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A Mother's Weight Loss Journey: From Postpartum Depression to a Fit Life

Read about a mother's weight loss journey and how she significantly lost weight despite having two kids and being sleep deprived

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'8" woman showing a fat loss from 200 pounds to 146 pounds. A respectable loss of 54 pounds.
F/28/5’8” [200>146=54lbs] (6 months)
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Weight loss journeys are never easy, especially for a mother who has to take care of her family. However, for Reddit user vledwards93, her journey started with a difficult time. After having her second child, she was diagnosed with postpartum depression which led to excessive drinking. After a few months, vledwards93 snapped out of it and began to turn her life around.

Her Journey

Vledwards93 worked at a pizza joint and got a gym membership. She started working out before work and eventually got a job at the gym which allowed her to workout twice a day. Her workout routine consisted of compound lifts, light reps mixed with heavy weights, weighted abs, and bodyweight exercises. She also did cardio after weight lifting. Despite being sleep deprived while taking care of her two-year-old and newborn, vledwards93 continued to work hard towards her goal.

The Results

The Reddit post showcases the significant difference in vledwards93's weight and definition. Within six months, she lost 54 pounds, going from 200 to 146 pounds. She also achieved impressive muscle definition in her arms and back, which many Redditors complimented along with her tattoos.

Lessons Learned

Vledwards93's weight loss journey reminds us that it is never too late to turn our lives around. Despite postpartum depression and excessive drinking, she managed to take control and succeeded in losing a significant amount of weight. Her journey also demonstrates that working out at the gym or any physical activity is crucial in achieving a healthy lifestyle. Despite being extremely busy, she managed to make time to work out twice a day.

Conclusion

Vledwards93's story is an inspiration to anyone who wants to lose weight and get fit. With discipline, hard work, and a positive mindset, anything is achievable. Although her journey was difficult, it reinforces the fact that no obstacle is too great to overcome. Her story motivates us to start our own journey and experience the incredible benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.

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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.