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F/30/5'4" Goes From Overweight to Normal Weight: a Journey to 20Lbs Weight Loss

Read about a woman's 5-month journey towards losing 20 lbs in weight and reaching normal BMI through proper diet and training despite being non-athletic earlier.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'4" female showing a weight reduction from 160 pounds to 140 pounds. A total loss of 20 pounds.
F/30/5'4" [160 > 140 = 20lbs] (5 months) Overweight to normal weight...hard to believe the change even looking at the before pics
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

The transformation journey of the Reddit user laika_pushinka is nothing less than inspiring. She has shared her story of going from overweight to normal weight by losing 20lbs (160 to 140 lbs) in just 5 months on the subreddit r/progresspics. Her post has garnered appreciation and left many motivated to start their transformation journey as well. In this article, we will discuss her journey in detail.

Change in Diet and Training

Before starting her transformation journey, laika_pushinka was doing powerlifting-style training without following a specific program. After starting her transformation journey last year, she began training with hypertrophy focus under the guidance of a coach, doing lifting six days a week, and tracking her macros. She also added four cardio sessions weekly. She realized how much diet matters and started tracking her macro intake, which made a significant difference.

Journey to a Better Physique

Laika_pushinka's transformation journey got her to her normal BMI of 145 lbs, and she has lost more weight since then. Her physique has transformed through the process; specifically, she gained muscle and toned her legs and upper body, as can be seen in the before-and-after pictures she shared on the subreddit. She is delighted to have discovered bodybuilding and feels grateful to have challenged herself in this way.

No Plan for Competitions, But Will Continue the Journey

Laika_pushinka has no competition planned right now but is looking forward to building more muscles at some point, specifically, her quads and glutes, through a bulking phase. She encourages others to give bodybuilding a try and achieve the physique they desire. Her transformation journey is proof that a little discipline and patience with diet and training pay off in the long run.

Conclusion

Laika_pushinka's transformation journey is an inspiration for many. Her story of losing weight through proper diet and training gets one thinking about the wonders proper nutrition and exercise can have on the body. Her journey is proof that one can achieve their desired physique with a little patience, discipline, and guidance. Anyone who is thinking of embarking on a similar journey should remind themselves that progress is possible and all it takes is consistent effort over time.

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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.