88Lbs in 1.5 Years: the Mental and Physical Journey of a Reddit User's Weight Loss

Introduction

For one Reddit user, the mental game was much more difficult than the physical, but she managed to overcome both to lose 88lbs in around 1.5 years. Her post reports her progress and the positive impact it had on her mental health. Discover the habits that brought about the transformation.

The Mental Struggle of Weight Loss

Like many people who lose weight, the Reddit user struggled with mental health issues. In her post she emphasized the importance of self-love, therapy, and medication, but having a supportive husband played a key role, too. She admitted that the mental game was harder than the physical challenge, and felt grateful that she'd finally achieved a likeness to her childhood self, lifting the heavy fog that had clouded her self-image like a shadow of her true self.

Lifestyle Changes that Made a Difference

The Reddit user didn't go into specifics, but she shared some of the lifestyle changes that helped her lose 88lbs. They include intermittent fasting, limited alcohol, limited sugar and processed food, 10,000-15,000 steps per day, and a more flexible attitude toward weekends. She warned others to expect bad days, unhealthy vices and many small setbacks, but the key is to allow oneself some 'real life', yet stay committed to tracking progress and living an active lifestyle.

Physical Transformation: Wedding Dress Comparison

The Reddit user posted a wedding dress comparison photo, in which she looks very different than she did in her original wedding dress pic. By the time she got married, she'd lost so much weight that she had to buy a new wedding dress. Nevertheless, both dresses looked stunning on her, and both photos are a testament to her incredible journey. She also addressed the issue of loose skin, and how her tattoos shrank down fine and didn't seem to look distorted.

Inspirational Insights

Many people responded positively to the Reddit user's post, praising her physical transformation, but also her willingness to share her story. Several users related to the 'looking like yourself' comment, expressing their own struggles with insecurity and sense of self. The Reddit user's journey offered them hope and inspiration. Rather than promoting any particular weight loss method, her post emphasizes the importance of self-love, routine, flexibility, and progress tracking. The message is clear: anyone can achieve their goals, but it takes patience, resilience, and the support of loved ones.