I spent the last 3 years bodybuilding and eating a high protein, balanced macro diet in a slight caloric deficit. The goal, recompositioning, was to build muscle while burning body fat—I went from 40% body fat down to 11% and packed on an equal weight in muscle.

BUT…⬇️

Three years of consistent training and clean eating…I’m shocked at how much my body, physical health, and mental health has improved!

U.S. Army veteran here, reminding you that there’s a major distinction between Armed Forces Day (the 3rd Saturday of May), Memorial Day (the last Monday in May), and Veterans Day (November 11th).

Never skip leg day!! 🦵🏽Feeling stronger, body fat is dropping, definition is starting to show, and the vascularity is getting insane. 💪🏽 Thank you @punishingjoke for making it happen every session and my hubby and swolemate @zachlabrams.bsky.social for making the journey that much sweeter!! ❤️

Maxing out the weight at 260 lbs for 10 reps! I’ve truly come a long way these past 3 years, but I’m still pushing to grow and reach new goals. The grind continues! 💪🏽

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Baby’s got back muscles!! 💪🏽

It’s shocking for me to see how three years of consistent hard work and solid nutrition has totally transformed my body. 🐛➡️🦋 What’s even more shocking is that I’m almost the exact same weight across all three of these photos (~245 lbs)!! ⚖️

Building a stronger body, brick by brick. 💪🏽 @punishingjoke always keeps me pushing for bigger and better things, and there’s nothing like having my #swolemate @zachlabrams.bsky.social as my ride or die workout partner! 🫶🏽 Happy days! 🤙🏽

Another wonderful Renaissance Pleasure Faire in the books! The weather was perfect, and we got to enjoy some amazing food, drinks, shopping, and entertainment. I loved seeing so many people in really creative outfits this year!

I turned 46 years old today! 🤯 My husband, @zachlabrams.bsky.social, made the sweetest slideshow of memories for my birthday. Thank you for creating so many beautiful experiences for us to share and for taking this fitness journey with me, baby. I love you!!! 😘❤️

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A different angle of the sped up video of my drop set from last week’s leg day warmup. Worked up to 630 lbs (without the sled) over 4 sets and then this drop set for the 5th. 💪🏽

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Here’s a sped up video of my drop set from last week’s leg day warmup. Worked up to 630 lbs (without the sled) over 4 sets and then this drop set for the 5th. Getting stronger every day! 💪🏽

#fitness #fitnessjourney #nutrition #noexcuses #bodybuilding #bodybuilder #muscle #goldsgym #goldsgymsocal

Pet peeve: People at work who don’t clear out the remaining time on the microwave timer when they take their food out early.

It’s a shared microwave and no one else can set the timer for their own food without having to clear yours out first—why should someone else have to do it for you?

Deleted my X account today and joined Bluesky. Feels only appropriate to make this my first post.