Hiking Enthusiast's Journey to a Balanced Body

Introduction

MountainTherapy, a 37-year-old hiking enthusiast, shares her goals to achieve a balanced body as she embarks on a cutting regimen. She aims to reduce her food indulgences during outdoor festivals and introduce weightlifting into her routine.

Maintaining a Balance

As an avid hiker and backpacker, MountainTherapy is already in great shape with strong lower body muscles. However, she needs to work on building her core and upper body strength to balance her physique. As a self-professed food lover, she has struggled to maintain healthy eating habits when at outdoor festivals and events. Nevertheless, she recognizes the need to reduce her caloric intake during these occasions to achieve her weight loss goals.

The Plan

MountainTherapy has a two-part plan to achieve her goals. First, she will reduce her food indulgences during events by disciplining herself not to overeat. Secondly, she will introduce weightlifting into her routine to balance her body and increase her metabolism. She recognizes that her daily cardio routine, which mainly consists of running, is no longer enough to achieve her goals.

Creating a Support System

MountainTherapy establishes a support system by engaging with her Reddit followers, as well as enlisting her friends who share her passion for the outdoors. She volunteers as a designated driver to reduce her alcohol intake and to be held accountable by her friends. Her Reddit followers offer additional tips and encouragement.

Conclusion

Maintaining a healthy balance between indulging in food and engaging in outdoor activities can be a challenge for anyone. However, MountainTherapy shows that it is possible to achieve weight loss goals by introducing weightlifting into a fitness routine and reducing food indulgences during outdoor festivals and events. By maintaining a support system and discipline, anyone can achieve a balanced and toned body.