One Couple's Weight Loss Journey Through Reddit Posts

Introduction

Jaxxattacks, a Reddit user, shares her and her fiancée's weight loss journey over seven months of dedication to a healthier lifestyle through a selection of posts. Despite several negative comments regarding their decisions to continue to smoke and drink alcohol, they've managed to make significant gains over the period, losing a combined 58 pounds.

The Stats

Jaxxattacks initiated the journey weighing 208lb, while her fiancée weighed 185lb. By the end of their journey, Jaxxattacks had lost 38lbs, and her fiancée had lost 20lbs. Though they didn't reveal their starting body fat percentage, there was a noticeable difference in Jaxx's face, and she shared numerous posts celebrating their progress along the way.

The Changes

Initially, they made changes to their diet, adopting a vegan diet that saw them drop dairy and all meat products from their meals. They replaced junk food with healthier selections, and they steered clear of processed foods. They also switched to drinking water only, cutting back their alcohol intake significantly. They shared numerous posts regarding their daily meals and the vegan options they enjoyed. Exercise was also part of their new lifestyle, which included daily walks and frequent trips to the gym.

The Struggles

Jaxxattacks was open and honest regarding her smoke addiction, sharing that she had indeed started smoking cigarettes after going through rehab to stop her heroin addiction. Despite the risks, she continued to smoke, finding that the habit was more addictive and difficult to quit than heroin ever was for her. A debate ensued in the comments section, and a user shared resources for smoking cessation.

Conclusion

Jaxxattacks' health journey through Reddit is inspiring, showing that dedication to a healthier lifestyle, even with struggles and vices, is achievable. The negative comments and attempted shaming from other Reddit users seem to have had no negative effect on their progress. Though their journey isn't perfect, it shows that small changes and consistency can make a great difference over time. As Jaxxattacks shared in one of her posts, 'Just start, and see where it takes you.'