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20 Pound Weight Loss Journey with Consistent Exercise

Learn how consistent exercise helped a user lose 20 pounds and build muscle to feel confident in wearing shorts.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'7" female showing a weight reduction from 175 pounds to 155 pounds. A total loss of 20 pounds.
F/24/5’7” [175 > 155 = 20lbs] (6 years) Always felt uncomfortable wearing shorts, even in the summer. Now I kind of prefer them!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight and building muscle can be challenging, but it often comes down to consistency and finding what works best for you. One Reddit user, strawberryruby, shares her journey of losing 20 pounds and building muscle to feel confident in wearing shorts.

The Journey

Over the course of six years, strawberryruby lost 20 pounds, going from 175 to 155 pounds. She had always felt uncomfortable wearing shorts, even in the summer. However, after consistent exercise, she now prefers to wear shorts. She built a lot of muscle during her journey, which also helped shape her body.

The Method

Strawberryruby admits that she is not good at counting calories and works in a restaurant, where she eats a burger and fries every day. However, she found that consistent exercise was the most effective method for her. She went from exercising hardly at all to walking 3-4 times a week and playing Just Dance on her Switch. She also did some occasional bodyweight exercises.

The Results

The results speak for themselves. Strawberryruby's weight loss and muscle building journey gained the attention of many Redditors, who praised her transformation. However, the most important result for strawberryruby is the confidence she gained. She now feels comfortable wearing shorts and is proud of the hard work she put in.

Conclusion

Strawberryruby's weight loss journey is a testament to consistency in exercise and finding what works best for you. It may not be about counting every calorie or going on a specific diet, but rather incorporating exercise into your routine and enjoying it. If you are struggling with weight loss or muscle building, take inspiration from strawberryruby's journey, and try things out for yourself to find what works best for you.

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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.