5 week mini cut results ๐ธI didnโt start my cut with a ๐ธweight loss goal in mind. ๐ธI lowered my calories slowly. ๐ธI never ate below 1900 calories. ๐ธI trained consistently. ๐ธI continued eat cheese, bread, pasta + peanut butter ๐ธI never did more than 30 min. of cardio a day ๐ธI tracked what I ate. โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ These results arenโt crazy drastic, and in my opinion thatโs good. Fat loss takes time and 5 weeks is a very short period of time in the grand scale of things. Personally I'd rather lose fat slowly and continue to eat as much as possible as opposed to cutting calories drastically and not being able to stick to my calories or training. โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ If youโre trying to shed a bit of extra weight, take a second to think about how long it took you to put on that weight. Chances are you didnโt gain it all in a week or two. It probably took a while, perhaps it was months or years of eating a little too much here and there. So, why do we expect results to be immediate and drastic? โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Also, basing all your progress on the number on the scale can also causes you to lose sight of your other achievements. In the last 5 weeks: ๐ธI increased my cardio endurance ๐ธLost fat + a couple inches ๐ธRefocused my training and had 4 PRs ๐ธCreated meals that were delicious! โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Lastly, if youโre only checking one area for progress daily (ex. Do I have abs yet?) you'll likely get discouraged. You need to look at your body as a whole, especially considering you canโt target fat loss. And remember to track your progress in multiple ways (scale, measurements, how clothes fit). To be honest, I personally noticed more progress in my butt and legs despite those changes being tough to see in these pics. Progress comes in so many forms! โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ You can read more about my cut via the link in my bio. โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ #transformationtuesday #bbgprogress #bbgtransformation #toneitup #absaremadeinthekitchen #fatloss #eatcleantraindirty #justgetfitminicut #bbgnewbie #mealprepsunday (at Vancouver, British Columbia)