31 Year Old Woman Loses 30 Pounds, Shares Inspiration and Advice
Read about how Reddit user Abbigale221 lost 30 pounds and stopped her struggle with alcohol while gaining a supportive community
Article by Madeleine Smith
Achieving weight loss and sobriety
Reddit user Abbigale221 made a commitment to completely cut out alcohol and make healthier choices. She found inspiration in online support communities and took charge over her lifestyle choices. Logging her food and putting a minimum limit on her exercise helped her progress incrementally towards her 164lbs goal weight.
Community support and accountability
Abbigale221 shared her progress with the supportive Reddit community, who offered positive feedback and advice on nutrition and exercise. She found the most effective tool for accountability and motivation was tracking her progress and sharing it with others on the same journey.
Advice for those starting out
Abbigale221 advises others starting their weight loss journey to track all their food, even the unhealthy choices. She found that once she saw the calorie and fat counts of fast food and snack choices, she became more mindful and selective in her eating habits. Similarly, keeping active everyday even for a little bit pushed her towards her goal and more importantly, towards a healthier lifestyle.
Importance of setting realistic goals
Abbigale221 emphasized the importance of setting realistic and achievable goals. She worked towards losing 10 pounds at first and tracked her progress every day. She then set another goal for herself until she finally reached 164 pounds. By starting small—in both exercise and food goals—she was able to make steady and long-lasting progress.
Celebrating progress and inspiring others
Abbigale221’s photos and updates on her progress were an inspiration for many in the Reddit community. She says she will continue to take pride in and celebrate where she is now, while continuing to strive for improvement in her lifestyle choices. This story is proof that anyone can make progress towards a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle, one goal at a time.
Madeleine Smith
Content Lead at MyProgressPics.com
Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.
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