A Weight Loss Journey: Progress over Perfection

Introduction

Weight loss becomes a Herculean task if you don't have support from the people around you. We found a Reddit post by hkrd97, a user who has been documenting her weight loss journey online, and thought it was both amazing and inspiring. In this article, we share her progress with you.

Progress over Perfection

The journey to significant weight loss can be tedious, and at times, unyielding. In only four months, hkrd97 has steadily made progress from 237lbs to 220lbs. When you compare her photos from the start and today's images, considerable progress is evident. What's impressive about this is the perseverance that went into the entire journey. Instead of getting lost in the desire for quick results, she has taken a keen interest in making progress. Instead of trying to lose weight too fast, she set achievable goals and is focusing on permanent lifestyle changes, i.e., a change in her relationship with healthy eating.

CICO

Hkrd97 decided to follow the CICO method and has been very diligent about logging her calories each day on the Lose It app. She stays between 1300-1600 calories, typically closer to the 1500 calories mark. Though the user mentioned the intention to work out, a lack of motivation has made it difficult. Nevertheless, she is planning to start with morning walks. Her regular doctor has been helping her set monthly goals, keeping her on track, and keeping the momentum going. These have served as motivations to stay focused and committed to her weight loss goal.

Supportive Community

The emotional aspect of the weight loss process can be daunting. That's where communities like Reddit play an influential role. Through the comments, you can see that hkrd97 has a supportive community of people who encourage her to keep going, compliment her progress and give her small recommendations to keep improving. This support system can mean the world for someone who feels alone in their weight loss journey.

Conclusion

hkrd97's journey is proof that slow and steady progress is the best type of progress when aiming to lose weight. By setting achievable goals and focusing on basic changes in her diet, and having a supportive community, she was able to stay committed and make significant progress. As she said herself, 'Most days it’s hard to tell any difference, but I just keep chugging along, hoping to make it to my goal of 160lbs.' What an inspiration!