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25 Year Old Woman Sheds 24Lbs in 3.5 Months Through Calorie Counting and Running

A Reddit user shares her weight loss journey, offering advice on routines for those looking to slim down.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'5" female showing a weight reduction from 186 pounds to 162 pounds. A total loss of 24 pounds.
F/25/5'5" [186>162 = 24lbs] (3.5 months) picture shown is 184>164. I don't feel comfortable sharing the ones I've been taking in my underwear that reeeeally show my progress, but maybe once I hit my half way point.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Achieving amazing progress through simplicity

Cara-Mason, a Reddit user, shared her weight loss journey online, revealing that she managed to shed 24lbs in just 3.5 months. Her two primary methods were simple; calorie counting and running. Initially, Cara-Mason started with around 1750 calories, subscribing to the Lose It app. As the weeks went on, she lowered her caloric intake to 1650, maintaining a healthy and veggie-packed diet from there.

Adding exercise gradually

Alongside diet, Cara-Mason began running. Starting by running and walking in intervals for around an hour, she now completes a 5k run in approximately 32 minutes, followed by another half-hour of walking. She also injects squats, push-ups and tricep dips into her routine, switching up exercises as she pleases.

Achieving a mentality of lasting change

The weight loss success story of Cara-Mason can offer hope to those who want to slim down safely and effectively. For Cara-Mason, it was all about balance and persistence, keeping her long-term goals in mind while fine-tuning her diet and exercise regime. Consuming healthy food in moderation while gradually increasing her workouts eased Cara-Mason's transition towards a lasting lifestyle change.

Celebrating progress while looking ahead

The comment thread under Cara-Mason’s Reddit post is overflowing with congratulatory comments, with one user noting that she is looking great in comparison to her former self. Cara-Mason holds no end in sight to how far she wants to go. Her journey has carried her down to 159lbs so far, and her new goal is to hit 135lbs. Cara-Mason looks forward to continuing to progress towards her new goal by working in daily exercise and maintaining a balanced diet.

Finding inspiration to start your own journey

Cara-Mason’s weight loss journey serves as both an inspiration and blueprint for those looking to lose weight. Her simple methods of combining caloric reduction through the Lose It app and running may be incredibly effective ways to achieve your weight loss goals. Reading her story and that of others can help provide both motivation and ideas for creating your own weight loss and self-improvement plan.

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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.