I did a quick search (I'm on mobile), but didn't see anything in that check that led me to believe a (current, at least) thread like this exists. The USP Labs "Why do you lift?" thread inspired me. There are tons of great stories in there and I want to see more of them.
But in addition to all of that, I know we all have quirks, issues, complexes, and other things we deal with. Some are temporary; some are forever. Some are minor; some are deep-rooted.
As I'm on mobile and just about to head to bed, I won't share my full story right now (I want to type it from an actual keyboard). But I can tell you I've had body image issues since at least age 12 that I can very actively pinpoint (it likely goes back further). There have obviously been a lot of ups and downs, but lately, I've felt really good. I've been in a good place of staying dedicated in both my training and nutrition and seemingly finding a balance I've struggled to really ever find before.
Binge eating has been a big problem of mine. But I can proudly say I bought 3 big bags of Halloween candy on Nov 1st when they got clearanced down to dirt cheap (the good stuff, too; none of the garbage penny candies -- I'm talking brand name chocolates lol). I have eaten a few pieces from them on only 2 occasions thus far.
I got home from class tonight and in the past, this has been a time when I would just gorge. But I didn't. I was able to look right at it and pass. Because I already hit my macros for the day and I didn't get to train, so my cals need to be low. Typing this made me a bit hungry lol, but I'm making progress. Seeing the changes daily in the mirror at this point also helps me stick to that.
So feel free to share your stories. Talk about what's shaped you; your struggles; your victories. I've found this community to be incredible and I look forward to bonding more with each of you and also finding motivation in your victories.
But in addition to all of that, I know we all have quirks, issues, complexes, and other things we deal with. Some are temporary; some are forever. Some are minor; some are deep-rooted.
As I'm on mobile and just about to head to bed, I won't share my full story right now (I want to type it from an actual keyboard). But I can tell you I've had body image issues since at least age 12 that I can very actively pinpoint (it likely goes back further). There have obviously been a lot of ups and downs, but lately, I've felt really good. I've been in a good place of staying dedicated in both my training and nutrition and seemingly finding a balance I've struggled to really ever find before.
Binge eating has been a big problem of mine. But I can proudly say I bought 3 big bags of Halloween candy on Nov 1st when they got clearanced down to dirt cheap (the good stuff, too; none of the garbage penny candies -- I'm talking brand name chocolates lol). I have eaten a few pieces from them on only 2 occasions thus far.
I got home from class tonight and in the past, this has been a time when I would just gorge. But I didn't. I was able to look right at it and pass. Because I already hit my macros for the day and I didn't get to train, so my cals need to be low. Typing this made me a bit hungry lol, but I'm making progress. Seeing the changes daily in the mirror at this point also helps me stick to that.
So feel free to share your stories. Talk about what's shaped you; your struggles; your victories. I've found this community to be incredible and I look forward to bonding more with each of you and also finding motivation in your victories.