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A Year of Transformation: Reddit User Goes From 68Kg to 48Kg Through Exercise and Healthy Eating

Read about a Reddit user's weight loss journey from 68kg to 48kg in a year through exercise and healthy eating, and find inspiration for your own journey.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'1" female showing a weight loss from 149 pounds to 105 pounds. A net loss of 44 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'1" female showing a weight loss from 149 pounds to 105 pounds. A net loss of 44 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'1" female showing a weight loss from 149 pounds to 105 pounds. A net loss of 44 pounds.
F/23/5'1"/ [68kg > 48kg = 20kg] (took one year) Hit the gym in 2008, lost weight, have kept it off ever since.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

This Reddit user, under the handle roxsan, shared her amazing weight loss journey from 68 kg to 48 kg through gym workouts and adopting a healthy eating habit. Her inspiring story gathered more than 329 upvotes and comments from fellow Reddit users. Being 23 years old and 5'1" (154 cm), she proudly shared in her post that she has maintained her ideal weight after losing twenty kilos. Roxsan's transformation is a perfect illustration of how consistency and determination can bring about the desired results.

The Last Few Kilos

During her weight loss journey, the Reddit user got stuck at the 55kg mark for a while. She shared that she was able to lose the last few kilos by upping her cardio and weightlifting. Increasing her workout intensity included adding more High-Intensity Interval Training (HITs) to her routine and gradually increasing the weight she lifted across the board. Roxsan emphasized that it took almost as long to lose the last seven kilos as it took to lose the first thirteen, which is why consistency and patience are vital.

The Diet Plan

What made Roxsan's diet different from others who go on diets is that she didn't cut unhealthy food out altogether. Instead, she rewarded herself with a chocolate bar during weekends if she had hit the gym at least three times a week, for at least an hour. If she didn't meet her quota, she would forgo the chocolate and try again the next week. This form of diet helped avoid any guilty or binge eating. Roxsan's diet generally constituted eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner and eating healthily. She made her own food and avoided buying confectionery when grocery shopping. Roxsan advises that losing weight requires hard work and making some sacrifices. You have to set your mind and avoid excuses.

The Exercise Routine

The Reddit user's gym routine included cardio, which involved running on a treadmill and cross-trainer and weight lifting using varied weights. She typically did cardio before weightlifting and maintained the same cardio equipment but changed the weights according to whether it was an upper body or lower body day. Roxsan hit the gym four times a week and followed a particular order: Monday was an upper body day for weights, Wednesday was a lower body day for weights, and Friday was again an upper body day for weights. In between, the Reddit user had one day of rest in between, i.e., Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.

Conclusion

Through sheer hard work and dedication, Roxsan's weight loss transformation shows that losing weight is not impossible. Her journey presents an actionable, realistic plan that anyone can follow provided one has the willingness to see through it. Losing weight requires patience, consistency, and most importantly, discipline. It is imperative to note that what works for one person may not work for another, so it is essential to experiment and make changes as necessary. In conclusion, anyone embarking on their journey to lose weight can follow Roxsan's routine and make necessary changes that can make their journey enjoyable and a success.

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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.