03/13/2026
Cut is done! The before picture is from last year, when I was 230+ lbs. I did a bad job taking before photos this time around lol.
Went from 219lbs on January tenth down to 201lb in 8 weeks. Wanted do get below 200, and to go for ten weeks but the cut started affecting sleep a bit too much so I decided to stop here. Overall happy with the results, and I’m closer to competing at 198lbs.
I’ve had some decent success in the last year with dieting. More than I ever have in my adult life. There are definitely lessons learned each go around; and I’m not exactly where I want to be yet. But here are the things working for me that can work for anyone:
1) tracking calories. If you’ve never measured out a serving size of peanut butter, you just won’t know how impactful tracking actually is.
2) tracking macros. Proteins build/maintain muscle tissue, fat keeps your cells and hormones happy/healthy, carbs give your body and brain energy. Proper balance is important but not overly complex.
3) Proper sleep. 7-9 hours is recommended. With enough quality sleep, your body recovers from the stressors of the day prior.
4) Tracking 8-10k steps per day. Step count is a good indicator of how physically active someone is. This not only ensures that you’re burning enough calories every day, but is also good for developing cardiovascular health and avoiding joint stiffness that comes with being sedentary.
Excited to eat enough food to properly fuel heavier training!! Time to get strong again 😈
02/21/2026