How I achieved my dream body and abs in the gym
getting to be where I wanted to be naturally in the gym was extremely hard for me for a long time. I am on the shorter side & I saw that as the reason I couldn’t lose fat to see muscle but that isn’t true. If you’re 5’4 or under you should focus on body recomp rather than cutting or bulking which was my first mistake. For shorter people, we also need a smaller calorie deficit (only 200-300) rather than slashing like 500–which could freeze your metabolism. For me, intuitive eating a balanced diet without restricting, getting 10-15k steps a day, pilates 2x a week (the pilates is extra), and upper body lifting got me to where I want to be. Walking is probably the best option for cardio and you might hate it in the beginning but you’ll grow to love it eventually! I also don’t really hit lower body anymore as I didn’t like the way it made my legs look but I had to give up some glutes. If you’re on the shorter side, getting to where you want to be is still possible trust me and goodluck!