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How Quitting Binge Drinking Changed One Woman's Life and Led to a 20 Pound Weight Loss

One woman's journey from heavy drinking to healthy hobbies, leading to a 20-pound weight loss.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'6" woman showing a fat loss from 155 pounds to 135 pounds. A total loss of 20 pounds.
F/27/5’6 [155lbs > 135lbs = 20lbs] (9 months) I quit binge drinking and it changed my life. I run, rock climb, and paddle board to get my fix now.
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Background

This Reddit user, with the username ChipmunkCute3823, shared her journey from heavy drinking to healthy hobbies. In just nine months, she lost 20 pounds and transformed her life.

Cutting out Alcohol

Drinking was the biggest nutrition change for ChipmunkCute3823. She went from drinking heavily three to four nights a week to having only two to four drinks one night a week.

Active Recovery

The user traded in her heavy drinking for physical activities such as running, rock climbing, and paddle boarding. These hobbies not only helped her stay in shape; they also empowered her to feel better both inside and out.

Results

The change in nutrition, combined with physical activity, led to a 20-pound weight loss in just nine months. The user looks great and, more importantly, feels better than ever.

Takeaway

This user demonstrated that taking control of one's drinking habits and exploring new hobbies can lead to serious weight loss and a massive quality of life improvement. Quitting binge drinking is not easy, but ChipmunkCute3823 proves it's well worth the effort.

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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.