r/BeforeandAfter

Finally hit my goal weight. So folks know I’m 5’3. Starting weight was 185 and current weight is 125

It’s been such a nice journey with Tirz. I’m loving my improved mobility. I’ve been starting aerials and have loved being able to learn new tricks. Getting back in lifting was huge for me and such a boost to my mental health. I can’t wait to be able to start really focusing on putting on muscle. For folks that are curious, I would do 3 days of 1 hour of dance cardio a day and 3 days of lifting at the gym. (One upper body day, one lower body day, and one fully body day) pretty consistently until they last 20 lbs where I focused more on strength training. Super excited to finally be able to do unmodified pushed ups and in working towards pull ups.

I know it’s not perfect but I’m most beginner of beginners when it comes to gardening. How am I tracking?

Finished that degree!

Separated 11 months ago. I just started working out everyday to help with my mental state.

I don't have any other before photos unfortunately.

Planning to slowly bulk up a bit then cut again in 4-5 months.

I used to train a decade ago so had a little muscle still there.

No medications or anything like that. Used the macro factor app daily, walked 15-20k steps daily and weights 4-7 days a week (7 days was when I was emotionally in the pit and needed the distraction).

Drugs ruined my body as a 17 year old. I was weak and insecure. When I quit drugs I started working out and ate a lot, so I gained 25kgs/55lbs, which was good for me, but I wasn’t satisfied. Today I finally have a healthy and functional body that I can be proud of💪

All praise to God🙏

Can’t believe it’s already been a year y’all. I’m down a significant amount of weight I stopped keeping track after 60 pounds. I’m so ready for Florida next month!

2025- 2026

Been actively working on myself for nearly a year. Started on July 15, 2025 and the second pic is from today, May 13th, 2026. 78 pounds down and been working on body recomp.

First pic: dieted a little bit, didn't think I could ever look much better.

The rest: after a few years (like 5) of actually trying to get bigger, this is where I ended up! Now to cut back down!

(I was about 190lbs. in the first photo, the others I'm sitting around 220lbs. I think that's pretty good!)

Almost one year into my journey and so far 70 pounds loss ❤️

I struggle seeing it, but when I shop and fit in a medium/10, it still is mind-boggling to me. I still have about 25-30 pounds to go, but I am not stressing it. I am working on continuing to make healthy choices and building my fitness journey. It will happen! But happy not to be winded when I play with my grandson or niece and nephew, no more high blood pressure meds, no longer pre-diabetic or borderline high cholesterol.

Hi everyone,

First post!
I’m training 18 months…. 15 weeks left in my 2nd cut and am starting to wane. It’s hard as now I’m not overweight so why am I pushing myself so hard to get super lean!?
Anyway, I guess the purpose of this post is to hopefully receive some encouragement 🥹😆
I’m 38
5’10
SW - 191 lbs
CW - 164 lbs
GW - 148 lb

Started around thanksgiving down 50 pounds with no loss of muscle. Can’t seem to get my 6pack going though. Any tips?

For some backstory I will let everyone know that I have experience losing weight and being dialed in. My weight gain was caused from a binge eating disorder I gained after I had finished wrestling season. The constant weight cuts and restrictions made me obsessed with food. I gained serious weight very fast of straight fat and became basically depressed. I decided enough was enough and started my aggressive cut. ZERO cheat meals or cheat days. Tracked every calorie I consumed, gym 5x per week, dialed in diet only Whole Foods, started with Reta at 1mg and worked up to 4mg, 12k-20k steps everyday, abused energy drinks and zero calorie soda LOL.

SW- 198lbs
CW- 170lbs
Height- 5’11
Age- 18yo
Calories per day- 1800-2000

192lb was my heaviest. Now at 170lb. My goal is around 150lb.

I've been going to the gym 3 times a week for two months, is there any progress being made here ?

My split is Pull / Legs / Push.

Looking to cut to 70kg, around 76kg for 1m81 now.

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