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Walking 20 Min a Day and Cutting out Soda Helped User Lose 13Lbs in 4 Months

Discover how a Reddit user improved her body composition and skin by walking 20 min daily and cutting out soda.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'2" female showing a weight loss from 133 pounds to 120 pounds. A respectable loss of 13 pounds.
F/33/5’2” [133lbs > 120lbs = 13lbs] (4 months) walking 20 min a day & cutting out pop has not only improved my body & mental well-being, my skin is sooooo much better. 10/10 recommend ditching the pop
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Introduction

A Reddit user with the username 'Apprehensive-Pen8891' has shared how a simple change has made a huge impact on her wellbeing. She disclosed that walking for 20 minutes a day and cutting out soda helped her shed 13lbs in just 4 months. The Reddit post attracted over 460 upvotes and a comment section that conversationally shared experiences and tips on this commonly faced fitness challenge of breaking up with sugary drinks.

Reaping benefits of leaving soda

What is interesting is how much the user noticed the impact of ditching soda, not just on her weight, but on her skin too. Apprehensive-Pen8891 reported a remarkable difference in her skin. Though she stated that she started using glycolic and lactic acid products months before the change, the drop in sugary beverages was very impactful.

Caloric intake trimmed

By paying attention to her caloric intake and opting for healthier options such as more vegetables, Apprehensive-Pen8891 achieved this transformation without going to the gym or lifting weights. According to her, she uses a resistance band for just five minutes, three times a week. It worked out for her as she saw a change in her body composition.

Great way to remain motivated

Reddit is one of those communities you go to when looking for weight-loss encouragement. Having people ask on the comment section how to achieve similar results is remarkable. It's proof that one doesn't need a gym membership or personal training sessions to achieve their body transformation goals. By keeping things simple by doing things such as opting for healthier options and cutting back on soda, making a 20 minute daily walk part of their habit, and throwing in some resistance band exercises once in a while, it's possible to achieve visible outcomes.

Try it for yourself

It is clear you don't have to embark on complicated fitness programs to transform your health. With easy-to-follow routines such as Apprehensive-Pen8891's, it's worth giving it a try. One can achieve goals by cutting back on less healthy food and drink choices while incorporating 20-minute walks or stretches, and strength training. It's really that simple.

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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.