrilledcheese shares her starting point, listing her height at 5 feet 9 inches and her weight at 147 pounds. She expresses a desire to tone up and lose a bit of weight. The supportive comments from other users provide her with words of encouragement and advice on nutrition and exercise.
One Month In: January 22, 2012
Withgrilledcheese posts an update after her first month of her fitness journey. She shares her progress, stating that she has lost 5 pounds and has been sticking to her gym routine. Her positive attitude towards her progress helps to motivate others on the thread who may be struggling with their own fitness goals.
Halfway Point: February 17, 2012
Withgrilledcheese posts again, this time sharing that she has hit a bit of a plateau but is remaining focused on her goals. She receives advice from other users on how to break through the plateau and how to switch up her routine to continue making progress. She emphasizes the importance of not giving up during difficult times.
Wrapping Up: March 6, 2012
With only a few weeks left in her 5-month journey, withgrilledcheese shares that she hasn't seen much change in her weight recently but is still feeling great about her progress. She credits her success to the support and motivation from the Reddit community, and encourages others to keep pushing towards their own fitness goals.
Final Results: March 16, 2012
Withgrilledcheese posts her final update, revealing that she has lost a total of 10 pounds in her 5-month journey. She expresses satisfaction with the changes she has made, both physically and mentally, and thanks the Reddit community for their support throughout the process.
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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.
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