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Overcoming Plateaus: a 3 Month Journey to Shedding 4 Pounds

Read how one woman scaled down her weight from 144 to 140 pounds in 3 months, and how she struggled to see progress as she came closer to her goal weight.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'4" female showing a weight reduction from 144 pounds to 123 pounds. A net loss of 21 pounds.
F/39/5’4” [144>140=4lbs loss] (3 months) I haven’t taken any progress pics until this year. Been at it since March of 2021 and started at 175lbs. Been struggling to see my gains as I get closer to my goal weight. Hopefully y’all can see a difference where I can’t.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

For those struggling to lose weight, progress plateaus can be incredibly frustrating. This is the story of one woman, who overcame the stagnancy of a mid-journey plateau, and succeeded in losing weight from 144 to 140 pounds, over a period of 3 months. Her story is a source of inspiration for anyone who needs help getting past the barriers on their own weight loss journey.

The Early Months

Before March of 2021, the user weighed in at 175 pounds. Working hard, she successfully dropped 31 pounds in just 4 months. However, her impressive momentum halted as soon as she reached 144 pounds, and progress seemed to slow to a crawl. The plateau lasted for one seemingly endless month.

The Struggle

Even with regular exercise and a controlled diet, the user struggled to see the pounds melt away during the plateau. As many experts recommend, and as this user wisely did, she tried a new approach - cross training. She incorporated swimming into her daily routine, and although it was challenging, she began seeing results.

Moving Forward

After spending over a month struggling through her plateau, the user was finally able to see the scale showing results in the form of a 4-pound weight loss. While progress was slower during the second half of her journey than it was during the first half, even a small amount of progress gave her the motivation to keep going.

Conclusion

Some people struggle to lose weight, while others maintain their ideal weight without much effort. This woman's journey can serve as a source of encouragement to anyone who is trying to lose weight but is experiencing difficulties. Her experience shows that even with hard work, the journey can be tough. However, with determination, resilience and a willingness to try new things, weight loss 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.