Amazing Weight Loss Journey of a Reddit User
Read about the inspiring journey of a Reddit user who lost 42 pounds in 1.5 years. Includes tips and tricks for others to try.
Article by Madeleine Smith
![A photo of a 5'5" woman showing a weight cut from 182 pounds to 140 pounds. A respectable loss of 42 pounds. A photo of a 5'5" woman showing a weight cut from 182 pounds to 140 pounds. A respectable loss of 42 pounds.](https://myprogresspics.com/storage/images/1snu5q0jg1z71_optimized_1x.jpg)
F/21/5’5” [182 > 140 = 42lbs] I didn’t realize how far I’ve come in the past year and a half
Originally posted on /r/progresspics
Introduction
Areonaa, a F/21/5'5'' Reddit user shares her inspiring weight loss journey on the online forum. Her before and after pictures show a remarkable transformation; it's hard to believe they are photos of the same person.
Calorie Deficit and Restrictive Diet
Areonaa achieved her goals through a calorie deficit and restrictive diet. She would have a light breakfast and lunch, then consume the bulk of her calories at dinner. She completely cut off dairy, carbs, and sugary things like soda and candy. While it was hard at first, breaking the addiction to sugar and resetting her diet to include healthier whole foods like white meat chicken or fish, egg whites, and salmon eventually paid off, seeing her make a considerable drop down to 160lbs.
Keep Pushing Onwards
Going from 160 to 140 lbs was the biggest achievement for Areonaa. She had to focus and maintain her calorie intake to reach her goal. Starting to use MyFitnessPal as a free, effective tool for tracking her fitness journey helped her achieve her final goal. Reading through the supportive comments in the Reddit thread kept motivating her to stick to her fitness goals, even when it wasn't easy.
Advice to Follow
If you are inspired to start on a health journey of your own, Areonaa advises others to focus on restricting calorie intake through a calorie deficit, and, if possible, try to fit the majority of your daily calories into the meals you enjoy the most. Being mindful of eating clean and consuming whole foods is also essential in feeling healthier and achieving the desired results. Taking inspiration from others on your own weight-loss journey, like Areonaa found in the supportive Reddit community, could make all the difference.
Conclusion
Areonaa's transformation is inspiring; it shows that anything is possible when you set your mind to it. Sticking to a healthy diet and a good fitness routine, coupled with finding inspiration through others, is the key to achieving your goals. Whether you need to lose a few pounds or a significant amount, you can achieve it through dedication and hard work. Keep in mind, though, good results take time, starting today is what counts, and so long as you keep pushing forward and keep trying, success awaits.
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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.
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