Category: personal-growth

  • Breaking Into the 130s: The Final Weeks of My Calorie Deficit

    Breaking Into the 130s: The Final Weeks of My Calorie Deficit

    6 weeks of discipline, tracking every bite, and pushing through setbacks—my calorie deficit journey is officially over! From back pain and dry needling to hiking Bear Mountain in Sedona, it’s been a rollercoaster of wins, challenges, and eye-opening lessons. Ready to see what’s next? Join me as I transition back to maintenance and set my…

  • Starting My Calorie Deficit: Challenges & Triumphs

    Starting My Calorie Deficit: Challenges & Triumphs

    The author shares their journey entering a calorie deficit to lose body fat after months of learning about nutrition. They detail the challenges in adjusting habits, tracking progress, and managing cravings. Despite setbacks, including a back injury, they find strength in progress photos and developing healthier behaviors, emphasizing the importance of consistency and self-control.

  • Eating More, Weighing Less: What Finally Worked for Me

    Eating More, Weighing Less: What Finally Worked for Me

    After years of struggling with healthy eating, a turning point came when I joined a nutrition group. Tracking food highlighted my dietary imbalances and helped me align my habits with my goals. Over 2.5 months, I lost 7.2 pounds and gained confidence, energy, and better sleep by embracing small daily improvements.