I was asked to post a before and after picture of when I started lifting compared to now.
The first picture was 2009, where the extent of my “fitness” was dancing 3-4 days a week, being the “big girl” in my ballet class, and eating literally whatever I wanted to. I remember being on the beach in that swimsuit next to my older cousins, who were thinner and more fit than me (but were also 4 years older) and being so self-conscious. I was 15 in this picture.
The second picture was 2013 and the end of my freshman year of college. I was 19 and my “fitness routine” consisted on running 45-60 minutes A DAY. Every day. And eating about 1000-1200 calories. I was afraid of lifting, thinking it would make me bulky and ruin my progress to get thinner.
The third picture is me only a few weeks ago (2015). I’m now 22 and am in love with lifting. I’m eating roughly 2000-2500 calories a day and am doing much less cardio than I was 2-3 years ago.
Lifting is the best thing I have ever done for myself. It’s given me confidence, mental and physical strength, and has helped me overcome so much.
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