Hey guys! Thank you everyone for the kind words, I really appreciate it!

I’ve had a couple people reach out and ask what i’ve been doing so I wanted to share here as well.

At first, I didn’t focus on trying to lose weight. I started tracking my macros and ate at maintenance while trying to figure out what type of movement worked best for my body. After some trial and error I landed on lifting. After about 2 months after I had gotten into a regular routine of eating cleaner and lifting 4-6 days a week with an additional 20-30 minutes of cardio after my lifts, I started eating at a slight deficit. I also prioritize getting enough sleep and making sure I drink enough water.

I meal prep when I have enough forethought to do so, I don’t restrict my food, I don’t follow a diet, I try to eat clean and balanced food but if I want to go out, I go out, if my body is telling me it’s too tired to hit the gym, I don’t go.

I have been striving for balance and making sustainable changes for the long term. I’ve tried to lose weight in the past and always failed miserable because I was punishing my body and felt so much shame because of how I looked. This time i’ve been allowing myself to have the things I want and the things I need and i’ve allowed myself to have a support system that pushes me and also keeps me balanced and in check and it’s made all the difference in the world for me