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30 Pounds Down: a Woman's Weight Loss Journey

A woman shares her journey of losing 30 pounds and her tips for reaching her goal weight. Read on to learn about her diet, exercise routine, and more.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'5" woman showing a fat loss from 200 pounds to 170 pounds. A respectable loss of 30 pounds.
F/24/5'5" [200 > 170 = 30 lbs] 30 lost & 30 to go! Halfway progress.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Halfway Progress

The anonymous user, posting under the username anonymous_progress, shares her journey of losing 30 pounds to reach her current weight of 170 pounds. She also reveals her goal of losing another 30 pounds to reach her desired weight. With 2136 upvotes, her post has sparked motivation and encouragement from fellow Reddit users.

The Key to Her Success: Diet and Exercise

The user credits her weight loss success to logging her calories on MyFitnessPal and exercising. She does not restrict any food but keeps her calories between 1300-1600 per day, depending on the activity level of the day. Her macros are composed of 40% protein, 30% carbs, and 30% fat. The user also started out with elliptical exercises but now does circuit training and weight lifting.

Her Workout Routine

The user's workout routine involves a consistent meet-up with friends to train for the Tough Mudder. They do circuit training sessions together 3 times a week, which she finds fun and inspiring, and she also does a lot of weight lifting and bodyweight training.

Stay Motivated by Your Progress

The user credits her boyfriend and group of friends as her motivation, as they are also actively losing weight. She also mentions that feeling stronger and healthier is a great motivator. Most of all, the user finds motivation from her own progress and inspires others that small changes can have a big impact.

A Journey to Be Proud of

The user's post highlights her weight loss progress of the past year, which shows a significant difference in her appearance. She inspires others to focus on body composition, not just the number on the scale. With the support of her friends, the user embodies a disciplined lifestyle and encourages others to keep trying and never give up.

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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.