Ain't Nothin But A Number

My fitness journey the THIRD time around, and this time for good. 24 years old, 5'6" SW:180 LW:136 CW:138 GW:122

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Oh and here’s another terrible quality, dirty mirror progress picture lol. But I’m proud of it!!

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7/1/21

Soo I have been holding steady at 138 for the past 3 weeks. I’m psyched of course because ONE-THIRTIES YAY. I have been eating around 1,400 a day and with my active job that’s had me maintaining. Hopefully I’m somehow gaining muscle while losing fat because I’m always SO HUNGRY. Like I could eat a 10 course meal at any point in the day lately. I’m proud of my restraint though but it is slightly frustrating that the scale isn’t budging. I’m absolutely not focusing on that part though because as long as the number isn’t moving UP I’m good.

Since I’ve been able to stay in the 130s for a good month without starving myself or working out like crazy I’m officially lowering my “oh shit” weight to 140. No more 140s until pregnancy is the goal now!

I’m still not even sure what my ultimate goal weight is. I know it’s somewhere between 120-135 but it also depends on my body composition like if I gain more muscle or not. Currently I’m pretty happy when I look in the mirror. Bloating in my lower tummy has been an issue lately for some reason but I also think it might be because the rest of my body has lost weight so my stomach isn’t completely flat like it looked before? Probably definitely wishful thinking but whatever lol. The point is I get to be nitpicky about my body now bc overall I look good idc.

I think if I can get below 135 I want to start really training for 1. That upper abs line 2. Toned biceps 3. Bigger butt/toned thighs and 4. Perkier tiddies. That’s not too much to ask for right?😂

In all seriousness though, I need to just keep being consistent and not get frustrated to the point where I fall off the wagon. I’m beyond where I’ve ever been in July (of any year ever; 6 pounds down from this day last year). Need to keep focusing on that instead of how many calories over my goal I am in a day!!

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6/8/21

Saw freakin 138 on the scale today when I peaked!! I’m soo happy right now this shit is paying off and I haven’t seen the 130’s in over a year! I always say this but I swear to god it’s because I didn’t overdo it this past weekend. Really need to continue to keep that in mind lol.

Not officially updating it on my app until tomorrow to see what I’m at and even then I’ll probably round it up but still woohoo!

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Terrible quality, but here’s the first progress pic I’ve taken in forever. Usually they’re from the front so I thought I’d switch it up lol.

So 6/5/21

Started a new job that’s pretty physical and I’ve been pretty much sticking to my diet. Currently 141/142 lbs but I’ve definitely added muscle (this pic is actually 2 weeks old, and I’ve noticed tons more definition yesterday so that’s exciting). Just gonna keep pressing on. Hoping to continue losing weight but I know it’s going to be a slower process now that I’m gaining muscle and that’s totally fine. I’ve obviously been eating more too to keep up with my job and I’ve enjoyed being able to do that lol.

On the not-so-bright side, my stomach is becoming less flat... I know that’s the whole concept of gaining muscle but I hate that I’m working so hard and my stomach is actually getting slightly bigger. Thought it was just bloating at first but I don’t think so anymore. You can’t see it in this pic bc of my compression leggings but we’ve got a lil pudge going again. Oh well. When my body gets more accustomed to my work I can focus on dropping fat again.

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5/5/21

141.8 today!  (logging it as 142).  3 more pounds to go until the 130s which I’m hoping will be before June!  As long as I stay around 1200 calories/day on average, I’ve been losing about 1 pound per week which is nice.  I was actually a little worried about today because this weekend wasn’t great and I went over my goal yesterday, but we’re all good!  The average is what really matters I guess.  Short term I’m just ready, for the millionth time, to get into the 130s.  Then if I can hit 135 I’ll see how I feel - whether I want to get lower or start lifting heavy/building muscle.  

One thing I have noticed though from fluctuating so much between 135-150 in the last couple years is that every pound really does make a difference.  I can see and feel when I gain or lose 5, or even 3 pounds.  I feel great right now though - my clothes fit nicely and I don’t hate what I look like in a bikini lol.  Mentally, though, I’m just determined to get comfortably into the 130s for my own sake.  

I’m also definitely peeking at the scale on Friday to try and keep from sabotoging myself over the weekend lol.

ALSO. Totally random thought.  If I’m at a beach this summer and in the 130s, I’m going to try and recreate the profile picture for my Tumblr (which is NOT me, just a “goals” girl I found on here lol).

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4/28/21

143 today. Not much else to report. Did really well this past weekend hopefully I can keep it going. 130s plssss hurry..

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