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F/17 Goes From 280Lbs to 180Lbs in a Year: a Journey to Better Health

Read about one Reddit user's impressive weight loss journey from 280lbs to 180lbs in a year and the healthy habits she adopted to achieve her goal.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'7" female showing a weight loss from 280 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable loss of 100 pounds.
F/17/5'7" [280lbs > 180lbs = 100lbs] (1 year) Feeling better and getting closer to my goal every day!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

PackAnotherOne, a 17-year-old Reddit user, shares her journey to better health and self-love. Starting at 280lbs, she impressively sheds off 100lbs in a year, reaching her goal of 180lbs.

Cutting Out Junk Food and Eating Breakfast

PackAnotherOne credits most of her weight loss success to cutting out junk food and starting to eat breakfast regularly. By doing so, she significantly reduced the typical binge eating she used to do after work or school. Eating breakfast also allowed her to better manage her calorie intake throughout the day.

Exercise and Consistency

In addition to changing her diet, PackAnotherOne also hit the gym, walked more, and even got back into horseback riding. It's important to note that she emphasizes the importance of persistency and consistency in achieving her goal. While she admits to some inconsistency with her gym routine, her horseback riding was an activity that she stuck to.

Body Positivity and Support from the Reddit Community

PackAnotherOne expresses appreciation for the kind words, motivation, and support she received from the Reddit community. While she admits that hateful comments used to affect her, she learned to channel them into motivation. She also learned to love her body, recognizing the progress she has made.

Conclusion

PackAnotherOne's weight loss journey is a testament to how making small lifestyle changes can lead to significant health improvements. She encourages others to try out what worked for her but also emphasizes the importance of finding healthy habits that work for individual needs and preferences. Her journey highlights the value of body positivity and support from a loving and accepting community.

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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.