12/15/2025
Getting back into the gym after gaining 30 pounds hits different…
especially when you once lost 60.
No one really talks about how leaving a routine, a mindset, or even a community can quietly undo you. I was once surrounded by solidarity, support, and people pushing each other forward. Then life shifted. I stepped away. And it all changed.
Getting back isn’t easy.
Somewhere along the way, I lost my love for the gym… and re-found my love for food. And while that brought temporary comfort, it also came with consequences: inflammation, procrastination, slowing down, choosing “later” more often than I’d like to admit.
I’ve felt lazy. I’ve avoided mirrors. Lack of self love & I’ve questioned myself alot.
But here’s the part I’m proud of:
I stayed sober.
I stayed positive.
And even on the hardest days, my mind chose keep going instead of give up.
This season isn’t about perfection or chasing my old body. It’s about rebuilding trust with myself. About showing up even when motivation is gone. About understanding that mindset and community aren’t extras—they’re foundations.
I’m not starting over.
I’m starting again.
With more awareness. More compassion. And a whole lot more honesty.
If you’re finding your way back too—just know you’re not alone 🤍
