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Success Story: One Year Journey of a 5'4 F/18, Losing 13 Lbs with Healthy Diet and Exercise

Follow the weight loss journey of a reddit user who lost 13 pounds in a year through healthy diet and exercise. Learn about the changes she made to her lifestyle, and get inspired!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'4" female showing a weight reduction from 120 pounds to 107 pounds. A net loss of 13 pounds.
F/18/5’4 [120>107 = 13 lbs] (1 year) Spent a year trying to eat healthier and be more active, ended up so much happier with my body
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

The journey to losing weight can be challenging, but this reddit user, menstrualenvy, provides an inspiring success story that shows how it's possible. After a year of trying to eat healthier and be more active, she lost 13 pounds, going from 120 to 107 lbs.

Lifestyle Changes

Menstrualenvy started by taking daily walks, and eventually started using a rowing machine 4-5 times a week for 20-30 minutes. She also did basic ab exercises daily. Diet-wise, she stuck to a pescatarian diet, with lots of cooked vegetables, and focused on high protein and high-volume intake. While she didn't count calories, she was aware of portion sizes and planned her food intake out. If she knew she was going out with friends for dinner or drinking later in the day, she would have lighter meals earlier in the day.

Body Recomposition

Menstrualenvy noticed a difference in her weight at around 112 lbs in December 2021. She then focused on building more muscle, which made much faster changes to her body than losing fat alone. Losing eight pounds was a starting point, but her journey involved much more than that.

Possible Plateau and Motivation

The user also mentioned a possible plateau at 118 lbs. Menstrualenvy's motivating factor in her journey was being happier with her body. She didn't start the journey just to lose weight but aimed to be a healthier and more confident version of herself.

Conclusion

Menstrualenvy’s journey demonstrates the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise for improving one's physical appearance and mental well-being. Her success proves that simple changes can go a long way, and anyone can achieve weight loss with a bit of patience and determination. Her inspiring story can be a good starting point for anyone looking to make positive changes in their lives.

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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.