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One Year Weight Loss Journey: From Yoga to High Intensity Resistance Training

Discover a Reddit user's journey from 152 lbs to 140 lbs through consistent exercise and diet in the span of one year.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'0" female showing a weight reduction from 152 pounds to 140 pounds. A respectable loss of 12 pounds.
F/28/5’0” [152 lb > 140 lb = 12 lb] (1 year) Transitioned from yoga to High Intensity resistance training w/ cardio. Been more consistent with exercise (5x a week) and diet the past 4 months. Want to lose 10 more lbs but BMI says I have to lose 20 to be considered “healthy” :( Heart is happier tho
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Fitness journeys always start with progress pictures, and one Reddit user's before-and-after photos show the visible outcome of a year's hard work. Luzyintheskyy, a 28-year-old female, stands at 5 feet and 9 inches. She started at 152 lbs and has since shed 12 lbs.

Luzyintheskyy migrated from doing yoga to high-intensity resistance training with cardio. She cited being more consistent with her exercise (5x a week) and diet for the past four months. She has lost body fat, as illustrated by the visible difference in her stomach. Her body recoup looks excellent.

Luzyintheskyy aims to lose ten more pounds, but she noted a conflict with the body mass index (BMI) system. Her BMI chart indicates that she has to lose 20 lbs to meet the "healthy" category. However, Jetshark970 commented that BMI is subject to disprove; the scale serves as a baseline for measurement, and it is not the primary standard.

Further, Jetshark970 urged Luzyintheskyy to focus on fat loss instead of weight loss. By incorporating weights or resistance training, Luzyintheskyy can expect to see significant progress. Yoga on rest days will also help. Gold_Secret7211 echoed Jetshark970's sentiment and reminded Luzyintheskyy that if she feels good with her body and exercises, that's all that matters.

Luzyintheskyy's journey inspired other Reddit users, including HotmessPrincess88 and Wyrderthanweird, who complimented her hard work. To achieve one's fitness goals, consistency and dedication are key - this approach applies to anyone, no matter their goals. Luzyintheskyy's success story proves that achievable fitness goals do not need to be overly complicated.

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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.