From 198Lbs to 127Lbs: a Young Woman's Inspiring Journey

Starting the Journey

At the age of 21, Reddit user shesabsurd had hit her highest weight of 198lbs. Despite stepping on a scale following spring break in 2011 and seeing the numbers, she did not feel motivated to get healthy. However, a personal challenge to eat only peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for one month resulted in a 20lbs weight loss and pushed her to make positive changes.

Veganism and Exercise

shesabsurd went vegan as another challenge in October 2012, combining this with running, swimming and yoga to maintain her weight loss. She lost an additional 20lbs over a couple of months and was able to maintain her healthy lifestyle. However, there was a noticeable difference when she stopped being vegan for a month, feeling less healthy and energetic. She believes that a vegan diet helped her maintain her weight loss.

Goodbye Insecurities

Aside from transforming her physique through changing her diet and exercising, shesabsurd has also overcome her insecurities. She had family members who would make cruel comments about her weight behind her back, and an aunt who constantly called her fat to her face. Despite feeling self-conscious about how people may react to her transformation, she remains motivated to maintain her newfound healthy lifestyle.

Inspiration for Others

shesabsurd's story is an inspiring tale of transformation through hard work and perseverance. She has lost an impressive 71lbs through personal challenges, a vegan diet and exercise. Her story reminds us that small changes can lead to big transformations.

Takeaways

Creating personal challenges can be a great method of coaxing yourself into making changes. A vegan diet worked well for shesabsurd, although she also enjoys non-vegan foods in moderation. Lastly, her transformation was not only physical but mental as well, overcoming her insecurities and refusing to let others' opinions define her. Anyone can take inspiration from her journey and begin making their own small changes towards a healthier and happier life.