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33 Lbs Weight Loss in 12 Months: a Motivational Journey

Read how a Reddit user, 1440hours, lost 33 lbs in 12 months and inspired others to pursue healthier living. Learn about her diet, exercise, and social media strategies.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'6" woman showing a weight loss from 211 pounds to 178 pounds. A total loss of 33 pounds.
A photo of a 5'6" woman showing a weight loss from 211 pounds to 178 pounds. A total loss of 33 pounds.
F/24/5'6" [211 > 178 = 33lbs] (12 months) Halfway there!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction to the Weight Loss Journey

1440hours, a Reddit user, shared her weight loss journey, which caught the attention of fellow Redditors with similar starting points. She lost 33 lbs in 12 months, which motivated others to take a chance on healthier living.

Diet during the Weight Loss Journey

1440hours shared that measuring portions and only drinking water was important to her weight loss journey. She started by downloading ”MyFitnessPal” and reduced her calorie intake to 1,340 calories per day. While low-carb works for some people, 1440hours focused on low-calorie and low-fat food options. Her preference for keeping it fun meant that she didn't count anything else except calories.

Exercise during the Weight Loss Journey

1440hours struggled to balance her weight loss journey with her job as a college student and retail manager, so she started by trying the Couch to 5k programme. Couch to 5k is an app that helps beginners get into jogging. From jogging just a few miles a week, 1440hours now jogs anywhere from 7 to 10 miles per week. She's now researching gym plans to complement her efforts.

Remote Support from Social Media

1440hours credits social media for her successful weight loss journey. She started an Instagram account to document and track her progress with workouts and meals. By turning her journey into a game and making it fun, she found that measuring and tracking her progress on MyFitnessPal and Couch to 5k turned it into a positive experience. She also got inspired by the posts of others and started posting herself, inspiring others with her success.

Conclusion and What You Can Learn from This Weight Loss Story

It's clear from 1440hours' weight loss story that it's not about crash dieting or excessive exercise. Rather, it's about making small but significant changes to one's diet and exercise habits, while keeping things fun and engaging through apps like MyFitnessPal and Couch to 5k, and by sharing progress on social media. What you will love about 1440hours' journey is that it is inspiring and realistic, and she is a great motivator. Her journey shows others that it is possible to lose weight at their own pace, without compromising on the things they enjoy.

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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.