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From 215 to 137 in Six Months a Journey to Healthy Living

A Reddit user recounts their weight loss journey of 78lbs in six months. Tips on exercise, healthy eating and finding motivation included.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'0" woman showing a weight cut from 215 pounds to 137 pounds. A total loss of 78 pounds.
F/46/5’0 [215 > 137 = 78 lbs] First pic from December 2020 to second pic from last week! Fell in love with working out and eating healthy!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Reddit user, chubbyasiancat, shares her weight loss journey of losing 78lbs in six months by changing her eating habits and finding the right forms of exercise.

Tips and Advice

Chubbyasiancat advises finding an exercise you love, whether it be walking, hiking, or something else, and slowly increasing the duration and speed of this activity. For her, this led her to try other physical activities like full impact cardio/strength training, running, pickleball, and snowshoeing. In terms of eating, she focused on calorie counting (CICO) and volume eating (high volume, low cal). It's important to make changes slow and steady, and to focus on maintenance and body recomp in the long run.

Challenges and Rewards

Chubbyasiancat faced a learning curve in tracking calorie intake, although it has become much easier. The hardest part of the weight loss journey is different for everyone, but for chubbyasiancat, it was tracking calorie intake. The easiest part was finding exercises she enjoyed doing. She advises against doing exercises you do not enjoy, and instead to focus on finding activities that give you the most pleasure.

Success Stories and Inspiration

Chubbyasiancat's journey has been an inspiration for others who may struggle with their weight. Her advice for anyone embarking on this journey is to not rush and to take things slowly. Losing weight is not just about achieving a certain look, but a quest for health and fitness. It means reducing joint pains, being able to climb stairs without catching your breath, and feeling better about yourself.

Conclusion

This Reddit user's weight loss journey is an example that demonstrates that steady progress can lead to amazing results. By sharing her tips and advice, Chubbyasiancat has become an inspiration to many who have also struggled with weight issues. Her journey reminds us that weight loss is a process, and that it's important to listen to our bodies, find what we love, and make reasonable changes to our lifestyles. If you're seeking to start your own weight loss journey, take your time and create an environment that nurtures your passions and desire for a healthier you.

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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.