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Woman Loses 77 Pounds in 5 Months Through Mindful Eating and Exercise

A Reddit user shares her weight loss journey, detailing her diet and exercise routine of cutting carbs, mindful eating, and cardio.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'3" woman showing a weight cut from 258 pounds to 181 pounds. A total loss of 77 pounds.
F/28/5’3” [258 > 181 = 77lbs lost] (5 months) of hard work. Started four months pp. Not where I want to be quite yet but I’m in reach of hitting the 100 lb lost mark and I’ve always thought that would be impossible!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Reddit user, uhkayluh, shares her amazing weight loss journey of losing 77 pounds in just 5 months through a combination of mindful eating and exercise. She expresses her surprise and happiness at finally being in reach of losing 100 pounds, which she never thought was achievable.

Diet Modification

Uhkayluh details how she modified her diet by cutting carbs down to 20g a day or less, and eliminating all liquid calories. She ate at a deficit and monitored her carbs while ensuring that she didn’t eat anything that could throw her out of a deficit. Additionally, she incorporated intermittent fasting and ate from 11 am to 7 pm only, which helped her stick to her diet plan.

Exercise Routine

Uhkayluh mostly focused on cardio exercise and used a few crunch machines at her gym. She aimed to burn at least half the calories she consumed each day and is planning to start lifting weights soon to complement her exercise routine.

Positive Reinforcement

Reddit users encouraged uhkayluh with their positive comments and support. She replied to one user, saying that she stopped tracking her calorie intake after the first month but stayed mindful of what she ate. Not allowing herself ‘cheat’ days or snacks and staying on track helped her stay motivated and achieve her weight loss goals.

Conclusion

Uhkayluh’s weight loss journey serves as an inspiration to anyone looking to lose weight through simple and consistent dietary changes and exercise. She achieved a significant transformation by cutting carbs, eating mindfully, and incorporating cardio exercise into her routine. Her success story shows that determination and self-belief can lead to phenomenal results.

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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.