1 to 3 years transformation | #workout #nutrition #fitnessjourney #workoutmotivation

The only impossible journey is the one you never begin. This July marks three years since I started my fitness journey. However, I consider it two years since I began focusing on my training & diet, which rapidly transformed everything.

Initially, I was only familiar with exercises and muscle groups. Then I started learning about intensity, frequency, and volume. I worked on exercise selection and how to execute them with proper loads. Learning about progressive overload allowed me to challenge my muscles and improve strength consistently. Understanding the significance of recovery and rest, including the role of sleep, was crucial for my progress.

Regarding nutrition, I initially had some knowledge about protein and a bit about carbs, but I didn't know the specific amounts my body needed. I was completely unaware of the importance of good fats. It took me about a year to grasp the concept of overall calories and to start incorporating fats into my diet. Since then, my approach has been consistently 40% fats, 20-25% protein, and 35-40% carbs during gaining cycles, and 45-50% fats, 25% protein, and 25-30% carbs during fat loss phases. When adjusting macros, I avoid aggressive changes and practice reverse dieting, gradually increasing or decreasing calories over weeks.”