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Woman Shares Her 135Lbs Weight Loss Journey on Reddit: Focused on Health but Worried About Loose Skin

Read about a Reddit user's 135lbs weight loss journey with a focus on health and tackling chronic pain, but struggling with loose skin.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'7" female showing a weight loss from 375 pounds to 240 pounds. A respectable loss of 135 pounds.
F/29/5'7" [375 > 240 = 135] (5y 10m) Face Comparison
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

A Reddit user, who goes by the name hedonismbot2001, has shared her 135lbs weight loss journey over five years and ten months on the forum. Although her focus has been on improving her health and tackling chronic back pain, she has also struggled with the fear of having loose skin as she loses weight.

The Beginning

Hedonismbot2001 started at 375lbs, and five years and ten months later, she has lost 135lbs. The user has shared a face comparison picture, which shows the incredible difference in her appearance. However, the journey has not always been easy, and she has faced various obstacles, including loose skin and chronic pain.

The Struggle with Loose Skin

The Reddit user has expressed being worried about the loose skin that comes with losing a significant amount of weight. She even feels self-conscious with just 33lbs lost and does not look forward to how she would look with another 30 lbs lost. However, she realizes that it is difficult not to worry about how she will look, but she has acknowledged the importance of focusing on her health rather than the physical appearance.

The Importance of Health

Hedonismbot2001 has recognized that the motivation for the weight loss journey needs to come from health rather than physical appearance. Her primary reason for losing weight has been to tackle chronic back pain. The user shared that being afraid of being ashamed of her body and being lonely has also been a catalyst to making a change.

Conclusion

Sharing the ups and downs of her weight loss journey has helped Hedonismbot2001 inspire and motivate others going through a similar journey. She has also shown that the focus of weight loss should be on health, and it is crucial to keep that at the forefront of the mind. Losing a significant amount of weight can be challenging and come with obstacles, but it's important to keep pushing through and make positive changes for health rather than appearance.

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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.