Going From 172Lbs to 125Lbs: Reddit User's 36 Month Weight Loss Journey

Introduction

One 41-year-old Reddit user, buf716girl, has accomplished a major health feat by going from 172lbs to 125lbs in a total of 36 months, inspiring thousands of people in the process. Her journey was made possible through a combination of hard work, discipline and consistency.

Sustaining the weight loss

Buf716girl set herself the goal of losing 47lbs through a sustainable process. She stated that she had done 'the 1200 calories lose it all and gain it all back game before,' suggesting that she'd tried shortcuts before but that they hadn't worked. Sustainability has, therefore, been crucial to her success in keeping the weight off.

Consistency is key

The key to her success has also been consistency. Focusing on a diet that worked for her and sticking to it, along with working out three times a week with strength training, has helped her keep on track.

Motivation, not the be-all and end-all

Buf716girl cautioned that motivation doesn’t last forever and discipline and consistency was the real key to her success. Even when she didn't want to head to the gym in the morning, she stuck to her routine, and it became a part of her that she couldn't imagine giving up.

Inspiring others

Buf716girl's weight loss journey has provided inspiration to others, particularly women of a similar age group to her. By setting reasonable goals that can be achieved sustainably and with consistency, she shows that it's possible to make big changes. Her hard work and dedication paid off in the end, and anyone can succeed if they put in the work and the right mindset.