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Life in the maintenance stage. A thread!
I turn 30 this week. Age isn't something that carries much weight to me, but it has me thinking about this crazy 5-year journey. More specifically, the last year and a half learning how to maintain.
Holidays 2014 vs. 2020
I turn 30 this week. Age isn't something that carries much weight to me, but it has me thinking about this crazy 5-year journey. More specifically, the last year and a half learning how to maintain.
Holidays 2014 vs. 2020
The last 15 months brought about many significant life events, both good and bad, lows, and highs. I've learned more about myself and the weight loss process this last year or so than I have in the past five combined. These are a few lessons I will continue to carry with me.
1. Food addiction and its emotional attachment will always exist for me. As my batting average with cheat meals got worse and worse, I realized they just weren't worth it. Now I reach for a low-carb option when I need to and keep it moving. When in doubt, #ketothatshit.
2. The metrics are great until they aren't. My addictive personality led me to obsess over every little calorie or lb. on the scale. It got to the point where they ran my life and almost hindered my progress. If the numbers give you anxiety, let them go. They do not define you.
3. Protein is king. The introduction to the P:E diet changed the game for me. Over restriction got me super lean but made me feel depleted and miserable. Making the switch allowed me to train harder, pack on more muscle, and feel 100x better.
4. Community. Finding supportive people who relate to your struggle is incredibly helpful. I wish I found this community earlier in my journey but better late than never, I guess. Whether it's group meetings or just support on social media, I can't recommend it enough.
You can't go wrong with any of these accounts. They are all incredible people and are a wealth of support and knowledge.
@AmyDee1001
@BrianWileyCHC
@DoctorTro
@drnevadagray
@BiggestComeback
@ketocoachvic
@AlanaR_LowCarb
@BrianLenzkes
@TriggerFree_RD
@AmyDee1001
@BrianWileyCHC
@DoctorTro
@drnevadagray
@BiggestComeback
@ketocoachvic
@AlanaR_LowCarb
@BrianLenzkes
@TriggerFree_RD
5. The work is never done. My biggest fear has always been going back to "the old me." After thinking I had it all figured out several times over, I've realized I never will. This is an ever-evolving process. Consistency > everything else. No one is a failure who keeps trying.
6. Anyone is capable of change. For many years I considered myself a lost cause, and I accepted my situation as a way of life. Use me as proof that no one is ever too far gone. There is always hope, always a redemption story no matter your age or situation.
This year led me to find what I believe to be my true purpose. I want to help people avoid similar years of darkness, and the prospect of that has me insanely excited for the future.
Thank you for taking this ride with me. I genuinely believe the best is yet to come.
Thank you for taking this ride with me. I genuinely believe the best is yet to come.
