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How Pepperoniareola Lost 40 Pounds in 6 Months with Calorie Counting and Carb Control

A 21-year-old woman on Reddit with a height of 5'6" and starting weight of 159 pounds lost 40 pounds through calorie counting and carb control. Read about her journey here.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'6" female showing a weight reduction from 159 pounds to 119 pounds. A total loss of 40 pounds.
F/21/5'6" [159 > 119 = 40] Halloween Edition
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Pepperoniareola, a 21-year-old woman on Reddit, shared her weight loss journey in a post titled, "F/21/5'6" [159 > 119 = 40] Halloween Edition." With a starting weight of 159 pounds and a goal weight of 119 pounds, she lost 40 pounds through calorie counting and carb control.

Calorie Counting

At first, Pepperoniareola counted only calories and nothing else. She then moved on to counting carbs and eventually cut her carbs to 30% of her daily intake. This equated to 1,200 calories and 90 grams of carbs per day. She notes that easing into a new diet is key for long-term success.

Cardio

Pepperoniareola didn't engage in much cardio throughout her journey. She acknowledges that exercise is important but admits to being lazy. Although she doesn't recommend avoiding exercise, she found success in prioritizing her diet first.

Pepperoniareola's Advice

Pepperoniareola's success serves as an inspiration to others on a weight loss journey. Her advice includes easing into a new diet and not overwhelming oneself with too many changes at once. She also stresses the importance of finding a form of exercise that is enjoyable to maintain motivation.

Conclusion

Pepperoniareola's weight loss journey highlights the importance of diet and exercise in achieving one's weight loss goals. Her success through counting calories and controlling carbs serves as an inspiration to others who are looking to make a change in their lives. Remember, what works for one person may not work for another, so it's important to try things out for yourself and find what works best for 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.