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56 Pounds Lost: a 3 Year Weight Loss Journey

This article covers the successful 3-year weight loss journey of a Reddit user who lost 56 pounds. Discover her weight loss secrets and inspiration that kept her going.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'8" female showing a weight reduction from 208 pounds to 152 pounds. A net loss of 56 pounds.
F/20/5'8" [208 > 152 = 56] (3 years) Years of up and down, getting serious again - before pic is at ~190. Only 13 left now!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight is never easy. Nevertheless, Reddit user ambroisie managed to lose a whopping 56 pounds over the course of 3 years. In an inspiring weight loss journey, ambroisie went through different regimens to achieve the body she has today. This article outlines the secrets and tips that helped her achieve her goals.

Counting Calories

Ambroisie's one constant across all her weight loss efforts is counting calories. She aims for about 1200 calories per day, gradually keeping a mental log of what she has had each day. According to ambroisie, she does not pay much attention to macros, although she knows she should. Counting calories has worked for her over the years and remains an essential part of her routine.

Exercise

Ambroisie has been successful with various exercise routines, including stationary cycling, running intervals, using the elliptical, weight training on machines, and body pump classes. Notably, she loves going to the gym and doing regular workouts, which make her happy. While she hasn't been logging her calories over the past years, exercising has remained a crucial part of her weight loss journey.

The Journey and Inspiration

Ambroisie had been struggling with weight issues since she was 12, but she got serious about losing weight when she was 20, which marks the 3-year long journey in losing an impressive 56 pounds. According to ambroisie, the inspiration to keep going comes from finding something enjoyable and sustainable as a routine. Ambroisie advises that everyone should find something they enjoy so that the transformation process does not feel like a burden.

Conclusion

Ambroisie's weight loss journey shows that persistence and consistency can certainly pay off in the end. Counting calories, finding an enjoyable exercise routine, and staying inspired were her key secrets. While everyone's journey might be different, her story serves as a source of inspiration for anyone who wants to start transforming their body and their lives.

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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.