12/05/2023
My main goal is to be healthy and strong, inside and out! ✅ 🙌🏼💪🏼
There’s not much weight difference between all of the pics but I’ve had a completely different mindset in all of them.
Pic 1️⃣- training everyday, sometimes 3 times a day. Never gave myself a rest day. Running, boxing, weights, bootcamp, spin, HIIT etc. twice ended up in hospital as struggled to breathe due to inflamed intercostal muscles from over training!
I gave myself One cheat meal a week. Avoided social events. Ate low carb. Periods around every 3 months maybe. Lifestyle was not sustainable.
Pic 2️⃣ - I moved countries still over training, lots of cardio, strength training, lots of HIIT. Limited rest days and this was only because I was Highly stressed with working 3 jobs and full time study. So there was no time for it. Lived off chicken/salmon brocolli, sweet potato, rice and then ended up bingeing on everything, then would try burn it off with all the exercise.
Completely lost my period cycle for 18 months!
Pic 3️⃣ - balanced lifestyle, incorporating all different styles of training, but predominantly weights and yoga and get steps in. Also doing different enjoyable activities. I rest 2-3 days a week. I Eats LOTS of carbs but also a very balanced meals with protein and fats always making sure I have varied diet. I won’t miss your birthday as I enjoy cake 🎂 😉
It’s easier for me to maintain healthy weight in pic 3, give or take a few kgs depending on if I’ve eaten a little “too much” 😅 or it’s time of the month. Much more sustainable and enjoyable.
Our bodies change so much over the years and I’ve learnt so much about my body, what works for me and what doesn’t, especially things I would never do again.
If you feel like you’re not happy with your situation and want to make changes, don’t be afraid to try. You can always reach out to someone that understands. You’re not alone in this 😘❤️