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A Personal Victory: User Goes From Morbidly Obese to Overweight on Bmi Scale

A Reddit user shares their weight loss journey from 295 to 240 pounds and provides tips for eliminating inflammation and bad habits.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'6" woman showing a weight cut from 295 pounds to 240 pounds. A net loss of 55 pounds.
F/37/5'6 [295 lbs > 240 lbs = 55 lbs] Personal victory of my BMI no longer being considered morbidly obese. My goal is to get my BMI to "overweight," and then reassess. So 55 more pounds to go. Halfway there!!
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Background

The Reddit user 't0mew0rm' recently shared her weight loss journey with the online community. After her daughter was born, the user began to experience chronic pain and fatigue, leading her to take a proactive approach to her health.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

After traditional medical approaches failed to identify the source of her discomfort, 't0mew0rm' began experimenting with an anti-inflammatory diet. This approach involved carefully tracking what foods caused her pain and avoiding them. She also cut out soda and processed foods and started eating five small meals a day.

Noom and CICO

In addition to these dietary changes, 't0mew0rm' also began using the Noom app to track her progress and help her stay accountable. She also began a program of calorie counting and has been consuming 1500 calories daily.

Results and Future Goals

The user's efforts have paid off, and she has lost fifty-five pounds, going from 295 to 240 pounds. Although still overweight, the user is no longer considered morbidly obese on the BMI scale. She plans to keep going until she reaches the BMI level of 'overweight', at which point she will reassess her goals.

Takeaway

't0mew0rm's' journey demonstrates the importance of paying attention to our bodies and being proactive about our health. By experimenting with various diets and being mindful of what foods caused her pain, the user was able to eliminate chronic inflammation and improve her overall well-being. Her story should inspire others to take charge of their health and try things out for themselves.

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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.