@twinmama 24/5'1/139
I would like to cut to 125 ultimately. Currently training for a half marathon so trying to eat more intuitively rather than strictly count calories.
Was eating 1500 M-Th and 2000 Fri-Sun. I was lifting 5-6 days with two soccer games a week. Had to compile my lifts to two days and I run three days with 4 soccer games a week.
I've lost 9lbs since I started, though I have kind of stalled over the last two weeks. Trying not to get discouraged as I know a strong body needs fuel, so maybe now isn't the best time for a cut.
Edit to include slight background:
Played super competitive soccer up until early high school, realized it was causing me extreme anxiety so had to quit cold turkey (much to my family's distaste). Struggled with anxiety/panic disorder and emetophobia since then, but recently have been pursuing therapy and medication to work on my problems before my husband and I start a family. Ran a half marathon in high school just to see if I could actually do it. I was always known as the athletic girl, even after I quit soccer.
Started my fitness journey at the turn of the year after years of on again off again working out. Following Strong Curves and Strong lifts, whilst also running Hal Higdon's Intermediate half program. Play on 4 different soccer teams, so I have 2-3 games on Saturdays and 1 Tuesday evening. Working out can be a point of anxiety in general, but it's something I'm working on. Here's to hoping!