Healthier, happier, stronger.
JstTheWayIam
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3yrs ago I weighed over 333lbs (1/3 of a ton). Over the first 2yrs I dedicated myself to not just losing weight but becoming a healthier, happier, stronger version of myself.
I had managed to lose over 180lbs (more than half my body weight) dropping down to 152lbs.
I then realized that this version of myself I had been chasing was no longer simply a lighter version of myself but was instead stronger than myself. I increased calories, started lifting more and now weigh around 180lbs at 13%bf.
Still chasing that healthier version of myself, now trying to get back down to around 9%bf. Who knows which way I'll be running after that.
Although notice that I was very careful not to say a "better" version of myself but rather a healthier, happy, stronger, version. Health and athleticism does not make one a better person, but it can make you a happier one, although you can be just as happy without it.
Add me please
I had managed to lose over 180lbs (more than half my body weight) dropping down to 152lbs.
I then realized that this version of myself I had been chasing was no longer simply a lighter version of myself but was instead stronger than myself. I increased calories, started lifting more and now weigh around 180lbs at 13%bf.
Still chasing that healthier version of myself, now trying to get back down to around 9%bf. Who knows which way I'll be running after that.
Although notice that I was very careful not to say a "better" version of myself but rather a healthier, happy, stronger, version. Health and athleticism does not make one a better person, but it can make you a happier one, although you can be just as happy without it.
Add me please
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Great story that resonates with me. Couldn't sum it up any better than what you said "a healthier happier strong version of me". If I could reach that goal I would be happy.
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I love this!1
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Thanks all always looking for more pals to add0
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Such amazing progress0
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Many thanks, add me and I'll add you back k...0
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