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Originally I signed up to a gym for a work requirement where I needed to do 10 push ups. I had never been able to do a single one. I quickly became fascinated with fitness and began studying bodybuilding. 18 months later I'm on the right track to becoming an absolute unit.

Deleted this last night because it became a controversial post, to the point of being accused by anonymous trolls of editing my photos. 😂 Major changes to your health and size will of course change your appearance, and after deleting I felt stupid and decided to just repost. I really don’t look that different, possibly more focused skincare and grooming routines versus being in the deep depression following the passing of my sister in the before photo? I’ve also been drinking a lot of water and eating way better since before and cutting the binge eating. I really don’t need to defend my appearance, I’m proud of the progress so far and further motivated to reach my end goal as I look at the other photos on here!

M/34/5’8” 103kg > 71.5kg = 31.5kg - 116 days progress (since 1st Jan)

Keto diet since New Year’s Day..

• One meal a day at the same time after gym
• 23 hours fast every day
• Staying under 25g net carbs a day
• 1000 calorie limit till 1st March
• 1500 calorie limit since 1st March

1 prolonged water fast every single month…

• January: 3 days
• February: 5 days
• March: 7 days
• April: About to start one (7-10 days, see how I feel after 7, felt incredible last month so might do 10 days)

Gym every single day doing the following….

• 30-60 mins vigorously cycling (35-40km/h average)
• 45-60 mins heavy weight strength training
• 20-40 mins sauna every day
• x100 45° incline sit ups a day in the last month

Left-today, right Oct 22. 30 pounds down.

Personal trainer for 10+ years. First time I DIDN’T gain 20 lbs over the course of the winter. Slowly but surely developing a better relationship with food 😊

I got more work to do but it’s quite the change!

Bulk progress after losing too much weight! Been lifting for 2 years and have never seen as much muscle definition until now. I’m planning on bulking until next January aiming for about 135-140lb , then evaluating a cut from there. So happy to have my curves back!

Left is January 2023 at 162lbs during a bulking phase. Right is today (April 2024) at 146lbs.

Started lifting and tracking seriously at the end of 2022. I’m going to try to hit 145lbs (averaged) and then hit another maintenance cycle for the summer. Once winter hits we go back to bulking!

Started in May of 2022 and hit my goal in late February this year. I am still too self conscious to post these on my socials but I wanted to share it with someone. I also wanted to wait to keep it off before posting anything.

I plan on starting my bulk when I thin out at the waist more

Strength 5 times a week. Cardio 4 times a week. Calorie deficit.

Is this good progress?

it’s been slow but slower has been easier for me so i’m happy :)

PPL 5 days/week, keeping to a 500cal deficit/day, no alcohol. Hitting 130-140g protein/day. Going to try and share a post like this once a month, feels really good to see positive change.

trying to post again since it is not showing up

Feeling awkward in that in-between stage. Watching my body change has been traumatic to say the least.

I’m young yes I know, you don’t need to message me that I look 40 and wasted my potential, I got that trust👍

I have a huge birthmark on my stomach, half of my stomach is light half of it is dark. It’s not a scar from surgery or pregnancy. I have had that since birth

My biggest issue is how sick I am mentally. What kind of therapist should you get for weight loss bc im not experiencing anything positive at all.

I started my journey JANUARY 20th. I lost the weight by fasting and working out everyday. I quit weight lifting bc it was too much and I wasn’t eating enough to see any changes in strength.

This community is very nice and I do love to stalk and get inspired.

Any advice for extreme body dysmorphia, low self esteem with no support system. Also right now i eat one chipotle bowl a day, any other places I can get food like that quickly cause I’m getting tired of Mexican😭😭

Counting calories

Picture on left was mid march, currently weigh 303. Trying to reach goal weight of 225.