06/18/2026
5 specific things I did to gain muscle and lose fat after feeling stuck in my body👇
When you want to create lasting change in your life, you can’t keep doing the same old things and expect different results!
Here are the habits that I noticed made the biggest difference:
1️⃣ No skipping meals
I used to go long stretches without eating and wonder why I felt tired and struggled with cravings later in the day. Eating consistently gave me better energy, better workouts & allowed me to better manage portion sizes
2️⃣ Protein at every meal
Helped support & maintain muscle growth while keeping me full and satisfied between meals. Instead of chasing a protein goal perfectly, I made sure to including a quality protein source in each meal/snack I ate.
3️⃣ Working out consistently
I stopped trying to burn as many calories as possible and focused on mixing up my workouts, and I actually started to enjoy working out again
4️⃣ Prioritized sleep
This is where recovery really happens. Without quality sleep, nothing you do nutritionally / activity wise will matter. I was neglecting my sleep, and truly this was the last piece of the puzzle for me.
5️⃣ Planned ahead
I drafted out meal times each week. I figured out meal combinations I will have to include a protein, carb, & color. This was game changer. Without a plan or having meals (somewhat) prepared… How did I ever think I’d figure it out?
OVERALL, consistency is key!!!
These habits helped me reach my goal and continue to make it easy to maintain - and they can for YOU too!!
Have you tried any of these?? If you need a kickstart on planning ahead…
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