How I Lost 22Lb: a Story of Fitness Motivation and Healthy Lifestyle

Motivation Through Creating Fitness Pinterest Board

Brittanyummg started losing weight because she hated a photo of herself at a school event and wanted to take preventative measures against diabetes and heart disease. She started by creating a Pinterest solely for fitness motivation and followed all kinds of board with healthy food and motivational pictures. The small goals that she set for herself included wanting to run 3 miles in 30 minutes without stopping, so each week she would run a little more.

Addiction to Endorphin High and Healthy Eating

Thoroughly enjoying working out may be attributed to releasing endorphins which can help clear the mind and assist with putting things in perspective. As a college student she found it hard to eat clean all the time because of the price, instead she switched over to as many general foods which were generally pretty healthy. In her apartment, she always had bananas, apple slices, whole grain bread, brown rice, beans, sweet potatoes, veggies, wraps, almond milk, almond butter, honey, frozen veggies, chicken breast, and yogurt. Cheating was incorporated to become a part of her lifestyle as long as it wasn't forming a habit.

Improvements Into Lifestyle Rather Than Temporary Change

Brittanyummg made sure to allow herself some leeway when she wasn't feeling like eating healthy or going to the gym. She made changes little by little so that it wouldn't overwhelm her and it would become a part of her lifestyle rather than a temporary change. Sometimes she would cheat and indulge; however, as long as it did not become excessive, it was still seen as fine. She stopped counting calories and focused more on the quality of the food that she ate.

Encouragement to Others

Brittanyummg's success story since transferring and losing 22lb gave her the opportunity to inspire many fellow Redditors, sharing her story has encouraged others to implement the same healthy habits she had herself. Her story is another example of how making small changes can lead to significant progress.

Conclusion

Brittanyummg's story of healthy living is one that emphasizes the importance of making small nutritional changes and as well as engaging in physical activity to achieve fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Her story shows that the small changes one makes can lead to a significant healthy impact on their life, leading to a healthier lifestyle in the long run. It's important to remember that true success comes from consistency, and maintaining these habits is more important than the speed at which change occurs.