This Body Transformation Will Make You Forget About the Number on the Scale
There are literally dozens of diets out there that advise cutting out certain foods-Atkins cuts out carbs, Whole30 says no dairy, cleanses ditch anything solid. But for fitness blogger Nikki Rees, allowing herself a little bit of everything, and not feeling bad about it, helped to change her body.
In a recent Instagram post, Rees shows the transformation of her body over two years, from age 34 to 36. Obviously she didn't get so toned without some time outside or in the gym, but her main secret came from letting go of such a strict diet.
In the post, she admitted she doesn't count calories or macros, hasn't eliminated any one food, and still eats her favorite foods, like cake, take-out, and burgers. What she has given up is the messed-up feeling eating those foods used to give her, which led to skipping workouts, eating more, and not "balancing the treats out with nutritious alternatives."
Now, when she eats a burger or takeout curry, "It doesn't derail my goals like it used to," Rees wrote. "I don't see it as a reason to give up ... but a reason to continue."
She recommends eating what you love "now and then," and eating what you need-fruits, veggies, lean proteins, etc.-more often than not. Basically, the thought is if you don't beat yourself up over a slice of pizza, you won't feel like you might as well go for the whole pie.
"On those days when it all goes horribly wrong, as it inevitably will, just remove your face from the tub of butter, replace the lid and continue on exactly as you were...motivated, goal orientated and #healthyAF."
She also points out that her weight is the same in both pictures, which is a good reminder that it doesn't matter what's on the scale, as long as you're happy with yourself. Preach it girl.
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