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From 190 to 159 Lbs: a Weight Loss Journey Using Exercise and Calorie Counting

Read the inspiring weight loss journey of reddit user _annabananna_. Discover how exercise, calorie counting, and healthy eating helped them lose 31 lbs!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'6" female showing a weight reduction from 190 pounds to 159 pounds. A net loss of 31 pounds.
F/22/5'6 [190 > 159 = 31lb] These shorts were tight in December... Now they wont stay up.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Reddit user _annabananna_ shared a story that has inspired many others to work towards their weight loss goals. _Annabananna_, a 22-year-old female, weighed 190 lbs with a height of 5’6”. Six months after starting her fitness journey, she lost 31 lbs and now weighs 159 lbs. What worked for her? She shared her experience with the online community in January, hoping to encourage others to try what helped her.

Exercising 5 days a week

_Annabananna_ started going to the gym 4-5 times a week to help her lose weight. While she lost a significant amount of weight, _Annabananna_ didn't just rely on cardiovascular exercises. She also started focusing on lifting weights and high-intensity workouts to tone her muscles. Additionally, she consulted with a trainer every four weeks to learn new exercises and increase her weights.

Counting Calories and Eating Healthily

Another crucial factor in _Annabananna_'s weight loss journey was counting calories and eating healthily. She stuck to a 1,200-1,300 calorie diet and focused on eating clean foods with fewer carbs. She even cut out deep-fried food completely from her diet. She also made sure to have breakfast every day, which was a big change for her. Breakfast usually consisted of fruit with yogurt, a piece of toast with butter, and coffee. For lunch, she typically had a salad with chicken, sweet potatoes, feta cheese, nuts, and a piece of fruit or a sandwich. She ate whatever her family had for dinner, but she would try to stick to brown rice and quinoa instead of white carbs.

Importance of Clothing in Monitoring Progress

_Annabananna_ didn’t weigh herself as often because her weight fluctuations were discouraging her. Instead, she relied on another indicator of her progress - the fit of her clothes! In her post, she used the example of a pair of shorts that were too tight in December but now won't stay up. Using clothes as an indicator of progress helped _Annabananna_ focus on how she felt and how her body was changing, instead of getting discouraged by the number on the scale.

Inspiration for Others to Achieve Their Goals

Reading the story of _Annabananna_ can inspire others to embark on their own journey towards a healthier life. The main ingredients to lose weight were regular exercise, calorie counting, healthy eating, and the commitment to stick to it. Furthermore, as proven by _Annabananna_, focusing on how we feel and how our clothes fit, instead of the number on the scale, can be more motivating in continuing the journey towards one's fitness goals.

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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.