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From 250Lbs to 178Lbs: a 10 Month Weight Loss Journey

Read the inspiring weight loss journey of Reddit user somethingaboutfire who lost 72lbs. Learn how she was motivated to reach her goal weight.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'11" female showing a fat loss from 250 pounds to 178 pounds. A net loss of 72 pounds.
A picture of a 5'11" female showing a fat loss from 250 pounds to 178 pounds. A net loss of 72 pounds.
F/24/5'11" [250lbs > 178lbs = -72lbs] (10 months) Closing in on my original goal, hoping this post will keep me motivated! I don't see a ton of progress in pictures now, but the scale & tape appear to be shrinking!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight is a personal journey that requires a lot of patience, discipline, and motivation. Reddit user somethingaboutfire shares her inspiring story of losing 72lbs in 10 months.

Motivation to lose weight

For somethingaboutfire, the decision to lose weight was born out of a desire to be healthy and improve her overall quality of life. She set a goal for herself and remained motivated throughout the entire journey.

Progress Pictures and Scale Indicate Showing Success

Despite a lack of perceived changes in pictures, the scale and tape measure indicated progress to somethingaboutfire. This motivated her to continue losing weight despite a perceived lack of results

Comments Encourage Progress

Positive comments on her original Reddit post were a source of encouragement for somethingaboutfire. Seeing her progress through the eyes of others made her realize the extent of the changes she was making in her life.

Conclusion

Somethingaboutfire's story teaches us that motivation can come from within, but also from the support of others. Losing weight is a personal journey, but it is a journey that anyone can undertake if they have the drive and willingness to make a change in their lives.

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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.