One Woman's Journey: the Last Few Pounds

Introduction

Losing weight can be a long and difficult journey. Reddit user smorgasborg12 shared her ups and downs as she worked to lose the last few pounds to reach her goal weight. Her story provides motivation and insights for anyone on their own weight loss journey.

Starting at 141 pounds

Smorgasborg12 started her journey at 141 pounds, with a goal weight of 135. She attributes her initial weight gain to a stressful job and poor eating habits. To lose the weight, she started exercising and eating healthier, focusing on whole foods and drinking water instead of sugary drinks.

Overcoming barriers

As with any weight loss journey, smorgasborg12 faced obstacles along the way. She talked about the challenges of sticking to her diet while eating out, as well as dealing with work-related stress. She found ways to cope, however, including meal-prepping and utilizing the gym and locker room at her office.

Finding support on Reddit

One of the benefits of sharing her journey on Reddit was the amount of support smorgasborg12 received from other users. Comments and messages provided encouragement and helpful tips. She also discovered other subreddits, such as r/MealPrepSunday, that provided inspiration and ideas for healthy meals.

The importance of healthy habits

In the end, smorgasborg12 reached her goal weight through dedication and healthy habits. She emphasized the importance of finding what works for you and sticking to it, whether it's a specific diet or exercise routine. Her story serves as a reminder that weight loss is possible with hard work and consistency.