Okay so—deep breath—I’ve lost 140 pounds. That’s a whole person. It’s wild to even type that out, but here we are. My PCP just told me it’s time to switch gears and focus on maintaining, not losing. Which is both exciting and terrifying, tbh. Like, I’ve been chasing a lower number on the scale for so long that “maintenance” feels like foreign territory. But I’m ready. Truly.
So now I’m reworking my diet to support my new goal. Less about restriction and more about nourishment. I want food that fuels me, helps me feel good, keeps my energy up, and supports the next big step for me: weight lifting.
Here’s the thing—I’ve never lifted. Like, ever. I’ve done my cardio, I’ve walked, I’ve dieted. But picking up weights? Total newbie. But I want to learn. I want to get strong. Not just toned or lean or “fit” in the aesthetic sense—like, I want to be strong as hell. Carry-my-groceries-in-one-trip strong. Feel-confident-in-my-body strong. I know lifting won’t magically erase the loose skin, and honestly, I’ve made peace with that. That skin tells a story. It’s part of me. But what is under my control now is building strength, mobility, and confidence.
I’m 5'7 and 187 lbs right now. And yes, I still have goals. But those goals look different now. I want to deadlift, maybe try a squat rack one day, maybe even bench press a lil something. I just want to move into this new chapter with intention—and maybe a cute gym ‘fit or two.
If anyone else has made this shift—from weight loss to maintenance, from cardio to lifting—I would love your tips. Like where do you even start? Machines or free weights? Reps? Sets? How sore is too sore? I’ve got a fire in me, and I just need to know how to channel it.
So yeah. I’m here. I’m proud. I’m ready to lift heavy and love myself through this next chapter, skin and all. 💪💖
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