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From 214 to 158 Lbs in 10 Months the Story of One Woman's Successful Weight Journey

Follow one woman's journey from 214 to 158 lbs using CICO and regular activity. Find out how she lost over 50 pounds and what motivated her.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'6" female showing a weight reduction from 214 pounds to 158 pounds. A net loss of 56 pounds.
F/45/5'6" [214 lbs > 158 lbs = 56 lbs] (10 months) I'm wearing a size 10 dress...I haven't worn a size 10 dress since I was a senior in high school. Let's be honest, you see my age. That's been a minute!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

A 45-year-old Reddit user, Balloon-Lady, has inspired many with her impressive weight loss journey. Her post has garnered over 600 upvotes and numerous comments congratulating her on her success. Balloon-Lady shares that she lost 56 pounds in just 10 months, bringing her weight down to 158 lbs. Her post highlights her excitement about wearing a size 10 dress - something she hadn't done since her senior year of high school.

Learning to lose weight

Balloon-Lady started off using Noom to help her understand how to lose weight and to address her relationship with food. She later shifted to a basic calorie counting approach using MyFitnessPal. By doing so, she became more aware of portion sizes and made sure she kept within her calorie limit. Balloon-Lady also increased her physical activity by walking and biking more frequently. While she doesn't closely monitor the duration of her activities, she credits them for contributing to her overall weight loss.

Simple changes, big results

Balloon-Lady's story serves as a reminder that slow and steady progress can lead to impressive results. By making smaller changes - portion control, simple physical activities, and basic calorie knowledge, she achieved a major milestone. Balloon-Lady's journey is an inspiration to those who may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of losing weight - it can be achieved through simple, manageable steps.

Words of encouragement

Balloon-Lady's post was filled with congratulatory comments from other Redditors. Her journey has inspired many, and she offers words of wisdom to anyone looking to make a change: 'Go slow. Make small changes that turn into big ones. You've got this!!!'

Conclusion

Balloon-Lady's journey is a testament to the power of small, consistent changes. She lost over 50 pounds in just 10 months, shrunk her dress size, and even inspired others along the way. Her journey reminds us that weight loss is achievable by taking simple steps, and that it's never too late to make a change.

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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.