My unique journey (w/ pics)

nichell88 · May 2017

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 · May 2017

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 · May 2017

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

nichell88 · May 2017

@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.