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Laughing at Yourself: a Weight Journey of a Reddit User During Quarantine

Read about the weight journey of a Reddit user, who shares her experience of gaining weight during quarantine and learning to laugh at herself.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'3" female showing a muscle gain from 120 pounds to 145 pounds. A respectable gain of 25 pounds.
F/25/5'3[120>145=25] Sometimes you gotta laugh at yourself, quarantine! LMAO
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought drastic changes to our daily lives, including changes in our physical activities and eating habits. For some, this has led to changes in weight, and for one Reddit user, quarantine led to a weight gain journey she decided to share with others.

Sharing the Journey

Reddit user [deleted] shared her weight journey on the platform, revealing a gain of 25 pounds during quarantine. Along with a photo of her new body, she shared that 'sometimes you gotta laugh at yourself' in the midst of the challenging time.

Struggles and Acceptance

The Reddit user documented the struggles of accepting a new body shape and size, even expressing disappointment in herself for letting the weight gain happen. However, she also took an empowering approach by laughing at herself and embracing her new curves.

Encouragement for Others

While the Reddit user's post gained traction with over 1000 upvotes, it also drew a lot of positive comments and support from other users who shared similar experiences. Her message encourages others to not be too hard on themselves during these difficult times and to embrace their changing bodies.

Trying Out for Yourself

The weight gain journey of the Reddit user is a relatable story that many people can learn from. It is important to remember that everyone will have different experiences, but the key takeaway is to embrace yourself and your journey. Laughter may be the best medicine, even during tough times.

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Madeleine Smith

Content Lead at MyProgressPics.com

Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.