F/23/5’4” Weight Loss Journey: Overcoming Plateaus and Staying Motivated
Read about one Reddit user's weight loss journey including plateaus and ways to stay motivated. Encouragement and tips included.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction and Progress Update
A Reddit user, Beautiful-Arm-1890, has been sharing her weight loss journey with the community. At age 23 and standing at 5’4”, she has lost 36 lbs during her journey, going from 225 to 189 lbs. In a recent post, she expressed feeling discouraged from the slowing of her weight loss progress. Despite feeling down, she has received ample support from the community and is determined to keep going.
Sustainable Weight Loss
One commenter reminded Beautiful-Arm-1890 and others that slow weight loss is often the most sustainable. Quick and drastic changes to one's lifestyle and diet are difficult to maintain long-term, making more gradual changes a better option for long-term success. Plateaus are also common during weight loss journeys, but this does not mean failure. Consistency and patience are key.
Measuring More Than Just Weight
Another commenter suggested measuring progress in other ways, such as improving physical fitness, from how quickly you can run a mile or how much you can lift. Beautiful-Arm-1890 agreed and added that tracking things like bust, band, waist, and hip measurements can be motivational as well.
The Importance of Persistence and Dedication
The weight loss journey is not easy, particularly when progress slows down. However, many Redditors encouraged Beautiful-Arm-1890 to keep going and not give up. Changing up one's routine and adjusting to new weight can help to break through plateaus, but ultimately, persistence and dedication are essential for success.
Tips and Encouragement for Your Own Journey
If you feel discouraged during your own weight loss journey, remember that ups and downs are normal. Slow and sustainable progress is often most successful. Measuring things beyond weight, such as fitness and body measurements, can help you stay motivated. Most importantly, persistence and dedication will ultimately pay off in the end.
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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