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A Journey From 178 to 138 Pounds: How Cardio and Weights Helped to Transform the Body

Learn how a 24-year-old girl lost 40 pounds in 1 year with cardio, gained weight back, added weights, and got a leaner and stronger body.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'5" woman showing a weight cut from 178 pounds to 130 pounds. A respectable loss of 48 pounds.
F/24/5'5" [178>130<138=40 lbs lost] (Total time: ~1 yr) Started with only cardio, lost 48 lbs. Gained some back. Added weights and now I look smaller but weigh more.
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Introduction

Weight loss and fitness are two significant aspects that people often struggle with, but with steady determination, anyone can achieve a transformation. One Reddit user's inspiring weight journey is a testament to this.

Start: Cardio for 48 pounds weight loss

The anonymous 24-year-old girl went from 178 to 130 pounds in approximately one year. She started with only cardio and managed to lose 48 pounds, but gained some weight back. However, she didn't give up.

New strategy: Weights for leaner and stronger body

The weight gain taught her that weight loss goals alone shouldn't define the body transformation journey. Therefore, she added weights to her workout routine and now looks smaller but weighs more. This step not only helped her to burn fat but also toned her muscles and made her stronger.

Lesson learned: Sustainable approach

The journey taught her that weight loss goals alone shouldn't define the body transformation journey. Therefore, she added weights to her workout routine and now looks smaller but weighs more. This step not only helped her to burn fat but also toned her muscles and made her stronger.

Conclusion

This Reddit user is a testament to the fact that steady determination and a willingness to try different methods can lead to achieving fitness goals. Every individual is unique and requires a different approach to see results, and it is time to embark on a journey of self-discovery to find out what works best for you.

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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.