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Cico and Running Help Woman Lose 46Lbs in 8 Months

A Reddit user shares their weight loss journey from 196lbs to 150lbs in 8 months with the help of CICO and running.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'5" woman showing a weight cut from 196 pounds to 150 pounds. A total loss of 46 pounds.
F/25/5’5 [196>150=46 lbs in 8 months] long time lurker, first time poster! CICO and running :) two different bridesmaids dresses- totally different person inside!
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A Reddit user known as Glad_Thing5454 shares their weight loss journey and transformation photos. With consistent efforts on CICO and running, she went from 196lbs to 150lbs in just 8 months. She aimed to lose 1.5 lbs a week and at first, stuck to 1280 calories per day. She would up the calorie intake on days when doing intense workouts.

Consistency Is Key

It is important to note that Glad_Thing5454 was consistent with daily physical activities, even if it was just walking short distances before work. She tried to run at least 4 days a week, but most of the time running 5 days a week. During the weight loss journey, the user was aiming for losing 1.5 lbs per week but began aiming to lose 2 lbs as her progress was looking good.

The Importance of CICO and Running

CICO stands for Calories In and Calories Out. It's an effective way to manage a person's calorie intake by ensuring that the number of calories burned is more than the number of calories consumed. Running, on the other hand, is an effective way of burning those extra calories. Together, CICO and running are significant contributors to a person's weight loss journey.

Motivation and Inspiration

The weight loss journey of Glad_Thing5454 is inspiring and motivating for many. She posted her pictures and updates for the first time after long-time lurking. The transformation is impressive, and the user constantly mentions the feeling of being a different person altogether. It's an accomplishment that gives her confidence and boosts her morale.

Conclusion

It's a proven fact that with consistent efforts, everyone can achieve their weight loss goals. It may take longer for some, but for others, progress can be noticeable in a shorter period. CICO and running, as exemplified by Glad_Thing5454, are significant contributors to a successful weight loss journey. A person needs to find the activity that they love to do and stick with it. Losing weight is a journey; the destination is just the icing on the cake, and being consistent in one's efforts will get them there in no time.

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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.