This is just motivation for anyone who thinks getting to your goal is impossible....ended up gaining a lot of weight back after getting in great shape, so this post is motivating me to go back to what got me to my goals in the first place. It is hard, but seeing those results makes such a difference. Feeling better first, then fitting better into clothes you use to feel fat in....ask me any questions about my weight loss and fitness.
It is. I was also an alcoholic. Gave me a beer belly. I cut back significantly on alcohol.my mental health took a significant turn during this. I felt so much better not drinking.
It would appear double congratulations are in order congrats to your physical and mental health achievements.
Thank you so much
How are things going this time around?
Good!! Getting back to businesses
I am an alcoholic and quit 6 years ago. I actually gained weight oddly enough. I guess when I was drinking I hardly ever ate and now I replaced drinking with eating. Gained 35lbs in 6 months. My doctor actually said you’re the only person I know who got a beer belly after quitting drinking.
Good on you. Not drinking fucking rules!
Wow and even bigger accomplishment!! Well done!!
I thought the same and well played backing off that ledge in the comments lol
What time frame is this? How many months? Thanks
Sorry yall, had to get up early and do a tattoo.. took about a year with slow, steady progress. Could have taken less but I was casual about it
I'll go back to look at the dates of everything for you.
I'm terrible at remembering dates and times for things but technology makes it easier to look back lol
Definitely took 6 months - a year but I can get more specific
I'd also like to know your routine please
Intermittent fasting Walking at least 10,000 steps most days Jump rope
These were the things that made the biggest difference. I need to get more into weight training. Despite how these incels in here feel I actually like to look muscular as a woman.
Intermittent fasting is a game changer, I need to get back onto it.
For sure! If you do decide to, good luck!!
Cross-fit has a great community and I've found is supportive of people in all walks of life, any gender, beginner to competition lifters commiserating and helping each other to the end of a workout. The ways it's set up is to give you motivation to go and be successful vs just being a number at some big gym.
You may find intermittent fasting will become more difficult... It's a great Kickstarter and I use it when I have travel weeks where I'm in front of a computer with little physical activity, but it's harder to sustain mentally than just learning what your cravings actually mean. I naturally cut out snacking completely when I learned that cravings are only solved by feeding your body exactly what it wants...it may be carbs, it may be protein...the balance for your body will squash snacking completely. That's what makes my lazy days easier to not eat at all. My body isn't missing anything.
The guys who taught me to tattoo are all in the crossfit community so I can see how cool it is 😊 honestly the only reason I haven't joined is because I prefer to invest in my own equipment for a home gym so I don't have to pay a gym membership indefinitely lol. I actually have a decent home setup
Makes sense. For me it's my motivator (it's more about the programming than the equipment per se) so it's worth the investment, at home I invest in what's more naturally motivating, like hiking and biking equipment, then get motivated by groups from the gym going on hikes or bike rides...so it falls right into what I need to keep healthy and what I strive to maintain. My wife is ripped because she's just naturally motivated to move her body so she's constantly working her ass off at something physically challenging. At home weights would work for her way better than me.
It looks like you did some weight training. Was it just not a lot?
Not as much as I should have. I plan to get way more into it
You look fit and healthy. Alcoholism is tough to battle. I’m proud of you for taking charge of your life!
Congrats! Any details with your typical intermittent fasting schedule?
I’m guessing diet is involved, but your before to after was only fast walking and jump rope? Did you run at all? Any weights, like minor dumbbells at home ? How long did you jump rope each day?
sorry for all the questions, but great job!!!
She is wearing male boxes in the second pic. The pouch is giving male vibes. I am a straight female and when I wear my SO's boxes I too have a damn invisbile dick! 🤷🏽🙊🙈🙉
Lol they're sooo much more comfortable than most women's underwear. No shame at all in wearing them. These comments are entertaining
I'm a cis woman and men's boxers are insanely comfy. I am debating buying some because for some reason they don't seem to sell women's boxers in my country.
You look good btw!
Nah bro 😭
Lol what was it that sounds wild
I'm so confused now
And lost the boobs
I don't care about having smaller boobs. I'm attracted to women and they like them just fine
Yo ty wtf happened, someone already hinted on a translation and he blew it aside, it wasn’t to sound mean but I’m an ex d1 athlete, going on 10 years of alcohol after work and all weekend long, my tits r fat and saggy like side ways too lol, those r chicks tits
Congratulations
Thank you kindly 🙏
As dumb as a lot of you sound, I'm actually flattered you all think I look masculine. I'm a lesbian and since I lost weight I get hit on by other women way more often.
Fellow lesbian whose put on +20 pounds and lifting the past 2 years. Go us
Fuck yeah, you're motivating me even more.
I hope your journey brings you to great places 👏
These comments are wild... Boxers are so much more comfortable than lady underwear, it's unfortunate that people automatically assume you're trans for wearing them. On vacation with my parents I was romping around in my boxers and my parents gave me a very kind "we support you" speech. Like, I appreciate that but I'm just a tomboy!
You look great btw!
Lol thank you for understanding my struggle 😅 and also thanks for the compliment! The nice comments are so nice and I appreciate it
Out of curiosity, when going through airport security does the machine flag you in the crotch area?
I swear every single time I've gone through one of those machines with boxers on it freaks out and demands I get a pat down around my nethers.
Like, the robot thinks it knows what lady underwear is supposed to look like
Lol believe it or not I have never flown anywhere. I've only ever taken road trips. When I finally do ill let you know 🤣😉
Lol I wear men's boxers because they're more comfortable than most women's underwear. Imagine wearing what you want.....crazy concept, I know
Same. I wear Men's boxer briefs every day. So much comfier
Exaclty lol
No way, damn👏
You have a smile on your face in the 2nd photo. That is MOST important.
Very sweet, thank you
What the fuck…is this even the same person?!?
Seriously dude, congratulations. You deserve to be so damn proud about yourself, great job! Keep up
First pic is female second pic is male…
The second pic is still female, she just wear male underwear 💀 get some fresh air my dude
Yeah this doesn't seem like just a fitness journey...
I'm a woman, I'm just a tomboy. These comments are wild. Yall need to get out more
what else could it be?
A ftm transition
Your tattoo grew
And your titties shrank
Lol I can't disagree
Facts lol
First pic I see female and the next male. Did you do other than just workout
Tomboys exist A lot of you need to touch grass
People are getting really weird about your gender here. It's none of their business and women can look lots of different ways.
This comment section sucks. Sorry, OP, but congratulations on getting so fit! I’m working on bettering myself too so I appreciate you posting your progress!
All good! The nice comments make it worth it. I just feel bad for the people being rude more than anything. I'm having a great day, made some money doing a tattoo, spent time with friends and my parents, watched a movie I've been wanting to see and it was actually good......so they're not bringing me down lol
I wasn’t sure if this post was legit. The difference between the first and second picture is so drastic. If you achieved all this with only working out this is truly impressive and I’m happy for you.
🙋🏻♂️
Nice well done! Amazing that even in stretchy clothing you actually need q smaller size it seems!
Impressive, have you finally reached the end of your journey or will keep pressing on ?
Definitely gotta keep going. I gained some of my weight back
No worries, it tends to happen, got faith in you losing that weight.
What the hell is going on with the random ass transvestigation shit going on in this comments section?
You guys dont think a woman can be strong looking? Have more muscle or look buff?
You don't think if you lose fat around your whole body you'll lose fat from your boobs too? It's not rocket science
A woman cant just be more masc presenting? If you'd even call it that here, it's pretty unisex clothing, women boxers exist too, hipsters are very similar. Butch women exist too and are also still women even if they dont follow your expectations of what a woman should look like through some arbitrary things like hair length boob size or amount of muscles.
And even if she is trans, then what? The world ends? You suddenly feel like it's your business to know at all? It's your right to be informed on something that is simply not your business? God damn move on if you don't have anything positive to say.
Op be incredibly proud of yourself. This is a big achievement.
Lol I don't even mind, its funny how weird these people are. You can tell they don't get out much. I am a woman, always have been, I just like to look muscular and I'm a tomboy. I'm attracted to other women and women like the way I look so thats all that matters to me
And you should keep only focusing on those things that matter to you, clearly it ends up in great results. Congrats on the progress op
I think it’s just the shorts in the second picture..
Theyre just women's boxers it looks like. Though, how would this warrant the commenters behaviour regardless? Couldve been wearing mens boxers for all she cares or a mens tailored suit. If it fits her then who cares, it shouldn't have anything to do with identity.
The post is about weight loss. It's not an invitation to start transvestigating and making assumptions in the comment section about things the post isn't about at all and especially doesn't warrant just the rudeness of how people are asking. Some have put it gently, and op simply ignored. Not our business then.
Yeah, there are lots of insecure (maybe jealous?) people in here.. her body otherwise is very feminine so I am not sure where they are coming from.
I have no clue. Just sad to see. Transphobia hurts not just trans people but everyone.
If people start making random shit up how to "tell who's trans" it's going to affect everyone. Like how women nowadays can't have an Adams apple without being called transphobic slurs. Fuck biology I guess
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Definitely understand but its really funny how obsessed with penises straight men are to have to comment on it. I wear men's boxers because they're comfortable. I know wearing whatever you want is a crazy concept to a lot of these people lol
It’s very clear that most of the people here haven’t set foot in a gym before either.
Amazing achievement and "slow and steady wins the race" progress to a better you! Excellent work with overall fitness and boosting your strength going through your addiction. 💪🏻 So proud of you! 😄
I also found walking more to be a great metabolism balancer. I think it's motivating to start with something so "doable". 😃
What's your diet and exercise regime? I want to get started and I'd like some advice on how. Congratulations!
The changes I made that gave me the best results were:
Intermittent fasting (I would start eating around noon and stop eating by 9pm)
Jump rope
Getting at least 10,000 steps a day
Lots and lots of water
Eating more proteins, fruits and veggies but I did not completely cut out junk so I wouldn't crave it and binge. Weights!!!
I didn't have a specific workout regime only because I get bored easy and its good to switch it up so you won't plateau as bad
nice one! 👍🏻
Awesome
Fantastiš! Will have to say a big slay!
Congrats. You look AMAZING! I’ve also had problems with booze and I also think it does wonders not only physically but for your mental health and personal relationships.
Outstanding
Oh shit, time to go for a run myself.
Hell yeah
That is fucking amazing result, you did some solid fucking work for yourself kudos
Thank you so much 😊
Amazing progress, keep up the good work
YIPEEE
Hell yeah! Great work keep it up!!!
Thank you for replying. I need to start my “journey “ again. You look great!
Wow! Incredible!! Well done!
Congratulations! You’re doing amazing! I’m glad you’re doing better physically and emotionally
U about to be on a soccer team with that physique
Huge compliment. Than you!!
And more ink, even better.
Hell yeah. I'm a tattoo artist. Did an apprenticeship while I was getting in shape
Congratulations 🎉 You look great, and your tattoos are really cool
Thank you so much! I'm a tattoo artist actually so I have no choice but to have cool art lol
Ayyy nice❣️
🥰
Great achievement. Envious of your fortitude. Nothing you can’t do
Very kind words, thank you 😊
Great job
Nice! Never give up on that journey. You did great!
Youre very kind 😊 thank you so much!
Nothing but positivity here! You worked hard, you be recognized for it!
This officially inspired me to start mine tomorrow - I’ve been lazy af
Good luck friend!!
Great transformation.. but is it just food and sport or some supplements and hormone? Cause I have never seen such body transformation (wide musculine shoulders) in fitness women.
No hormones or supplements at all. Its a huge compliment you even think i had extra assistance lol. I was born a woman and still am. Appreciate you not being rude about it. I just have naturally broad shoulders and an athletic build. I actually really love my body type and it suites me because I'm a lesbian and women hit on me way more often since I started looking more muscular and fit lol
Must be a lot of hard work in that case. And yeah, you really look good ❤️
So flattered. Thank you so much 🥰
Well done!
Appreciate it!
Congrats on your hard work and discipline
Appreciate it!
👍👍
Let's fckn goooo! 💪😎 Well done...keep it up
Youre great lol thank you 😊
Congrats
Thanks so much 🙏
Man or woman? I cant decide.
Woman. Always have been and proud to be
And im proud of you, you can indetify yourself as a normal person Not joking!
So great!
Very bold of you to post in Be Amazed lol. Good job but I was expecting you to be way more shredded
Understand
You are amazing
Congrats
Diet change?
Yes, I cut out sugar with an exception for the occasional treat. I could have tracked my food better but I mostly did intuitive eating and made sure I ate as clean as possible. Mostly protein, veggies and fruit with lots of water
Sorry i don't mean to insult you, but are you a man or a woman ?
Genuinely okay, I'm a woman. I just tend to dress a little more masculine because I'm a tomboy. I like wearing boxer shorts
Why suddenly you have a dick??
Go outside and meet other people lol tomboys and women's boxer shorts exist
Boxers generally have a pouch in that area...
God people confused in the comments because they live in an insular bubble. Anyway… you’re looking amazing, congrats
Youre awesome! Thanks!!
Great body man. It's a real progress especially coming out of that skinny fat physique. Don't listen to peeps here who have no idea about fitness.
Can I be get your workout program split and macros? I can never seem to lose belly fat.
Honestly never tracked macros. Kinda tracked general calories though, I really just ate clean foods as much as possible. Lots of fruits, veggies and good proteins. I'm a binge eater so I still treat myself to junk in moderation so I don't crave it.
Jumping rope helped SHRED my belly fat. Its high intensity so you don't have to do it for long and its effective. You be sweating bullets after like a minute lol I also tried to get at least 10,000 steps most days
So you didn't strength train at all?
I did but only a little which I regret. I'm getting way more into weights.
Okay Still you look like you gained muscle bro. All the best for your weight lifting journey
Thanks so much! Really appreciate the kindness
Your first picture is literally me right now so please tell me! I want to know your routine and how you did it. Kudos by the way!!! seriously! Seeing you is motivating me that I can do it too, just got to stick to it and be discipline. Any advice is welcome and thank you.
Thank you!!! Jump rope, smoothies and walking. Those are the biggest things that helped me get started and become successful. The MOST important thing is not to go all in at once and overwhelm yourself. I'm a binge eater...so food is important to me but that includes fruits and veggies. Cook them right and I can eat them day.
Look up intermittent fasting too. It helps boost your metabolism in natural, but effective way. It really is one of the healthiest things I've ever done. It helps boost your metabolism.
Amazing work! Yo go girl 💪
How long did it take you?
About a year. If I wasn't so lazy definitely could have been like 6 months lol
Congrats, brother. Looking good!
Lol im a woman whos a tomboy but I genuinely appreciate the kind words
Gu fo yu
Right on congrats 👏👏
Cool?
Thanks?
I feel it’s a bit narcissist to post that in « be amazed ». Be amazed at my transformation , plus there’s already a billion posts like that on Instagram , it’s literally saturated . I’m glad you lost weight it’s cool
Understand where you're coming from but in my defense I see it more as motivation. I literally saw someone else post a transformation and I appreciated it so I wanted to post my experience in case it inspires someone. I also don't have social media outside a tattoo page on insta where I don't post myself and I don't use anything else other than YouTube and reddit occasionally.
Damn u was badd as shit 👀
Okay, now do a weight gain journey
These are the things that show up in my feed that motivates me to uninstall reddit and install Instagram again.
Way to go, you look great! Congratulations
I peeped the new tattoo too 😍
Good for you. Proud of you for hanging in there!
Clearly you need a therapist. You went to the gym, made progress and regressed by coming to the internet for validation. You need inner healing
You know, as long as you feel proud of yourself and enjoying life, I’ll give you all the kudos in the world. This stranger is incredibly proud of you. This old man tells you to shoot for the stars ✨ You all deserve it. ❤️
really cool
Whats your do in Workout? Weightlifting or what?
Congrats! You got pretty long arms, maybe consider starting boxing. Think you would do great. Would be a good addition
Amazing job! Stay commited!
Ffs are you a femboy or or what can’t tell what are one moment you have milking next moment you have dunking doughnut
I'm a woman. Yall do know boxer shorts for women exist right? I'm just a tomboy 🤣🤦♀️
You have somewhat big clitories
I’m gonna be honest with you—this doesn’t amaze me. Congrats on your weight loss but this doesn’t seem like the right sub for this. You clearly set forth a goal and achieved it, which in itself is amazing, but I’m not amazed. We’ve got to set the bar somewhere. I could see if you were morbidly obese and went on to become some kind of professional athlete.
Understand
Good on you for achieving the outward appearance you wanted. Can't help but feel like maybe this was maybe more than a fitness transformation.