A Year of Progress: F/20/5'6 Goes From 117 to 123Lbs

Setting a Goal

The journey started with a simple goal: lose weight and get fit. Our subject, a 20-year-old female standing at 5'6 and 117 pounds, felt that she needed to make some changes in her life. She set a realistic goal of adding 10 pounds of muscle to her frame, with a side benefit of losing some fat.

A Steady Start

For the first few months, she started with some basic changes to her diet and exercise routine. She cut down on processed foods and sugary snacks, and added more protein and vegetables to her meals. For exercise, she focused on weight training and some light cardio, gradually increasing the intensity as her body adjusted.

Hitting a Plateau

Around the 6-month mark, our subject hit a plateau in her progress. She felt frustrated and demotivated, wondering if all her effort was for naught. However, she turned to the online fitness community for support and advice, and found that she wasn't alone in her struggles. With some tweaks to her workout and diet regimen, she was able to break through the plateau and continue on her journey.

Learning from Mistakes

Throughout her journey, our subject learned some valuable lessons about discipline, consistency, and self-care. She admitted to some slip-ups along the way, such as indulging in too many cheat meals or skipping workouts. But instead of beating herself up, she used these mistakes as learning opportunities and motivation to do better next time.

Looking Ahead

As of the 12-month mark, our subject weighs in at 123 pounds, a 6-pound gain from where she started. But more than that, she feels stronger, healthier, and happier. She continues to challenge herself with new exercises and nutrition goals, and shares her journey with others on reddit. Her advice to anyone looking to make a change in their life? Start small, stay consistent, and don't be afraid to ask for help.