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From 219 Lbs to 142 Lbs: a Year of Cico and Six Months of Cardio

Follow a success story of a Reddit user who was able to lose 77 lbs through CICO and cardio.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'3" woman showing a weight cut from 219 pounds to 142 pounds. A total loss of 77 pounds.
F/28/5ā€™3ā€ [219 lbs > 142 lbs = 77 lbs ] about a year of doing CICO and six months of cardio now Iā€™m slowly switching to maintaining and training for my first marathon in august!
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Introduction

Meet anelaangel25, a Reddit user who was able to achieve a major milestone in her weight journey. Her weight went from 219 lbs to 142 lbs, losing a total of 77 lbs. In this article, let's dive into her journey to see how she did it.

CICO

CICO, or Calories In Calories Out, is an approach to weight loss which involves tracking what you eat and how much you burn. For anelaangel25, she did 1500 calories a day and tracked everything very strictly. She used a food scale and measured everything, including the oil she used for cooking.

Cardio

After six months of doing CICO, anelaangel25 added cardio to her routine. She did a minimum of 40 minutes of cardio a day, which helped her lose weight faster. She found that doing cardio while listening to music kept her motivated.

Motivation and Inspiration

For anelaangel25, inspiration came from browsing a subreddit called r/volumeeating. It was there where she got a lot of good information regarding healthy food choices. Her motivation to keep fit is driven by the feeling of happiness and confidence that she now has. She advises others to treat their physical health as something important and irreplaceable.

Conclusion

Anelaangel25's weight loss journey proves that with discipline and a lot of hard work, anyone can achieve their fitness goals. Losing weight is not an easy process, but it's certainly possible. Anyone can follow in the footsteps of anelaangel25 and achieve similar weight loss milestones. With dedication and discipline, anything is possible.

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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.