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Celebrating 75 Pound Weight Loss and Sobriety: a Reddit User's Journey

Learn how one Reddit user fought invisible battles to lose 75 pounds and maintain her weight loss for 3 years while also celebrating almost 2 years of sobriety.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'7" woman showing a fat loss from 205 pounds to 130 pounds. A net loss of 75 pounds.
F/38/5'7" [205 > 130 = 75 lbs] I have fought a lot of invisible battles in the 7 years between these pictures. Celebrating 3 years of maintenance. And almost 2 years of sobriety.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Background

The Reddit user, known as [deleted], shared her incredible weight loss journey on the platform, highlighting her achievements of losing 75 pounds and maintaining her weight for 3 years. She also shared her almost 2 years of sobriety. The pictures posted show her remarkable transformation from being 205 pounds to 130 pounds in just 7 years.

Struggles and Challenges

In the post, [deleted] talked about the struggles and challenges she faced during her weight loss journey, which were often invisible or ignored by those around her. She revealed that she had to go through personal issues and overcome addiction, including alcoholism, to get to where she is now. Despite the obstacles, she managed to turn her life around and focused on losing the extra pounds.

Keys to Success

In the post, [deleted] also shared a few keys to her success. She believed that consistency and determination were important factors, as was finding a supportive community. She also stressed on the importance of developing healthy habits and finding what works for you.

Celebrating the Journey

The post ended with [deleted] emphasizing the importance of celebrating the journey rather than just the destination. She encouraged others to embrace their own progress, no matter how small, and to keep pushing themselves towards their goals. Her post garnered almost 1,000 upvotes and inspired many to share their own weight loss and sobriety stories.

Takeaway

The Reddit user's inspiring journey is a testament to the fact that anyone can achieve their weight loss goals and overcome addiction with dedication and perseverance. Her experience highlights the importance of seeking support, developing healthy habits, and celebrating one's progress. While everyone's journey may be different, her story can serve as a motivation to those on a similar quest towards a healthier life.

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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.