My unique journey (w/ pics)

nichell88

After months of exploring these forums and learning about other people's stories, I've cometo find that my story is a bit different. I was not always overweight. I do not have a history of yoyo-ing. I have, however, always struggled to have a positive body image. I was trim and fit most of my adult life, but I was never satisfied. Then over the course of the past 2-3 years, I got stuck in a vicious cycle of depression, low self esteem, overeating, and inactivity. I gained ~50lbs. and completely lost myself and my identity. I'd always been athletic, I'd always been fit, and now here I was, overweight and disgusting (that's how I saw it). It wasn't until my best friend reminded me that I can still do things that I enjoy that it crossed my mind that I didn't have to remain in this funk forever. I got back to coaching cheerleading, got back in the gym, and became mindful of what I was eating. I've developed a passion for fitness and become super educated about my body and nutrition. I still have growth the experience, but I'm proud of my progress. I've lost the 50lbs I gained and developed an appreciation of myself that I've never experienced before.

NoMoreAfatChick

nichell88 wrote: »

After months of exploring these forums and learning about other people's stories, I've cometo find that my story is a bit different. I was not always overweight. I do not have a history of yoyo-ing. I have, however, always struggled to have a positive body image. I was trim and fit most of my adult life, but I was never satisfied. Then over the course of the past 2-3 years, I got stuck in a vicious cycle of depression, low self esteem, overeating, and inactivity. I gained ~50lbs. and completely lost myself and my identity. I'd always been athletic, I'd always been fit, and now here I was, overweight and disgusting (that's how I saw it). It wasn't until my best friend reminded me that I can still do things that I enjoy that it crossed my mind that I didn't have to remain in this funk forever. I got back to coaching cheerleading, got back in the gym, and became mindful of what I was eating. I've developed a passion for fitness and become super educated about my body and nutrition. I still have growth the experience, but I'm proud of my progress. I've lost the 50lbs I gained and developed an appreciation of myself that I've never experienced before.

Girl @nichell88 you killed it.. looking amazing!!!
If you don't mind, please share what you ate and what you did to look this gooood!!!
Enjoy your success!!

hoorayselma

I agree please tell how much u lost , ur body transformed tremendously in a matter of months, WAY TO GO!!!

nichell88

@hoorayselma @NoMoreAfatChick Thank you. I'm actually down 47.5 pounds total, though from what I've gathered posting on here, it appears that I am down more. I basically do 3 days a week of HIIT at the gym on the treadmill and 3 days of strength training and steady state cardio, without getting into super specifics. I've obviously been eating at a deficit and about 50% of my calories come from protein. My macros are set for 40p 30c and 30f but I eat closer to 50/25/25. Initially I was doing a "cheat meal" every other week, then I started doing a "cheat item" weekly, but for the past two weeks I've just been working to fit indulgent things into my daily macros.

DapperDassie

Wow you look amazing!!

neldabg

That is an amazing comeback!! Congrats on the weight loss and for getting through all of those mental barriers.

margotlovesyou

You are tremendous!!!

_dixiana_

Superb job!!!

frannieshack

The BEST part of your transformation is the mental aspect. Congrats!

Judikim118

Congrats on your success

sabinaholtby

Love it! I love the balanced approach.

michael1976_ca

wow that's amazing congrats

MyLovesMyLife

congrats!!! you look great!

roboliciousbob

You look absolutely amazing!! What a transformation, an inspiration!

kdiamond

Good for you!! You look even better than you did in 2008 and most importantly you look HAPPIER!!! Way to go girl!

Ella_1997

My goodness, you look absolutely amazing. I want to have a body like that! This has definitely spurred me on. Well done.

nichell88

Thanks everyone

azuremiste

You look absolutely amazing! You have inspired me to kick my workouts back into high gear!

Krystasfocused25

You look totally awesome girl!!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Watch_Me_Rise

You seriously look amazing! Great work!!

redsweet

Whoop Whoop! Girl got some ab definition goin on!

Mindiqualls

You look GREAT! You are an inspiration. I, too, have gotten into a depression and just didn't care, I will remember you when things get tough. Thanks so much for sharing your story.