F/20/5’4 [253Lbs 165Lbs=88Lbs] Haven’t Made Any Physical Progress in a Few Months but Definitely Grown in Confidence
Read about a motivational weight loss journey by a Reddit user which will inspire you to believe in yourself.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
Hollyjean00, a Reddit user, inspires us with her weight loss journey of 88lbs. She posted a before-after picture and shared that she had not made any physical progress in a few months but definitely grew in confidence.
Effective Methods for Weight Loss
Hollyjean00 followed a calories-in-calories-out method and tracked her calorie intake meticulously. She worked out her Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and ate in a small deficit. She started with a high deficit because of her morbid obesity but reduced it to 500ish calories as she lost weight. Hollyjean00 did not cut anything out, did not exercise much, mainly focused on diet and did a few gym sessions if she felt like it. She began her journey on May 17th, 2020 and after a year, achieved her current weight 165lbs, which she maintains.
Motivation Beyond Physical Changes
Hollyjean00 shares that her journey was not just about losing weight and looking good but having control over her life. Her journey helped her build confidence and love herself, which was a significant positive change.
User Comments
The comments on Hollyjean00's post are full of praise for her transformation, which are motivating for anyone to read. Some had questions, and Hollyjean00 answered many of them, sharing her experience, struggles and what worked for her. Some people also commented that Hollyjean00 inspired them to start their own journey.
Conclusion
Hollyjean00's journey of losing 88lbs, building confidence and self-love is a reminder that our mental state is just as important as our physical state when it comes to weight loss. In conclusion, this Reddit post inspires us to believe in and empower ourselves to reach our weight loss goals.
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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