u/Clean-Amphibian6814

Hi!! Just wanted to show off my progress, even if it's subtle. The first pic was taken in January, and the rest of the pics were taken today. I'm 5"6', 27yo, went from 156lbs down to 149lbs. I started counting my calories, and have been on a cut for the past few weeks (around 1800 calories/day, 135-156g protein is the goal/average) I was doing full body but most recently started lifting heavier and doing less reps, doing a ppl split with compound movements (squats, bench press, rows, deadlifts) happy to go into more detail if more info is needed. I think I'm sitting in low 20's or high teens body-fat % wise, but let me know what you think.

I want to maybe cut just a tad longer to see if I can burn a little more of that belly fat, but I think I'm honestly getting tired of the cut.

I think I want to start eating at maintenance again soon to get my energy back up, then try for a clean bulk after maybe a month of being in maintenance.

Thank you for any thoughts and tips 😄

Hi! I've lived in TX my entire life. My husband and I are moving to MI in a month. Y'all... I know the Christian nationalist agenda still goes on up there, but I am SO EXCITED to get out of this Christian stronghold.

After all of the awful policies, like 10 commandments in schools, Bible readings in classrooms, anti-lgbt policy being pushed, the bar is low. I think wherever I go will be more fulfilling than where I am now.

I am leaving my Christian nationalist family behind, and frankly I don't think I'll look back. It won't be completely gone, but it will definitely not be as overarching.

Has anyone else left the Bible belt? Or have considered leaving for somewhere where the grass is truly greener?

Progress, and questioning whether I should cut or bulk.