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Sobriety and Exercise Helped M/36 Lose 80Lbs in 18 Months

A Reddit user named AffableLemon shares how he lost 80lbs in just 18 months with the help of sobriety and healthy lifestyle habits.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'6" man showing a fat loss from 230 pounds to 150 pounds. A respectable loss of 80 pounds.
M/36/5'6" [230lbs > 150lbs = 80lbs] (18 months) Long time lurker. Sobriety is a hell of a drug! From drinking heavily every night to training for a half marathon.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Background

AffableLemon, a 36-year-old male, shares his weight loss journey on Reddit. He says that he lost 80lbs in just 18 months.

Sobriety and Half Marathon Training

AffableLemon says that he was heavily drinking every night before he decided to change his ways. He stopped drinking and trained for a half marathon. He says that sobriety and exercise gave him more energy than ever before.

Positive Feedback Loop

Once he started exercising and eating healthier, he says that it felt silly to exercise more and eat junk food. He started eating healthily and exercising more. These habits gave him more energy and helped him keep going. AffableLemon says that it was a lot of work, but it was worth it in the end.

Listening to Your Body

AffableLemon says that one of the hardest parts was letting himself be healthy. He had always told himself that junk food tasted good and that exercise felt bad. However, he realized that he never felt satisfied after eating junk food, and exercise actually made him feel good. He started to listen to his body and prioritize a healthy lifestyle because it made him feel better.

Final Thoughts

AffableLemon's weight loss journey is inspiring because he was able to make significant changes in his life by prioritizing sobriety and a healthy lifestyle. He reminds us that prioritizing our physical and mental health is worth the effort, even if it feels challenging at first.

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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.