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Amazing 36Lb Weight Loss Journey of Reddit User Kateykat8171

Read about Kateykat8171's inspiring weight loss journey of 36lbs in 8 months, with no 'real' exercise but portion control on a keto diet.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'8" woman showing a fat loss from 228 pounds to 192 pounds. A respectable loss of 36 pounds.
F/25/5'8" [228 > 192 = 36lbs] (8 months) Lurker - still have more to lose but progress so far.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Kateykat8171's 36lb weight loss journey over 8 months is an inspiring story for anyone struggling with their weight loss journey. By following a simple but effective strategy of portion control and keto diet, Kateykat8171 successfully shed weight without any 'real' exercise to show significant improvement in appearance and health. In this article, we will take inspiration from Kateykat8171’s story to understand the importance of portion control and a low-carb diet.

The Struggle with Self-Esteem

The first step towards a successful weight loss journey is to overcome the emotional barriers that can constrain one's progress. Kateykat8171 struggled with self-esteem issues and found it difficult to see herself as smaller than she was. In spite of trying different diet and exercise plans, Kateykat8171 didn’t get the desired results until she found the right combination of portion control and low-carb dieting.

Strategies That Worked for Kateykat8171

Kateykat8171 follows a strategy of portion control and keto diet to keep her carbs under control. She finds that portion control with carby food is her major downfall when trying to 'eat normally' so keto is perfect for her. In addition to this, she walks a lot and is planning on starting jogging/exercise DVD now that she has lost a bit of weight. The keto diet allowed her to limit dairy as much as possible and mainly eat fish and meat, with some salad and low-carb veggies.

Setting Realistic Goals

Kateykat8171 has no set goal weight in mind. She is currently aiming for somewhere between 160 and 170 and will see how she feels then. In the past, she has been as low as 126lbs, but it looked awful on her as she lost all her boobs and looked really bottom heavy. Kateykat8171 understands that the goal should be to feel happy and confident at whatever weight we reach, which is why she suggests having a realistic goal weight and seeing how you feel when you get there.

Conclusion

Kateykat8171's weight loss journey highlights the importance of portion control and low-carb diets. The simpler the goal, the more sustainable it becomes. Regardless of how hard one tries, the emotional barriers can constrain one's progress. It is important to set realistic goals and celebrate the journey rather than just the destination. We hope Kateykat8171’s inspiring story will help the readers to find the extra motivation to work towards their desired weight 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.