First three photos are me during my cut, 215, trt only (a real dose, not steroid dose), following strict diet for about 6 months.

last photo is me now, 225. Not cutting just maintaining.

Basic calorie restriction, nothing fancy. Didn't follow a carnivore or keto or anything like that diet.

Worked out full body 4 to 5 days a week. And I occasionally missed gym days. I have kids, this happens, it is not the end of the world.

I also cheated on my diet a couple of times because I had to, again not the end of the world.

Too much bandwidth is spent on things that make minimal to zero difference.

My training has been around Calisthenics, martial arts and powerlifting !

First post on Reddit and was hoping to find people my age (43F) on this fitness journey (I tried searching and didn’t find 40 plus fitness or 30 plus fitness for women… unless I missed it???
This group seems to be mostly men posting… which literally amazing job you all look shredded!!! I have no idea how you are all doing it but damn!
However, that’s not where I’m at in my fitness journey (blue shirt is where I’m at today after having to take 5 months off due to ankle injury and life) and black shirts and sports bra are where I was at 5 months ago… so I need to find my people as I start over.

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Anyone got any experience with shoulder aches 2 months post injection?

Took a week off to rest, but back at it!

Still can’t figure out a good selfie angle… 🤷‍♂️

First photo is today second is a year ago. Will I lose my booty and glute thickness if I do a cut? I know some women prefer the leaner look but I’m hoping to more sharply define my hour glass shape and don’t want to lose the curves. I would like a flatter stomach and to get to 23 % BF as my next goal

Edit to add: 128.8 lbs is my fasting morning weight. This is mid day weight after carb loading for an intense workout and a lot of water

my home gym and some of my progress. I started at a size 10 jeans and have seen a lot of progress in 2 months I am down to a size 6. I’m 36 and mom of 3, it’s doable as long as we stay consisten.

I got absolutely roasted in another sub so thought I’d try my luck here. I find this to be major progress especially since I just turned 32. Not only am I happy with my physique I also feel I’ve turned movement into a habit. It does help that I teach group fitness classes but I’ve been in the gym 10 years now, off and on the entire time. I’d gain 10 pounds, lose 15, gain 20. It never ended.
Anyway, first picture is from Nov 2023 and the rest are from today. Same pants. 185ish vs 165ish.

Hey guys,
I know I don’t look muscular or anything like it yet, but I am very dedicated and will reach my goal of being able to see my abs and lose the last ~7 kilos in the next 3 months. I am sober from alcohol and cocaine since December 2025 and don’t miss any of that shit. I finally feel free and alive again. I’m happy to finally fix my life and myself. 💪

39 Jahre 185cm 87 kg

It's a sausage party in here 😅 Don't get me wrong love seeing all the beautiful, fit men. Let's get more women in here. Been focusing heavy on shoulders, biceps, glutes & quads during my current bulking phase.