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User's 78Lbs Weight Loss Journey and Tips for Dealing with Loose Skin

Read about how one Reddit user went from 265lbs to 187lbs in 20 months and dealt with loose skin. Includes tips for tightening skin and breaking through plateaus.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 6'0" male showing a weight loss from 265 pounds to 220 pounds. A total loss of 45 pounds.
M/23/6'0"[265lbs>220lbs>187lbs =78lbs lost] (20 months). Heres a full body update since my last post a while back! Hit a platoe at around 210lbs but decided to push a bit harder for summer. Trust the process!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Reddit user 3_mandarins shared their weight loss progress from 265lbs to 187lbs over 20 months, inspiring hundreds of comments of congratulations, questions, and advice.

Plateau Breaking, Strength Training, and Loose Skin

3_mandarins admitted to hitting a plateau around 210lbs, but was able to break through with more effort for summer. As for dealing with loose skin, the user mentioned mostly relying on strength training, but admitted having a small flap of skin that they learned to tuck into their boxers. Another user recommended using lotion, working out, and waiting a few years for maintenance, dubbing the user's case a success story. A third user suggested using Mederma lotion, which can help with scars and stretch marks, even making them unnoticeable.

Support and Encouragement

Numerous users were quick to shower 3_mandarins with support and encouragement, congratulating them on their progress, declaring their admiration for their work, and expressing motivation for their own journeys.

Words of Encouragement and Advice for Breaking Through Plateaus

Users like Wafy_20 and racer21300, who shared their own weight loss journeys, left uplifting and supportive comments, wishing 3_mandarins the best and stating a determination to keep going. Other users offered advice for breaking through plateaus, like manifestDensity, who teased 3_mandarins a bit at first but later reassured them that they were simply engaged in a conversation.

Conclusion

3_mandarins proved that with hard work, patience, strength training, and a little bit of tucking, anyone can achieve their weight loss goals. Encouragement and support from others, like the kind given on Reddit, can also be incredibly helpful for reaching those goals. While every journey is unique and challenges are sure to arise, 3_mandarins' story is proof that the rewards are worth it.

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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.