A 25Lb Weight Loss Journey: F/24/5'6

Setting out the Goal

The Reddit user [deleted] started her journey at 160lbs, which she felt was her highest weight. She set herself a goal to lose 25lbs and transformed her body over two years. This gradual weight loss was crucial in ensuring that she could sustain her weight loss.

Mindful Eating

The key to losing weight, according to the Reddit user, is in mindful eating. Mindful eating means paying attention to every bite you take and being mindful of what you put into your body. The user started practicing mindful eating by choosing healthier options such as vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats.

Consistent Exercise

Consistent exercise played a crucial role in the weight loss journey for the user. She started off with simple exercises like walking and gradually added more challenging ones like weight lifting, HIIT and strength training. She incorporated exercise into her routine and made sure to stick to it.

Accountability and Support

The Reddit user agreed that accountability and support was critical in ensuring her success. She participated in subreddits related to weight loss, and this helped her stay accountable and on track. She also surrounded herself with people who supported her weight loss journey.

Sustainable Weight Loss

The Reddit user's philosophy in weight loss is that it should be sustainable. She aimed to make changes that she could maintain in the long term, without going on restrictive diets or over-exercising. The key, she says, is to make sustainable choices and gradually build on them.