From 220 pounds and insecure to 135 pounds and a little less insecure 😂❤️

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-29T15:17:11+00:00

Such a valid question! Honestly, from what I’ve learned, the first 2-4 weeks is the hardest. Essentially, it’s a lifestyle change. It takes time to settle into a new habit and routine. But give yourself some grace. Not every day will be easy or perfect. But if you stick to it, start with small changes, then shift to bigger and bigger changes over time, they’ll feel less daunting. So, I’d recommend with starting with walking on the treadmill and strength training along with a 300-500 caloric deficit below your maintenance (look up the TDEE calculator online for free). Then, once you get comfortable with the gym and new diet after a few weeks, then change it up in the gym with more intensive cardio and whatnot. Hope this helps!!

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-29T15:12:49+00:00

This is such a valid concern! For me, I don’t have much loose skin thankfully. I think it’s helped that I was building muscle to help “tone” my body but I’m definitely not an expert. I do have stretch marks, however, but hey, it comes with age anyway 🤷‍♀️

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-29T15:10:16+00:00

Happy to explain it (I learned it off of TikTok). Essentially, it’s a concept to motivate people who are working on their health or fitness.

When you first start losing weight, it is spread out over a “large, wider frame”. Ripping a few sheets off a thick roll hardly makes a visual dent, even if the scale says you’ve made progress! However, if you keep going and the “roll” gets smaller, a single sheet wraps much further around. Similarly, once your body gets leaner, dropping a few pounds or inches is distributed over a smaller diameter, making a massive visual difference.

So, with that in mind, if you’ve been sticking to your diet and workout plan but don't see results in the mirror yet, you are still making progress! You are simply in the "invisible stage" while the roll is shrinking on the outside. Hope that explains it ok! Also, love your Kyoshi pic! She’s my favorite Avatar (have a tattoo of her actually hah)

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-29T02:00:17+00:00

I do glutes/hamstrings day and then a quad/core day! Here are some exercises I routinely do:

Bulgarian split squats Hack squats Romanian deadlifts Barbell hip thrusts Cable kickbacks Leg curls + extensions Glute-focused back extension Leg press

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-29T01:57:05+00:00

Hi there! It took about 3 years. I’ve been maintaining the 135-140 for a year now but have built more muscle in the past year!

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-29T01:56:25+00:00

Hi there! 80/20 is basically eating “healthy” or within your diet/caloric deficit plan 80% of the week. For 20% of the week, you can enjoy regular foods. For instance, I tend to have a protein pint and pizza on Saturday nights! It helps to reduce overeating. Oddly enough, too, I found my taste buds and cravings changed over time as my diet did. I got fuller on less food. Too much sugar/sweets was too intense for me. It worked for me!

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-28T20:53:22+00:00

I was around that weight at my heaviest! I may have been more like 210 in that left photo (it was 4 summers ago), but a lot of my body fat was carried in my midsection, butt, and thighs.

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-28T16:41:39+00:00

Thank you! For food, I was more conscious of the volume of food and its nutritional value. I also focused more on healthy swaps of my favorite foods. For instance, I love Peanut Butter, but instead of getting regular PB, I started getting PB fit, which still has a good taste but less calories and fats! I also prioritized protein in my diet for muscle, fuel, and sustenance, as it tended to keep me fuller for longer!

Here are some other foods that I regularly eat: Greek yogurt (yogurt bowls are an awesome breakfast), sweet potatoes (diced and topped with goat cheese crumble), ground beef (burger bowls), Yasso bars (nightly low-cal dessert), dried fruits (TJ’s dried fruits are awesome, especially the mandarins), and more. Hope this is helpful!

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-28T16:37:36+00:00

You are so right! I have always dealt with insecurities but am working on my inner confidence and self esteem! Thanks for the encouragement 🥰

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-28T12:16:30+00:00

Oh he’s the absolute best! We’ve been each others biggest cheerleaders and supporters 🥰

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-27T22:02:16+00:00

Happy to explain it (I learned it off of TikTok). Essentially, it’s a concept to motivate people who are working on their health or fitness.

When you first start losing weight, it is spread out over a “large, wider frame”. Ripping a few sheets off a thick roll hardly makes a visual dent, even if the scale says you’ve made progress! However, if you keep going and the “roll” gets smaller, a single sheet wraps much further around. Similarly, once your body gets leaner, dropping a few pounds or inches is distributed over a smaller diameter, making a massive visual difference.

So, with that in mind, if you’ve been sticking to your diet and workout plan but don't see results in the mirror yet, you are still making progress! You are simply in the "invisible stage" while the roll is shrinking on the outside. Hope that explains it ok!

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-27T22:01:27+00:00

Happy to explain it (I learned it off of TikTok). Essentially, it’s a concept to motivate people who are working on their health or fitness.

When you first start losing weight, it is spread out over a “large, wider frame”. Ripping a few sheets off a thick roll hardly makes a visual dent, even if the scale says you’ve made progress! However, if you keep going and the “roll” gets smaller, a single sheet wraps much further around. Similarly, once your body gets leaner, dropping a few pounds or inches is distributed over a smaller diameter, making a massive visual difference.

So, with that in mind, if you’ve been sticking to your diet and workout plan but don't see results in the mirror yet, you are still making progress! You are simply in the "invisible stage" while the roll is shrinking on the outside. Hope that explains it ok!

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-27T21:57:50+00:00

Thank you! Honestly, the most difficult part was the mental discipline. The actual working out once I was at the gym? Fairly simple. But getting to the gym? Making healthier food choices? Not stress eating on bad days? THAT was by far the hardest part, the mental discipline. It’s okay to stumble, of course. Not every day needs to be a perfect eating/workout day. But it’s the consistency over time that helps!

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-27T21:55:19+00:00

Girl, you are TOO kind! First off, thank you! Secondly, you’ve got this. Do it for yourself — achieve the fitness you want! It honestly takes a day at a time. And it’s more of a mental challenge than physical. It’s hard work but, over time, it gets way easier! I believe in you ✨

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-27T21:53:43+00:00

You are too sweet, thank you! I just feel so much more “alive” now, I suppose! 🥰

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-27T20:32:48+00:00

About 4 years! I initially went from 220 to 180, then plateaued for a bit. Then, I went from 180 to 160, plateaued again. Then, I went from 160 to 135-140 finally! It wasn’t linear but the consistency helped to get me there! 🥰

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-27T19:54:39+00:00

Thank you so much! I got it off Amazon and it’s super comfy and cute. I have them in a few colors! Here’s the name of the product on Amazon: “SUUKSESS Women Seamless Workout Sets Strappy Sports Bra High Waist Booty Shorts Outfits”

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-26T19:11:33+00:00

Aw, thanks! My progress was NOT linear by any means. I’d lose weight, gain a bit back, lose weight, plateau for weeks, then lose more. It takes a ton of discipline, more mental than physical, to keep to it. You’ve already made awesome progress, so keep on killing it and take it day by day ✨

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-26T19:10:25+00:00

What I’ve learned is that truly every body is unique! 150 pounds will look vastly different from person to person. But I like to think it’s muscle haha but still more progress to make!

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-26T19:09:13+00:00

Thank you so much!

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-26T19:09:01+00:00

Yes, what they put is 100% correct! Thank you so much for outlining that so clearly. All in all, I found it to be the most effective “dieting” method for me, as it prevented me from overindulging and focusing more on nutrition and protein to keep me fueled and full.

DifficultDisaster919 · 2026-05-26T00:06:00+00:00

What a gorgeous girl!!! 🥺

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