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Maintaining a 68 Pound Weight Loss for 9 Years: a Reddit User’s Story

Read about a Reddit user’s weight loss journey, from 242 to 174 pounds, using CICO and gentle exercise, to maintain her weight for 9 years. Her skincare regimen is also discussed.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'10" female showing a weight reduction from 242 pounds to 174 pounds. A respectable loss of 68 pounds.
F/40/5'10" [242 lbs > 174 lbs = 68 lbs] (18 months) 9 years in maintenance! CICO - I've basically maintained between 172-192 but now I'm trying to get down a little bit more and trying to stay motivated!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

The Reddit user’s weight loss journey

The Reddit user, lockness2799, shares her 68-pound weight loss journey over 18 months, from 242 pounds to 174 pounds, and how she has maintained it for 9 years. She mostly used the Calories In, Calories Out (CICO) method to lose weight, which is based on creating a calorie deficit through diet and exercise. She also added gentle walking and yoga to her routine. While she has been able to maintain between 172-192 pounds for years, she now aims to lose a little more weight and remains motivated to do so.

Her skincare regimen

After a Reddit user comments on her looking young for her age, lockness2799 shares her skincare routine. She uses Mineral Fusion sunscreen, Cerave moisturizing cream, and La Roche posay hydrating cleanser, which work well for her sensitive and dry yet combination skin. She also mentions her use of a 3 acid serum and a vitamin c serum, occasional clean and clear salicylic acid spot treatment for blemishes, and her makeup removal process.

The struggles of maintaining weight loss

While lockness2799 has found success in maintaining her weight, she shares that the last few pounds can be a struggle. She thinks it may be more of a mental challenge, as she feels physically better and thus more relaxed. Another Reddit user agrees, adding that their single struggle is also with maintaining their weight, once they get most of the way there. lockness2799 suggests that having a particularly end goal might help with this cause.

The importance of finding one’s ideal weight

Reddit users point out that the ideal weight is different for every person and depends on factors such as frame size and muscle mass. One user plans on getting a DEXA scan to determine their ideal weight, while another mentions that their happy weight may be between 170-190 pounds, as lower might not be sustainable for them. Lockness2799 reaffirms the importance of finding a comfortable spot and goal weight, once lean mass and bone density are accounted for.

Encouraging words

Reddit users praised lockness2799’s progress and motivated her to keep going. Her story serves as an inspiration to others and shows that maintaining weight loss over the long term is possible through a healthy, individualized approach. She encourages others to experiment with their own weight loss journey and find what works for them.

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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.