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Overcoming Obstacles: a Redditor's Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

Read about how one Reddit user lost 21 lbs in just 3 months, and the obstacles they faced along the way. Inspiring tips for your weight loss journey!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'0" woman showing a fat loss from 170 pounds to 149 pounds. A net loss of 21 pounds.
F/22/5'0 [170 > 149 = 21 lbs] My highest weight shocks me ... (~3 months) Posted before but some more progress
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

The Shock of Highest Weight: Starting the Journey

For the anonymous Reddit user, seeing their highest weight on the scale was a moment of shock and wake-up call. In May of this year, they posted about their journey, weighing in at 170 lbs at just 5'0. However, the shock was enough to jump-start their weight loss journey.

Facing Obstacles: Incorporating Exercise and Diet Changes

The Reddit user's weight loss journey wasn't all smooth sailing. They detailed in their post how they faced obstacles such as difficulty sticking to a calorie deficit, and struggling to motivate themselves for exercise. However, they persevered and found success with an exercise routine and making gradual changes to their diet.

Celebrating Success: Progress and Progressing Further

After just 3 months, the Redditor had made significant progress, losing 21 lbs and hitting a weight of 149 lbs. Celebrating their success and feeling motivated, they continued to push for further progress. They shared their tips for achieving success like theirs, including creating firm goals, listening to their body cues, and recognizing that slow progress is still progress.

The Importance of Support: Finding Motivation in Others

One thing that helped the Redditor through their tough moments was finding support from others. They detailed a supportive partner and finding inspiration from others' success stories on Reddit. The user also shared tips for those who may not have supportive friends or family, including finding a community or joining an online support group with people on their same weight loss journey.

Takeaways for Your Journey: Starting Small and Finding What Works

For those inspired by the Reddit user's weight loss journey, there are takeaways to consider for their journey. Starting small, adopting gradual changes to exercise and diet, can be a stepping stone towards success. It's important to determine what works best for your body and lifestyle, while still staying in a calorie deficit. Finally, recognizing obstacles and finding support along the way can make all the difference.

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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.