Overcoming Plateau and Weight Loss Discouragement: One User's Journey

Getting off to a Great Start

Like many people on a weight loss journey, reddit user "junebugler" started off strong, losing 10lbs in just two months. But discouragement hit when progress pictures didn't show the dramatic change she expected. Stalled since September, she asked for encouragement and motivation from the online community.

Rising to the Challenge

Fellow users offered their support, with one suggesting not to rely solely on pictures for motivation, but instead focus on how your body feels and how your clothes fit. They also stressed the importance of physical goals beyond just the scale, like running faster or lifting more weight.

Finding Outside Motivation and Success

Others suggested following healthy fitness accounts on Instagram for daily motivation. User "ESS21" shared four such accounts to get inspired by. They followed up with "junebugler" privately, though the conversation wasn't shown in the thread.

Avoiding Plateaus with Intermittent Fasting

One user, "psymon101," shared their experience with a weight loss plateau, noting they found success with intermittent fasting (IF). However, they cautioned that IF can affect women differently than men and urged others to do research before trying it.

Encouragement All Around

Despite hitting a wall in her weight loss journey and experiencing discouragement, "junebugler" received encouragement from fellow users. Some saw progress in the posted pictures where she didn't, others offered tips and motivation to keep going. Those on their own journey can learn from this user's experience and adapt tips to find success for themselves.