From 279Lbs to 178Lbs: a Journey to Health and Confidence
Read about a Reddit user's inspiring weight journey, including their healthy habits and amazing progress.
Article by Madeleine Smith
![A photo of a 5'5" woman showing a weight cut from 279 pounds to 178 pounds. A net loss of 101 pounds. A photo of a 5'5" woman showing a weight cut from 279 pounds to 178 pounds. A net loss of 101 pounds.](https://myprogresspics.com/storage/images/kjt26vrhfxt21_optimized_1x.jpg)
F/28/5’5”[279lbs>178lbs=101lbs] I did it! It FINALLY happened! Today when I stood on the scale it finally read 100lbs down from my heaviest weight!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics
Finally Happened
After 13.5 months of hard work and dedication, a Reddit user has successfully shed 101lbs, going from 279lbs to 178lbs! Standing at 5'9, this female user's before-and-after photos showcase her incredible transformation, leaving viewers awestruck and inspired.
Changed Habits
The key to this user's weight loss journey was changing eating habits. She opted for a keto diet and added rugby to her exercise routine. Though she didn't exercise much apart from rugby, the change in eating habits was enough to achieve such impressive progress.
Improved Health
One of the most noticeable changes in this user's progress photos is the improvement in posture, which is excellent news for long-term overall health. Shedding excess weight has benefited her upper body, considerably reducing the number of risks traditionally associated with carrying extra weight.
Inspiring Support
Redditors are big fans of supporting each other's progress, and this post is a great example of just that. The comments are filled with congratulatory messages, admiration for the progress made, and inspiring declarations of future work. The user's journey struck a powerful chord, and many were left thinking that they could make similar changes to their own habits and achieve the same remarkable results!
Try It for Yourself!
Achieving significant weight loss isn't easy, and every person's path to their goals will be different. However, this Reddit user's progress demonstrates that change is possible with dedication and motivation. Perhaps it can provide some inspiration to anyone looking to make healthier choices and lead a happier life!
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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.
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