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A Weight Loss Journey: F/25/6'0" Goes From 290Lbs to 189Lbs in 20 Months

A Reddit user shares their weight loss progress, sharing insights on MMA training, a changed diet, lifestyle, and being gallbladder-free.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 6'0" woman showing a weight loss from 290 pounds to 189 pounds. A net loss of 101 pounds.
A progress pic of a 6'0" woman showing a weight loss from 290 pounds to 189 pounds. A net loss of 101 pounds.
A progress pic of a 6'0" woman showing a weight loss from 290 pounds to 189 pounds. A net loss of 101 pounds.
A progress pic of a 6'0" woman showing a weight loss from 290 pounds to 189 pounds. A net loss of 101 pounds.
F/25/6'0" [290lbs > 189lbs = 101lbs] (20 months) I used to be like 3 people...
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The Weight Loss Progress

Taking advantage of the anonymous and supportive Reddit community, a user under the name lolassfacei shared their weight loss journey, boasting an achievement of going from 290lbs to 189lbs in 20 months, shedding 101lbs in total. The post received 333 upvotes, with several people leaving comments expressing their admiration and curiosity as to how they achieved this feat.

The Journey's Beginnings

According to the post, the weight loss journey has kicked off with martial arts training or specifically MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) training. The user also shared a significant change in their diet and lifestyle. Despite the demand for personal changes, the post doesn't mention any of these being done in a professional or supervised setting. Another factor taken into account is that the user had their gallbladder removed.

The Importance of Exercise in Weight Loss

MMA training, taken by the user as part of their weight loss journey, has shown how significant exercise is in achieving such a massive weight loss goal. Martial arts training is a high-intensity workout that involves cardiovascular, strength, and endurance training. Additionally, MMA training is an excellent way to relieve stress and release endorphins, leading to a happier state of mind.

The Relationship Between Diet and Gallbladder Function

The user's post states that their weight loss journey took place after having their gallbladder removed. Digestion and metabolism are the major functions of the gallbladder. Understanding its importance, a person would make necessary diet changes to ease gallbladder function to avoid surgery. However, with proper nutrition and gallbladder removal, a person can live a healthy life, as seen in the post.

Words of Encouragement

Losing weight may be quite challenging, but temporary achievements like the post of lolassfacei help people understand that it all boils down to perseverance, determination, and discipline. Changes in diet and exercise, along with medical recommendations and support, if necessary, will lead to a healthy mind and a healthy body. Everyone can replicate journeys like lolassfacei's, so go ahead and check out some health and wellness guides available online and take on the challenge of a healthier and fitter you.

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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.