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Losing 45Lbs in 8 Months by Calorie Counting, Peloton, and Cheese Reduction: a Journey to Turning 40

Read about how a reddit user lost weight and achieved a healthy happy life before turning 40 by cutting down on cheese and calorie counting.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'6" female showing a weight loss from 188 pounds to 143 pounds. A respectable loss of 45 pounds.
F/39/5'6" [188lbs > 143lbs = 45lbs] (8 months) Prepping for the big 4-0 by calorie counting + peloton + a painful reduction in cheese consumption
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Many people embark on weight loss journeys to improve their physical and mental health. However, losing weight is a tough task and requires firm commitment and dedication. Recently, a redditor username picscomment89 shared her journey of losing 45lbs in 8 months by turning to calorie counting, peloton, and limiting her cheese consumption.

The Journey

The redditor had to cut back on an Achilles heel, cheese, and found it difficult to reduce. However, she managed to limit her cheese intake by relying on pre-portioned snacks, such as babybels. Despite the challenges, she remained consistent by carefully monitoring her calorie intake and making healthy choices. The redditor also rode the peloton five times a week while tracking her steps to ensure she met her daily 10k steps goal. She did ab workouts for 10 minutes per day, and on some days she hikes with her husband. Over time, consistency paid off, and she saw significant progress.

Results

The redditor started at 188lbs and after eight months of consistency and hard work, she hit a weight of 143lbs, losing 45lbs. As a result of her efforts, she noticed that her waist had tightened up substantially, and she looked significantly younger. The success on the weighing scale also reaffirmed her goal to stay healthy and happy before turning 40.

Encouragement for others

The redditor's journey, along with the support of her fellow redditors, has inspired many others to emulate her success, and most importantly, try out different methods to figure out what works best for them. While some people may have a weakness for cheese, others may have sugar cravings or love soda. Still, the key to losing weight is to be consistent in calorie counting and make healthier choices. It is fantastic to have support and motivation from loved ones, but ultimately, it is up to an individual's dedication and commitment to see positive results.

Conclusion

Losing weight is a tough task, but it is achievable with commitment and dedication. The redditor’s journey is a testament that it is not only about hitting the gym and eating fewer calories, but it is also about discovering methods that work best for an individual. Everyone has their weak points, and for this redditor, it was cheese. With consistency, the redditor achieved her desired weight loss goals and sent a message to others not to give up as anyone can achieve their fitness goals.

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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.