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Psa: the Battle Is Not over Once You've Lost the Weight a Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey

A Reddit user shares their personal weight loss journey and provides a reminder that maintaining weight loss is a continuous effort.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 182 pounds to 148 pounds. A respectable loss of 34 pounds.
M/27/5'9" [182lbs > 148lbs = 34lbs] (6 months) - 6 Month Transformation + PSA that THE BATTLE IS NOT OVER ONCE YOU'VE LOST THE WEIGHT (read comment below)
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

The Starting Point

In October 2020, the Reddit user known as BuddyGuy76 weighed 182 pounds and was at the worst shape of their life. Depression and other life stresses caused them to gain an additional 20 pounds in just three months. Unhappy with what they saw in the mirror, BuddyGuy76 decided to make a change.

The Journey to Weight Loss

With six months of strict dieting and exercising, BuddyGuy76 reached their goal weight of 148 pounds by March 2021. The transformation was remarkable, with a 34-pound weight loss. However, the journey doesn't end there.

The Reminder

As BuddyGuy76 indicates, it's easy to rebound and gain weight again once you've reached your goal. This particular user gained back around 10 pounds without even realizing it. The reminder is simple: losing weight is one thing, maintaining it is another. Continuously tracking and adjusting calories as needed is key.

The Yoyo Effect

A Reddit user named Sieger11 commented that they've yo-yo'd many times, going from 240 to 170, then back up to 240, and currently working towards 165 at 5'9. They emphasize that it's better to keep the weight off than to have to lose it again.

The Way Forward

BuddyGuy76's journey teaches us that losing weight and keeping it off are two different things, but it can be done. The key is to keep tracking calories, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and be patient with oneself. Anyone can achieve their weight goals; it just takes effort and consistency.

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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.