From runner to strength training - 9 month progress - 115lbs to 125 lbs (5"4)

@ryanmrozek Thank you so much for sharing, I feel quite inspired by your journey and I'm so happy that you're thriving 💗 I've felt a bit demotivated the past few weeks and also crying all the time - I moved back home after college so I feel I don't have many friends, I can't get to my gym as easily and it's my happy place, my boyfriend moved across the country....but your post made me remember that this is all a journey and we don't stay in one place too long. Just gotta find those ways to really enjoy myself again :)

On another note, I just had to follow Taylor as I saw she films at planet fitness and that's the only gym near me! So it's nice to see familiar equipment.

Also, what podcasts would you listen to while you were hiking? I'm always looking for new sources of content.
 
@everettinterpretation You're going through a lot; make sure to give yourself some grace.

Fave podcasts:

Mindpump

Totally Married/ Totally Laime

Conan O'Brien needs a friend

Ologies

Armchair Expert

Reply All

This American Life

Where Should We Begin?

Martinis and Money
 
@ryanmrozek Damn, that is incredible!! Huge congratulations! Now I just want to be your friend/gym buddy! I feel like I could learn a lot from you.

Coming from a 20f not a creep lol
 
@ryanmrozek Awesome job!! Two other awesome accounts on ig that also work out at planet fitness only are sbactive and heathercfit. They're sisters (they look like twins but aren't!) and their page is very authentic, never tries to sell you anything. Hope you enjoy their page!
 
@ryanmrozek thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed reading your story. discovering what makes you the happiest and the healthiest is wonderful! keep taking care of yourself :)
 
@ryanmrozek I think you look equally amazing both ways ❤ I think we should do what's best for our health even though for me too at the back of my my mind I worry about having an hourglass figure, it's worth it to start feeling better physically and mentally!
 
@ryanmrozek This is a wonderful post, thank you for sharing your story! I love reading stories like these because they feel so real, relatable, and accessible. You changed your lifestyle and mindset with a series of slow, gradual changes, without sticking to some unattainably detailed regimen. You've found a way to work fitness into your life, not the other way around, and you are reaping the benefits! And you look great too - I can really see your progress, especially in your shoulders.

I feel like a lot of time posts on this sub are about the hard tracking and strict routines people follow, and while that's awesome and totally commendable, it's stories like these that keep me subscribed to this sub. It reminds me that there are other people like me who are passionate about health and fitness and the positive impacts it has on their lives, without having to become a full on gym junkie whose life becomes consumed by it. Again - not judging others if that's your thing! - but it was really refreshing to read your story and read all that you are passionate about outside of strength training. I'm a fellow hiker and I know just what you mean about the effects a good hike can have on you. It was cold this weekend but I still made my husband go for a hike with me and it felt soooooo good! Keep up the good work and happy trails!
 
@flishflake86 I love your words. You’re so right though about society right now; everything is curated and perfect. If fitness isn’t your entire life the masses don’t want to hear it. I’m much more concerned with finding a place for fitness in my life, but I want a bigger life than that. (I say that with all the respect to people whose life passion is fitness. It’s just not mine and I’m learning to be okay with that.)

Thank you for the love and support!!
 
@ryanmrozek I really enjoyed reading this, thank you for sharing. I think you weaved in the emotional journey perfectly. I'm a big runner (love hiking too – mountains are the greatest gift) and often ignore strength training because I don't know where to begin. Maybe I'll try starting small :)
 
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