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Overcoming Trauma and Losing 50 Pounds: a Journey Through Therapy, Weightlifting, and Calorie Deficit

Follow the inspiring story of Reddit user 'gloomloon' as she shares her weight loss journey from 272lbs to 222lbs in 7 months through therapy, weightlifting, and calorie deficit.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'5" woman showing a weight cut from 272 pounds to 222 pounds. A total loss of 50 pounds.
F/33/5’5 [272lbs > 222lbs] 7 months. Weightlifting/Protein/Calorie Deficit/Therapy
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

The Turning Point: Therapy for Mental Health

For Reddit user 'gloomloon', the turning point in her weight loss journey was her decision to participate in therapy. She discovered that her relationship with food was tied to the childhood trauma she suffered due to a lack of food. With the help of her therapist, 'gloomloon' was finally able to recognize and develop better habits, allowing her to move forward on her weight loss journey with more success.

The Exercise Routine That Makes a Difference

Apart from therapy, 'gloomloon' designed a challenging weightlifting program that allowed her to shed off weight fast. She committed to working out 6 days a week, focusing on different muscle groups on each day – push (chest, shoulder, tricep), pull (lats, biceps, abs), and legs (quads, glutes, hams, calves). To further aid in her weight loss, she also incorporated running to her routine. This routine helped her achieve weight loss goals faster.

Following a Calorie Deficit with Protein Intake

For the first 3 months, 'gloomloon' closely monitored calories and weighed her food to get a better idea of her nutrition intake. Then, she gradually started to follow a daily calorie deficit combined with a 1g to 1kg protein intake ratio to help retain muscle mass. Going forward, she didn't think of calories on a daily basis but focused on a weekly tally instead. This way, she could monitor her progress and fine-tune her progress to achieve desired goals.

Self-Love and Creative Hobbies

'Gloomloon' also attributed her success to engaging in self-compassion and working on her self-love. She focused on her skin care routines and encouraged creative hobbies. These activities help her focus on a healthier lifestyle and distract her from unhealthy habits.

Final Thoughts

The story of Reddit user 'gloomloon' reminds us that weight loss is more than just following a strict diet and exercise routine. Sometimes, the journey to weight loss involves healing past traumas that lead to emotional eating habits. By combining therapy, weightlifting, and calorie deficit, 'gloomloon' was able to surpass the milestone of losing 50lbs in just 7 months. Her words of encouragement and inspiration remind us that we can achieve our weight loss goals with dedication and hard work.

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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.