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How Progress Penny Lost 48Lbs in 8 Months: a Weight Loss Journey

Read about how Progress_penny changed her mindset and tracked calories to lose 48lbs in 8 months. Discover tips for weight loss success!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'4" female showing a weight loss from 169 pounds to 121 pounds. A total loss of 48 pounds.
F/30/5’4” [169lbs > 121lbs = 48lbs] (8ish months) completely different mindset!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

The Mental Block of Weight Loss

For Progress_penny, changing her mindset was key to weight loss success. She started by tracking her calories to realize how much she had been overeating. She also made sure to get a minimum of 10K steps per day.

Small Changes Lead to Results

Progress_penny's weight loss journey was relatively simple, consisting of tracking calories and hitting her step goal. She didn't cut out treats completely but had them in moderation based on her daily calorie allowance.

Maintaining Weight Loss

Progress_penny has been able to maintain her weight loss for over a month now. She credits part of this success to her new mindset, which allows her to accept maintenance as a success instead of being discouraged when she doesn't see the scale go down.

Tips for Successful Weight Loss

Progress_penny's weight loss success highlights the importance of changing your mindset and making small changes. Tracking your calories is also essential to realizing how much you're eating and where you can make changes. Finally, accepting maintenance as a success is vital in maintaining weight loss long-term.

Weight Loss is Possible

If you're struggling with weight loss, take inspiration from Progress_penny's journey. She was able to lose weight by making small changes and changing her mindset. Don't be discouraged if the weight loss slows down or the scale doesn't move. Keep your goals in mind and keep pushing towards them.

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Madeleine Smith

Content Lead at MyProgressPics.com

Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.