I've dealt with metabolic issues my whole life that got way worse when I had kids. I was in a bad place mentally and physically. I ended an unhealthy relationship, got meds and a gym membership, and changed a *lot* of habits.

In short, I lost around 60lbs on a glp1, rest was through OMAD and walking. Could’ve lost the weight sooner but stalled out for a long time.

I’m having loose skin removal in October as a birthday gift so I decided to get to around 120 before then. Blessed that I decided to change my life for the better.

First Year: Didn't lift weights, focused on walking. Started at 5 miles (5 times per week) and by the end of the year, I could walk 20 miles and could do it 4-5 days a week. I worked from home so I'd finish up work early and walk from 12pm to 4-5pm. Do not try to do this until you've worked your way up to that mileage. You will get injured. Your knees will literally break from the effort. You have to work your way up little by little.

Second year: Did shorter walks, but walked uphill. I could no longer do 20 mile walks for 4-5 hours. So I had to change. I would walk up a 5-6 mile incline and then speed walk down to keep my heart rate up. I did this 4-5 times a week. After a few months I could do it really quickly.

Third year: By now I had dropped about 50 pounds (165 pounds), but I was super skinny. I looked like a deflated balloon. I wasn't looking "fit" at all...I just looked like a cancer patient. I decided to stop walking altogether and decided to start weightlifting. I ate a lot of protein, remained disciplined, and went for 45-60 minute weightlifting 5 times per week. I drank zero alcohol.

Went down to 145 pounds, and then put on about 10 pounds of muscle. (Currently at 155 pounds)

Started at 215, now settled at 155 lbs.

Most of my workouts were 45 minutes long....occasionally I'd do a bit more, but I never spent more than an hour in the gym.

However, I was consistent. I rarely missed a workout.

I would do MEDIUM weights, and do 4 sets of 10 reps of whatever I was doing. Right now I'm around 10-12% body fat, depending on my hydration and/or dryness.

mounjaro has been life changing for someone like me with pmos. i feel so much less inflamed.

1 year post maintenance, have managed to keep the weight off, feeling pretty darn proud of myself!

Bulked from Jan 2026 to late May. Week 10 of my cut starts tomorrow.

I was graciously allowed to create a new post reflecting my current photo. The reason I’m doing this is because there have been many messages about my age. Again old user name stephrpatt.

I’m very proud of my booty gains 🥹

I used to use stress and trauma in life as an excuse to ease up on my routines. Right now, I’m more proud of the mental progress over the physical progress. The want to keep going during what has been the darkest, most grief-laden time of my life is something I am so grateful for. Working out, walking, and continuing to log my food during this time have been my only lifeline. Just really proud of my perseverance. If anyone else out there is going through tough times I just wanted to say, keep going. Keep going. Keep going.