If You Can't Run, Then Walk. You Will Get There.

I'm Ryah (ry-uh). 23 years young. I'm a microbiology major, a restaurant hostess, hired meal-prep artist, and health junkie, that has mastered the process of setting goals, demolishing them, and then setting new ones to reach new heights. I began this...

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I'm so happy to see more of your progress pictures. You've inspired me so much throughout these past couple of years. You are doing so great :)

Aw that’s sweet. I hope to keep offering that support! :)

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Did you ever get skin removal surgery?

yes only on my lower stomach. They removed the pannis. the surgery was a Panniculectomy.

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Are you still around?

Yes, now and then. I’m going to try to get back on since school is out now. 

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My friends are adorable. All of them. And I got kisses- be jealous, world.👉🏼 #squadgoalsmet 👈🏼@libnaniya @tannnnnia @ashbie87 @sahra__bear #vegas #selfie

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Wellllll, happy #motivationmonday everyone! I hope everybody is starting the week off strongly, whether that entails meal-prepping, taking part in international chest day, or finishing your homework. I wrote myself a new meal plan, and a few new mini goals, finished my homework, trained back, and now I'm about to meal prep. After going to Vegas over the weekend, I realized I'm not grateful enough for my effort that I've put in lately. I know I've worked hard, and I know I have a long way to go, but right at this moment I am happy, which isn't something I used to in regards to my confidence. Have I met my ultimate goal? No. Am I making strides to get there? Yes. That's what matters. #weightlossig #beforeandafterweightloss #beforeafter #losingweight #fitness #fitnessig #fitnessthings #fitfam #fitfriends #progress #flexfam #bodybuilding #motivation #weightlossjourney #weightlossmotivation #motivationalmonday

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Mirror picture of champs. The phase isn't over. #selfie #vegas #weightloss #weightlossig #progress #losingweight

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Finally experiencing Vegas with these beautiful ladies! @libnaniya @ashbie87 @tannnnnia 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 we need a pic with @sahra__bear but that'll come! #vegas #xs #xspromoter

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I didn't think something this exciting would happen during my first Vegas trip buuuuut it did! #gordonramsay #vegas

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It's 5:20am and I would love to go back to sleeeeeeep, but fasted cardio awaits. #cuckfardio #fastedcardio #lowcarb #weightloss #weightlossig #fitnessig #fitnessthings

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Having lunch with bae. He's quite the tall drink of hot sauce. Pun intended. #waitwhatpun #stahp #foodporn

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Finally trained legs last night after going to a friend's birthday. I almost went home to sleep but then figured the booty needed love, too. Try the workout, and finish off with an 8-round Tabata on the stairmaster at your own risk (20s on, 30s off, lvl 15/5). #fitnessig #workout #legday #legworkout #bodybuilding #buildingabooty #thighsfortheguys #whatthefuckisthathashtag

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Coconut flour pancakes. 😋 50g mashed banana (half of a large), 3 tbs coconut flour, 4 tbs almond milk, 2 eggs, 1/4 tsp baking soda. Adjust the consistency accordingly. I eyeball mine mainly but tried to measure this time so I could share the recipe.☺️ Let them cook on each side fully, don't flip too soon. They should be sturdy when you're about to flip them, otherwise they will crumble since coconut flour is temperamental. I tipped them with @waldenfarmsinternational #waldenfarms maple syrup and voila 💁🏻 13F, 16P, 17C (net) #foodporn

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It's leg day, but I got 3 hours of sleep before the long drive to see my dad today. Kind of want to just catch some of these 💤💤💤 but the booty cannot be neglected, so off to the gym, I go! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 #fitnessig #bodybuilding #weightlossig #progress #legday #wheelday #fitfam

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Flashback/Transformation Fridayy. It's been a while since I've posted an updated one of these and there will be more to come. For anyone not aware of my story: 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 I was obese during my entire childhood and throughout my teen years. I finally hit 300 lbs and met all of the requirements for bariatric surgery (gastric bypass/gastric sleeve). I was pre-diabetic with a BMI well above 40, with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, severe asthma... all at age 19. I attended the meetings, which were meant to prepare one for surgery: I was the youngest there by at least 15 years, but I was one of the fattest. After realizing the low I had reached, I walked out of the last meeting early, went to join a gym, changed my diet, and didn't look back. Needless to say- I didn't do the surgery. I had to do the work on my own; it wasn't too late for me. Something sparked in my mind and I was grateful. I knew I had to make a change because I wasn't healthy, nor was I happy. I made a name for myself at my gym with my grueling 2am workouts. I always got it done and I didn't give up even though some days I felt discouraged. After 8 months I found myself to have lost over 150 pounds. During the process, I wanted to be skinny but then I came to my senses and wanted to be fit. My body has adjusted over time to the weight loss. Lifting weights has helped! I've heard people say they don't want to lose the weight because they're afraid of excess skin...and that's counterintuitive... But also, that might not always be the same. Every body is different. The skin on my arms has bounced back, and I'd like to thank "the iron" for that.😍 The journey hasn't ended. I've had my ups and downs, I had backtracked a year ago, but no longer. I'm on it, and my journey is always on my mind. The knowledge I've gathered, the trial and error I have encountered is vast-- I have the tools and I know my strategy: I'm continuing to turn plan into action. I'm happier/healthier and I surround myself with people who support me. My weight loss journey has not only prolonged my life, but also has molded me into the person I am now.

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When tilapia is on sale 💁🏻 I hate tilapia, but as I'm eating this bottom-feeder swimmer, I remind myself that there are children starving around the world, who don't get to make these gains. 😐🙄 #grateful #sortof #mealprep #foodporn

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When someone asks how many sets you got left on the leg press, and you tell them 3, and they look like you've personally offended them. GTFO, my quads are more important than your ego. 😐😁😎👋 #fitnessig #fitnessmeme #fitness #flexfam #fitfam #fitfriends #gymhumor #gymfails #gymmemes #bodybuilding

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Brain food for my late night study session. Flax toast with avocado and sriracha, aaaand nanner. #foodprep #foodporn #foodgasm #weightloss #eatclean #healthyfood #losingweight #fitfood #fitfam #fitness #fitnessig #nutrition #progress #protein #gains