'From Anorexia to Healthy': a 17 Year Old's Journey From ~200Lbs to 170Lbs in 6 Months

The Start of the Journey

After having recovered from anorexia and getting back to her natural weight of 120lbs, the reddit user (bleedingoutradiation) found herself steadily gaining weight. Upon reaching 200lbs, she had an epiphany after seeing her senior pictures that drove her to take action and kickstart her weight loss journey.

A Slow Progress to Success

The weight loss journey started slow, and it wasn't until four months in that bleedingoutradiation lost 10lbs. She shared that it was later found out that one of her medications had been causing her weight gain and contributing to her inability to lose it all.

From Medications to Health

After getting off of the medication, bleedingoutradiation felt like she was able to do things again and started seeing significant progress in her weight loss journey. What's remarkable about her achievement is that she lost 30lbs in just six months! The reddit community was there to support and motivate her throughout the ups and downs of her journey.

From Anorexia to Healthy

It's fascinating to note that even though bleedingoutradiation had recovered from anorexia, the journey to a healthy lifestyle was not smooth sailing. In fact, she made herself fatter as a form of punishment for gaining weight. However, this process enabled her to overcome the thoughts associated with anorexia and deal with them healthily.

Trying Things Out for Yourself

Bleedingoutradiation's journey exemplifies how weight loss can be a challenging but rewarding journey. Her story also highlights the importance of finding out the root cause of weight gain and seeking help when needed. Ultimately, the journey to a healthy lifestyle is a unique one, and each person has to figure out what works for them. If you're inspired by bleedingoutradiation's story, you may want to explore various methods and seek support from an online community to help you through the process.