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240Lb→180Lb: Female Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey

Read about a female Reddit user's exercise and diet routine that helped her lose 60lb in eight months, plus helpful tips and advice she shared in comments.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'7" female showing a weight loss from 240 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable loss of 60 pounds.
Snapped a post-workout photo and blew myself away. 240lb->180, female, 5'7",23
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Background and Starting Point

The Reddit user, known as 'wearecollapsed,' started her weight loss journey at 240lb back in December of 2011. During a three-week vacation break, she indulged in working out, while tracking her calories via the MyFitnessPal app.

Exercise Routine

She initially went to the gym 3-5 days a week, tried out various weight lifting circuits, calisthenics routines, and even the couch to 5k program while mixing up her routines as she felt her body needed more challenge. High resistance spinning was also an essential component of her journey, which she found to be an excellent workout for her bum and thigh muscles.

Diet Details

For her diet, she focused on eating more healthy, whole foods, especially those high in healthy fats and lean proteins. She also opted to eat full-fat alternatives instead of 'low-fat' options, as they were more filling and satisfying, so she needed to eat less, yet still enjoyed her meals. She also consumed more than 30g of fiber a day, mostly from whole-grain sources, along with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Life Changes and Hurdles

From May to June, wearecollapsed's attention was taken away from her weight loss journey as she graduated from university and faced many significant life changes. Still, she resumed her weight loss journey and has since lost ten more pounds. Fun and engaging weight loss activities such as a long hike made the process more enjoyable for her.

Final Comments and Tips

Wearecollapsed is now down to 180lb and plans to get down to 160lb eventually. Seeing her progress, other Redditors asked for her workout and diet routine, to which she shared her helpful tips and advice, encouraging them to listen to their bodies and mix up their routines regularly. Wearecollapsed's journey was not a perfect, consistent downward trend, but she stayed motivated, focused, and patient, ultimately achieving her 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.