I can’t believe it—I’ve officially lost 20 pounds! 20! 2-0! It feels almost unreal. This journey started back in February, and seeing this kind of progress makes me proud—and reminds me that showing up consistently really does pay off.
Building a Routine That Works
Mid-February, I began working with a trainer. We focused on strength training twice a week, and I added training on my own 3 days a week. For cardio, I started with LISS (Low-Intensity Steady State) four times a week, bumping it up to five shortly after.
A week into this, I decided to have my trainer help with my nutrition too. She calculated my macros, and I was skeptical at first—I thought there was no way I’d lose weight eating that much. But oh, how wrong I was! Fueling your body properly is key; it works for you, not against you. Over the past 2.5 months, we've tweaked my macros based on how my body responds and how I feel.
Beyond the Scale: Gaining Strength and Confidence
Besides losing the 20 pounds, I’ve gained muscle, strength, and most importantly, confidence. I feel so much better with how I look, I have more energy, sleep better, and my cycle has become more regular, almost to the day.
A Family Vacation Sparked the Change
Our family trip this summer, where I’ll be wearing a bathing suit every day and want to feel confident and good, was the turning point for this to begin. But I won’t be stopping after our vacation. I’m sure some things will change—I might adjust the frequency of training sessions, I might manage macros on my own or take a break and see how that goes. But as far as staying with my workouts, eating healthy, and eating the right amount of food, that I will be sticking with for sure!
Tell Me Where You’re At
I'd love to hear about your health and fitness journeys. What milestones have you achieved? What challenges are you facing? Let's support each other in this journey toward better health.
