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F/28/5’5” Starts Weight Loss Journey with a Bang: Loses 15 Pounds in One Month

Follow Pinkcactusblossoms' 1-month weight loss journey to learn about the visible progress, impact of diet & exercise, and helpful tips.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'5" woman showing a weight cut from 225 pounds to 220 pounds. A net loss of 5 pounds.
F/28/5’5” [225 lb >220 lb = 15 lb] (~1 month) not much visible progress yet, but trying to get in the habit of holding myself accountable 💪💪
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight is a challenging task and requires a lot of willpower, discipline, and patience. Many people choose different weight loss regimes, but what really matters is finding a suitable one that suits your body’s needs. Pinkcactusblossoms, 28F, weighing 225 lbs and standing at 5’5”, started her weight loss journey with determination to lose weight and hold herself accountable.

Visible Progress

Pinkcactusblossoms lost 15 pounds in one month and honestly admitted that she doesn't see much visible progress yet. However, the comments section of her Reddit post says otherwise. Dozens of Reddit users appreciated and congratulated her on her visible progress. Many notice the toned arms and a much flatter stomach. This serves as proof that sometimes we can overlook the changes we make to ourselves, but others can see them.

Impact Of Diet & Exercise

Pinkcactusblossoms mentions that she mostly focuses on diet, eating around 1200-1500 calories for six days out of the week and allowing herself one cheat day. It keeps her sane and on track. She is also trying to incorporate exercise into her routine, and visiting the gym 2-3 times a week, doing 30 minutes of cardio and using weights after. Curiosityandtruth comments that she is mostly focusing on small changes that she can keep up every day, doing 16:8 IF, counting calories, and doing a lot of walking. Her fitness activities are also limited to six days a week, and she keeps cheat days for pizza and ice cream. It is essential to find what works best for you and stick to it.

Tips And Motivation

Pinkcactusblossoms' Reddit post shows that she is looking for motivation and accountability to keep her going. Commenters offer her positive reinforcement, tips, and useful websites and apps to track her progress. CamPoo_ advises her to keep pushing and remember that the hardest part is seeing progress in yourself. The rest of the world can certainly see that those changes are happening. After receiving multiple compliments on her progress, Pinkcactusblossoms admits to running herself down habitually. Cheeky_sailor advises her to stop underselling her accomplishments and believe in herself. It is a journey that requires self-love and acceptance.

Conclusion

Losing weight is a journey, and for Pinkcactusblossoms and many others, it requires the support of the community. Motivation, tips, and advice are only a few clicks away. Find the weight loss regime that works best for you and stick to it. Keep a positive attitude and hold yourself accountable. Appreciating your progress is as important as achieving it.

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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.