Here's One For The Brits....

MattArcade

It was August 2015, I'd tried dieting many times previously with little results and failed to stay committed with so much conflicting information on how to get the best results I was so confused and wanted nothing more than to be able to buy and wear the clothes that I wanted, gain more confidence and to finally figure out how to become a healthier me again. Plus i can't be single forever!

I spent so much time on this site viewing other peoples success stories, trying to hit macros and eating clean but I didn't feel like I was changing. Plus i always wanted to see the day when I could actually write a post on here and say yes I have noticed change in me and this is where I am so far.

I was 15 stone when I weighed in when I made the decision to meet with a private personal trainer who taught me everything from nutrition to the right form of exercise. From there I forgot about the word diet and made it a lifestyle change for the long term. Eating clean meals everyday enjoying the fact I could eat more and weight training and circuits 3 days a week. I don't count calories I listen to my body when I'm fuzzy or tired I eat or drink water.

I lost two stone since I started and have gained some since i've started to purely focus on weight lifting. The left hand photo was around 2012 and the right was December 2015.
I've banished the scales out of site and now take monthly/bi-monthly photos to see subtle changes in my body composition. Theres no way my clothes will be smaller but hoping that I tone up now. I have a long way to go still but again this is long term and if it takes me years then so be it theres no rush just a healthier long term ambition.

I've learnt a lot during the early stages of my journey and you can achieve the same. Results take time, there's no quick fixes and the main word is consistency.
Eat clean, workout and forget the word diet make it your daily routine with protein, carbs and good fats.

If I can do it so can you, surround yourself with positive people who strive for the same ambition.

Thanks everyone!

fastfoodietofitcutie

Congrats, you look great! Great attitude on the lifestyle change!

emmaprocopiou

Well done you look great

totaloblivia

Great job!

sianrdyo

Wow, you look great, awesome job!

cmsu64113

Great job!

mayas135

Congrats!! You look great!

MattArcade

Thanks everyone

RodaRose

You look great.

MattArcade

Thank you

ChrisM8971

Fantastic achievement and you are absolutely right that consistency is the key. Not sure that clean eating has much to do with it though as long as people watch their macros for body composition

MattArcade

Thanks Chris I've never tracked macros unless my PT worked all that out in my meal plan but I just keep to eating healthy that avoids processed foods.
Long way to go yet and no rush for me to lose fast in it for the long haul

tryasimighty

well done you are looking GREAT!!