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From 180 to 168: a 33 Year Old's Journey with 12Lbs Lost in 10 Weeks

Read about how this Reddit user managed to shed 12lbs in 10 weeks despite the scale not moving in weeks. Tips on diet, exercise and more.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'4" woman showing a weight loss from 180 pounds to 168 pounds. A respectable loss of 12 pounds.
A photo of a 5'4" woman showing a weight loss from 180 pounds to 168 pounds. A respectable loss of 12 pounds.
F/33/5'4" [180 > 168 = 12lbs Lost] (10 weeks) The scale hasn't moved in weeks, but these pics are helping to keep me motivated
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight can be tough and time-consuming, and many people can easily lose motivation. However, this Reddit user, brelarow, seems to have found her way around this dilemma. In 10 weeks, she has managed to lose 12lbs despite the scale not moving in weeks. This article contains her tips and secrets.

Diet changes

Even though brelarow's progress had stalled for a few weeks, she didn't get discouraged. She instead decided to adjust her diet. She started keeping track of her macros to be more mindful of her diet. As a result, brelarow has learned how to eat more balanced meals that are not only healthier but also help her maintain her weight.

Exercise

Skiing and kickboxing are the two main exercises brelarow has been doing for the past few weeks. Going by her previous posts, she has also been doing strength training that has also helped her in her journey. It is worth noting that while she didn't see major weight loss on the scale, her pictures show that she has significantly gained muscle weight.

Super low carb diet

One of brelarow's Reddit friends suggested that she try a super low carb diet to help break through the weight loss plateau. She opted not to do this since she didn't want to get obsessive and instead decided to continue working on her macros in a more balanced way.

Conclusion

Brelarow's weight journey is a great example of how being mindful of your goals pays off. She has shown that adjusting one's diet and trying different exercises that work for you can help achieve weight loss in a healthy and sustainable way. While her progress has faced some roadblocks, she has persevered and remained motivated throughout. Anyone looking for encouragement in their weight loss journey should take a page from her book and try things out for themselves.

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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.