How One Woman Lost Weight and Found Motivation on Reddit

Introduction

At the age of 31, one Reddit user, unusualcritter, decided to embark on a weight loss journey. Standing at 5'8" and weighing in at 200 lbs, she knew it was time to make a change. She turned to the online community for support.

Finding motivation

One comment on her Reddit post stuck out to unusualcritter. A user by the name of MetaBoob wrote, "Look hotter than the pictures I saw of my husband's really hot ex-girlfriend." This became her motivation to keep going. She also found support through making friends on MyFitnessPal and challenging them to weight loss competitions.

Keto diet

Unusualcritter started the Keto diet on January 7th, 2013. She did not set a specific calorie limit but aimed for around 20 grams of carbs per day. Her Reddit post attracted the attention of another user who was the same height and also on the Keto diet. She used this as motivation and challenge to keep up with her new healthy habits.

Success and reminders

As time went on, unusualcritter lost weight and was reminded by the automated message from Body Transformation Fitness Challenge headquarters that her deadline was approaching. She was proud of her accomplishments and posted her transformation for others to see. She advises others on Reddit to post their progress as well, even if the pictures are not perfect.

Conclusion

Unusualcritter's weight loss journey on Reddit is a reminder that support from strangers can be a great motivator. By finding a community that shares your goals, you can stay accountable and work together to make healthier decisions. Her story also shows that small changes can lead to big results, and that it's never too late to start making changes for the better.