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How a Reddit User Lost 47 Pounds in 4 Years: a Weight Loss Journey

Learn how Reddit user soo_many_freckles lost 47 pounds and is still working on the last 10lbs. Tips on controlling portions and increasing activity levels!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'4" woman showing a weight cut from 185 pounds to 138 pounds. A respectable loss of 47 pounds.
F/26/5'4 - 185lbs --> 138lbs. It took 4 years and I'm still working on the last 10lbs, but I feel great!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Losing weight is not easy, and it can be a long and frustrating journey. But for Reddit user soo_many_freckles, it took 4 years to lose 47 pounds and she's still working on the last 10lbs. In this article, we'll explore her weight loss journey and the tips and tricks she used to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Controlling Portions and Increasing Activity Levels

One of the most important factors in weight loss is controlling portions and increasing activity levels. For soo_many_freckles, she started by controlling her portion sizes and upping her activity level. She made sure to get at least 30 minutes of activity 4-5 times per week and tracked all of her calories eaten on My Fitness Pal and burned with a fitbit to make sure everything stayed in balance.

Weekly Allowance for Socializing and Eating Out

soo_many_freckles still allowed herself to enjoy meals and nights out with friends, but she worked it into her weekly allowance and planned to keep her calories a bit lower leading up to it. It's important to still enjoy life and not feel like you're missing out on anything.

BMI and Healthy Weight Range

After losing 47 pounds, soo_many_freckles has a BMI of 23.7, which is within the healthy weight range of 18.5 to 24.9. It's important to consider your BMI when setting weight loss goals and to aim for a healthy weight range to avoid health risks associated with being overweight or underweight.

Conclusion

Losing weight is a challenging journey, but with determination and patience, it's possible to achieve your goals. Soo_many_freckles lost 47 pounds in 4 years by controlling portions, increasing activity levels, and allowing herself to still enjoy life. Everyone's weight loss journey is different, but hopefully, her story can inspire others to try things out for themselves.

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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.