Had to set a new weight loss goal; and kick-up my fitness goals!

I found this sub back in May, when I first started my fitness/health journey. I've tried SO many times in the past to lose weight, and get in shape, but have always failed. This time, things have been different, and you lovely ladies have been so motivational and such an inspiration. It has helped me understand how to do this and how to achieve my goals.

At my max, and in the picture on the left, I weighed 222lb. That dress was too tight, but the best I could do. In May of this year, I was hovering around 197lb (unable to break through my plateau) and had a 38 inch waist with 39% body fat. Not wanting to gain anymore, I kicked things up a notch and with the help of a personal trainer, I now come in at 157, a number I have NEVER seen in my adult life. Not only that, I have toned up, increased my strength, reduced my body fat by 12%, lost 10 inches around my waist, more in other areas, have more energy, and lead a generally more healthy life. The picture on the right, was me at a holiday party this past weekend where I had to PIN myself in the dress to make it look not super baggy (I WILL go shopping for next year).

I am pretty happy with my weight now, and will be focusing on toning, strengthening, and reducing my body fat further. NSV include doing a proper push up (I am SO close!), a pull up, and getting my back squat to 120 (currently at 105! was barely able to squat the bar when I started). Oh, I also am training for a 15k.

Regarding how I lost the weight: when I started, I was tracking all my calories and macros with MFP. I switch it up but I started with lowering carbs, increasing fat and protein (not going full keto though), and have recently increased carbs back to 120-150g/day and lowered fats. I work with my trainer 3 days a week doing strength and HIIT, do cardio 4 days a week, walk ~10,000-15,000 steps a day, and do yoga when possible.

My entire outlook on health has changed and I could not be happier. I actually look forward to working out now!

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