A User's Significant Weight Loss Journey: From 230 Lbs to 194 Lbs
Read about a user's inspiring weight loss journey as documented on Reddit, with helpful insight on their approach to diet and exercise.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
A Reddit user by the username of singing_marshmellow recently shared their weight loss journey, documenting how they lost 36 lbs. through diet and exercise. The post received 118 upvotes and several encouraging comments from other users.
The Beginning of the Journey
According to singing_marshmellow, they began taking their weight loss journey seriously around February 2020. Though they initially lost a significant amount of weight in the first three months through an unhealthy diet, they couldn't keep it up for the long term. A tennis elbow injury in late 2020 caused them to go back up to 215 lbs.
The Changes That Worked
After their setback, singing_marshmellow changed up their diet to something they could sustain long term and started exercising regularly with workouts that wouldn't cause injury. They currently feel healthy and happy with their progress.
Encouragement for Others
One Reddit user who commented on the original post was inspired by singing_marshmellow's progress, saying that the before weight was close to their current weight and the after weight was their goal. Singing_marshmellow encouraged them to take things one day at a time and have fun with the process.
Conclusion
Singing_marshmellow's weight loss journey is a great reminder that weight loss is achievable through a combination of healthy eating habits and exercise. It's important to find an approach that's sustainable for the long term, and to not beat oneself up if there are setbacks along the way. For anyone looking to start their own weight loss journey, singing_marshmellow's experience is a great inspiration to get started.
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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