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Ding, Ding,Ding. This round is over!


I did my best 👌 It wasn't perfect but I feel quite successful, I achieved my goals ✨️ and that is all that matters.


I lost maximum 5# of scale weight, not a lot, not a lot...but it is literally all fat and water. I lost inches! Plus, I feel stronger now than when I began!💪 So I am not worried about losing hard earned muscle.


I could probably pull another pound or two out of this if I wanted to. I still have not entered the deepest part of the cut, as I was unsure about how I would cope with such an active and busy schedule this fall. But...I'm satisfied, I'm more than comfortable. I actually MAY be the leanest I've ever been, at least with more muscle than ever before.


So I can be done now and happily eat more food. Left photo is day 1, right photo is day 6 of week 6.



Here is a side by side of other shots of me nearly one year ago at 135# or so, on the top row, and now at 135# on the bottom.




Where I Began



Here is a reminder of where I began my journey at 40 years old, after baby #6. I was in chronic pain, had almost no strength to speak of, could not do one pushup, and was skirting the edge of obesity.


Energy and WOs

This week feels more hungry at times, but my body and mind and habits have adjusted. I'm okay. It feels easier now than week 1. Meaning g if I had to, I could keep going for a while without worry about my hormones or brain.


My WOs are about 1.5-2 hrs max 4-5 days per week right now. I can get it done. Energy is ok. Some days, moderate weight feels heavy and I adjust my expectations.


Thoughts on Phases of Body Recomposition


I manage my weight by daily and weekly Choices I make. I prioritize eating enough when I'm not in a deficit, and lifting heavy 4-5 days per week.


Two times per year, I will run a short clean up to burn the fat that is covering the muscle I've been building. Most of the year I eat well, and abundantly. My hormones are healthy. My body recovers and sleeps well and deeply. I think this is the best way, though not the fastest, to become leaner, stronger, with less body fat, and greater health for longevity.


The Plan AFTER the Cut


Now my mission is to hold it together and keep it tight while I slowly bring food back into my plan. If I give my body too much, too soon, it won't be prepared to use it! My metabolism is much slower than it was before the cut. Yes, I'm hungry and ready for food, but keeping my long term goals at the forefront is the best way to reverse out of a deficit.


Yellow Pants Progress


I can wear these pants this fall! 😍 They fit well.enough to not be at risk of a SpongeBob " I ripped my pants" moment!




I was so stoked, I tried on my smallest pair of leggings that I definitely have not been able to squeeze into. And guess what?!



Totally awesome. Very happy to wear these for a while.


Recipe


For the days with the lowest macros, I have to get creative.



Low Day Chop Suey


This was a common meal for me on low carb days, or days when I ran out of macros but was still very hungry and needed something before attempting to sleep.


Pan Sautee a variety of veggies like onion, zucchini, cabbage, kale, toss in precooked lean ground meat like 99% FF turkey, and then add in herbs, coconut aminos or tamari, garlic, ginger. And toss over Its Skinny Pasta. Add kimchi, chives, and Sriracha as a garnish. Hits the spot every time, and so nutrient dense it will also feed your cells.

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