F/23's Journey: From 187 to 144Lbs in 4 Months
Read about a user's weight loss journey from 187 to 144lbs in 4 months, as shared on Reddit. Discover tips for maintaining motivation and positive progress.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
A Reddit user who goes by the name [deleted] has recently shared their remarkable weight loss progress. In just four months, this 23-year-old female went from 187lbs to 144lbs, shedding an amazing 43lbs. However, [deleted] admits that the journey has not always been easy.
Challenges- Weight Loss is Hard
Like many people, [deleted] began their weight loss journey feeling unhappy with their physical appearance and wanting to improve their health. Despite the initial motivation, they quickly realized that weight loss is hard, and requires a lot of effort, dedication, and sacrifices. [deleted] describes their early days as full of struggle, frustration, and disappointment. They mention that progress was slow and they had to adjust certain behaviors to keep going.
Progress - Slower but Steady
Despite the initial challenges, [deleted] did not give up. They made certain changes in their lifestyle like incorporating a healthy diet along with exercising. They saw rapid weight loss in the first few weeks but they were aware that it might slow down, which it did. However, [deleted] shares that progress is progress and even the slightest positive changes kept them motivated. They were consistent with their efforts, and it started to pay off, as time passed by.
Tips for Staying Motivated
We can learn a lot from [deleted]'s weight loss journey, and apply these tips to stay motivated ourselves. Firstly, having a strong reason for wanting to lose weight can keep us going when we hit a rough patch. Secondly, measuring our success by small wins, and not just the scale, can keep us motivated as well. Lastly, self-compassion, understanding setbacks might happen, and not getting too down if we make one bad decision is important to keep going.
Conclusion
While [deleted] lost 43lbs in 4 months, they mentioned that this isn't a sustainable or a healthy rate to continue such progress but rather to aim for 1-2lbs/week. While everyone's weight loss journey is unique, there are tools and resources we can all use to achieve our goals. [Deleted] provides us with some tips to stay motivated and help us achieve our goals.
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.
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