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F/27/5’4” Weight Loss Journey: From 250 to 189 to 230 and Back Again

A Reddit user shares her story of gaining 41 pounds during pregnancy, losing weight postpartum, and now starting again. Encourages others to try things for themselves.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'4" female showing a weight reduction from 250 pounds to 230 pounds. A respectable loss of 20 pounds.
F/27/5’4” [250>189>230 = 61>-41](9 months & 9 months). Back to the starting line for me! Gained 41 lbs during pregnancy, and now that I’m 3 months postpartum, time to work hard again to get back to my previous goal!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Helyces, a female Reddit user, shared her weight loss journey from pre-pregnancy to postpartum. She recounted that she gained 41 pounds during pregnancy and lost some weight nine months after to achieve her previous goal. However, she is back at the starting line, hoping to lose weight and regain her desired shape.

Progress

Throughout the thread, the Reddit user received numerous congratulations and well wishes from other users who related to her story. They offered different ideas, encouragement, and motivation to keep her going. Helyces and other users discussed their low-carb diets, meal prep routines, and shared stories of their fitness journeys.

Challenges

Like any weight loss journey, Helyces and other users encountered challenges. The Reddit user talked about how difficult it is to exercise when her baby barely sleeps. Other users shared their daily struggles and how they motivate themselves to achieve their goals. Despite the challenges, they all agreed on the importance of consistency, patience, and self-discipline.

Inspiration

Helyces’ weight loss journey inspires and encourages others to try things out for themselves. Everyone’s journey is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to fitness. However, starting the journey and not giving up is the key to success. Even when one falls short, starting again is possible.

Conclusion

Helyces’ journey shows the ups and downs of weight loss, especially for postpartum women. It takes time, effort, and discipline to achieve one’s goals. There are challenges along the way, but with support and encouragement, the journey is easier. Be inspired to start or continue on the path to a healthier life, and try things out for yourself.

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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.