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Milestone: Reddit User Loses 52 Pounds in 7 Months and Aims to Build Muscle Now

Read how a Reddit user dropped 52 pounds in 7 months through counting calories and moderate exercise and plans to get stronger with weightlifting now.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'3" woman showing a weight cut from 196 pounds to 144 pounds. A net loss of 52 pounds.
F/25/5'3 [196 > 144 = 52 lbs lost] Started out by dropping an ex right before Christmas, and then dropping 52 lbs over the next 7 months. Just got back in the gym for the 1st time since before the pandemic, and now my goal is to build muscle and get strong af 💪🏼
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight is a challenge for many people. But for Reddit user -317, it was a milestone achieved through moderate exercise and counting calories.

The Journey to Losing 52 Pounds

The weight loss journey of -317 started by ending a toxic relationship, which initiated her yearning to become a better version of herself. She then began to count calories and started moderate exercise to create a calorie deficit.

Moderation and Consistency

Her approach was simple; she ate the food she liked but in moderation. She counted calories every day and maintained a reasonable calorie deficit without reducing the number of calories below 1,200. This went well with 3-5 days a week of moderate exercises like long walks and hikes.

Enjoying Time with Every Moment

For -317, time with her grandfather every Wednesday was crucial, and she chose to indulge in whatever her parents made for them without analyzing it, as it was more important to enjoy the moments with people she loved.

Conclusion

Now, -317 has lost an incredible 52 pounds in seven months, and after achieving this milestone, is focused on building muscle through weight training. The only key to success for -317 was moderation, consistency, and simplicity, and these elements were vital for her to keep pushing towards her goal. The story of -317 is quite remarkable and is an inspiration for people who find it challenging to lose weight.

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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.