Imgur is marking it as NSFW and removing it from the site so I'm trying to find another solution

not sure why they arent posting. I see what you mean because when Im logged in the link works but it doesnt when im not

DISCLAIMER

Course of Events

• Around August of 2022, I was at the heaviest I have ever been. I had said I started at 230, but realistically It was about 236-237lbs (107.501kg). I was in probably one of the worst places of my life job-wise, and I could barely afford rent having to take a pay decrease after moving cities. I was working part-time and was at home just wasting my time doing nothing probably killing arteries with little to no physical activity. I made this post to change that since at the time this is one of the things that was more consistent. I quickly started dropping weight and within a month I dropped about 10-15lbs. With that sense of control, I quickly found a better higher paying job with more hours and quickly regained a sense of control again of my life, and now in a new city that I thouroughly enjoy.

Things I'm proud of

• So since last year, I have dropped about 36 lbs. weighing in at 201 lbs. (about 91kg). My lowest point was 185lbs (84kg) in late March or early April losing about 50lbs. During this time I was able to see my collarbone, not be so ashamed of how bloated my ankles look, and I totally got rid of my love handles. I woke up every morning (or afternoon because night shift) and felt light and refreshed. Right now I have been bulking and I can now see my chest, back, and shoulders getting bigger and that is HUGE for me since I've never really had any sort of upper body that wasn't comprised of mostly fat. I feel absolutely and totally accomplished knowing I did this all by myself without a trainer and without any sort of guidance in the direction I was going. Even my mental health is gleaming as I feel confident in more revealing shirts, and I also feel like I can do most things much easier like pick something up off the ground or just be physically active for longer. Also, my face is skinnier than any point it has been in the last year, even than when I was at my lightest so it makes me feel like I'm still doing something right.

Things I felt were shortcomings

• While I was dropping weight for months I felt I had no sense of tone. In June I decided I'd start bulking up and lifting heavier. Doing so though has made it so I have to eat more to gain and retain that muscle. Because of that, I've gained some more weight, some of it muscle, and some of it fat. I keep thinking that I am slowly reverting back to what I was, but I have to keep telling myself that those are the eating habits and thoughts I gained from cutting weight for wrestling at the young age of 14. It's really hard to get out of that mindset and I feel disappointed sometimes knowing that I made it my goal to get away from that and it still affects me to this day. I also have these thoughts that I gave myself a year and I should've accomplished more, and it's hard to remind myself that I accomplished what I did without guidance and without a schedule.

Things I'm going to change going into this next year

• One thing I think could improve from my last year or so is that when lifting I felt like I wasn't gaining as much muscle as I could've. I did some research and it looks like maybe I need more full-on rest days so I'm gonna be cutting down to 3 days a week and I'm going to be making my workouts more intentional and focused. I'm also going to try to change from intermittent fasting (which worked very well for just straight-up weight loss) to a high protein, low carb diet. That way, it'll help me retain muscle as well as start to lean out a little and start to show more definition. I am excited for the next year and I've been enjoying the learning this has led me. Thanks to those of you who supported me, and I could give a shit about those of you who doubted me lmao.

Photos Before I started working out

Day the post was made
Wedding before the post was made
Chicago Pride 2022
Brewers Game with Grandma 2022

Photos at my lightest weight during the last year

Lightest weight of the year at 185lbs in Late March
Bike ride sunburn early April
Brewers Game with Grandma 2022

Outfits I was now comfortable wearing

Chicago June 2023
Chicago June 2023
Chicago June 2023

Current Photos

The 365th Workout
Where I stand currently
Back is getting bigger as well as shoulders and biceps
Specifically impressed by my shoulders because of my torn rotator cuffs
Not used to actually being able to see my collarbone
Regained my calf definite (please dont mind my gremlin toes)
I can wear sandals now that my ankles don’t look fat

Does anyone know where I should post these pictures? Imgur or something? Idk

Ok so my city has a food festival today. Im gonna go fucking eat then imma make a reflections post with pictures

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All pictures are taken. I just gotta figure out how I wanna do this post as well as write a lil something 🥲

I thought that woulda been funny ngl

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4 days

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What they gonna do not play? Lmao
Its offseason.

I dont think they get rid of bang though

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Im gonna try to be on VLR for the next 9 days to finish the countdown

Riot has a schedule theyre following and its already set for the next couple years as its based around each episode and act

Lmao you even showed empty ass seats in your mf clip hahahahahahaah

https://imgur.com/a/bJnQV9e
Grabbed from Map 2
Here's the Vod link too if you don't believe me
https://youtu.be/aDcjkyTJcF8?si=EAaKX6YqcDbJ_U6_&t=818
I even made sure not to grab it during half so you couldn't make the argument that "people were grabbing food or going to the bathroom"

https://imgur.com/2kqx0yR
Screenshot taken from a semifinal match in Brazil between two non brazillian teams
Lock-in Navi vs Fnatic

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10 MORE DAYYSSSSS

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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a white, brittle solid. It is insoluble in all solvents but swells in the monomer and some chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents. (PVC) is a common thermoplastic used in construction and generally known for its hardness.

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Drove to South Carolina this week to pick up my brother from Army basic and I basically missed the entirety of groups :(
Also I went to the gym but I ate like SHIT :(

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Sick another benefit of working out :D

This is the only correct answer
(Swap it out with the McMuffin egg to make it even better)

Prolly not

Congrats

I know I can feel my braincells fading away from it

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Im stupid dont look at me

I mean it really isnt anymore

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NA* I flag to match the team i have
Also NA homes are too goddamn much

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Im kinda bummed because i didnt even get to watch any of the LCQ matches
But im saving for a house now so thats good

Scream was IGLing as duelist.
Im sure hed like to not IGL though

L, if Giants win
L, if Giants lose
C9 didn't qualify anyway and seems like EMEA has finally come into their own at least for rn

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Masters is just a qualifier. Hence why it has circuit points.

Masters is just a qualifier. Hence why it has circuit points.
Its an international competition for seeding, but to me its not a "Championship"
Either you get it or you dont. Im not gonna waste my time arguing and making a thesis to some nobody about my opinion even if it is unpopular

If Masters was a title then you wouldn't be given circuit points for seeding for a "bigger" tournament

All Masters are to build up to champions. Thats the final goal and thats the only thing that should matter

Why do people count masters when the only the that matters is Champions
BR 1
EU 1
Thats it. Nothing more nothing less

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Bike ride tomorrow morning

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Sadge for 100T

I have always been 100T fan
Except when i do my two month long Netero impression