Former Cheerleader Loses 40 Pounds Through Nutrition and Exercise

Introduction

Former cheerleader, hellosunshine___, decided to regain control of her health and fitness after retirement. With a starting weight of 175 pounds, she lost an impressive 40 pounds through a combination of healthy eating habits and exercise. In a Reddit post, she shares her progress and current fitness journey on day 5 of the 75hard challenge.

Challenging Yourself Mentally and Physically

In the 75hard challenge, participants must complete five tasks every day for 75 days or start over. The tasks include drinking a gallon of water, two 45-minutes workouts (one outside), taking a progress picture, reading ten pages of a book, and sticking to a diet. While these challenges may seem daunting, many individuals, like hellosunshine__ and realag, are pushing themselves to complete it. To help with the water intake, torrrlife shares that drinking through a straw helps her go through water super fast.

The Power of Basic Goals

torrrlife also notes that the 75hard challenge is similar to her own fitness routine that involves working out twice a day, with one workout outside, and staying active. As hellosunshine___ shows, the power of basic goals cannot be underestimated. Even small changes, like switching from running to rowing, weights, or yoga, can have a big impact on physical and mental health. It's important to find what works for you and stick with it.

Finding Joy and Happiness through Fitness

Fitness not only has physical benefits, but it can also lead to a happier and more fulfilling life. As Showboating_PeteRose notes, the struggle is real, and aging can be hard, but pushing yourself to find joy through fitness can make all the difference. As former athlete dixiewhale encourages, continue to stay after it and find motivation in the progress made so far.

Take Inspiration and Find Your Fitness Journey

hellosunshine___'s progress is inspiring and shows that taking control of your health is possible with dedication and a willingness to try new things. By finding what works for you and setting basic goals, you can achieve great things. Whether it's trying out the 75hard challenge or trying a new form of exercise, find what brings you joy and start your fitness journey today.