Hi all, I'm Karen and my goal is to lose fat without losing muscle. My last meal would probably be an amazing steak with all the sides!

Today I conquered The Cloud! 😭🙌🏼 It was actually supposed to be Friday, but my friend couldn’t make it — and looking back, I think it worked out perfectly because it was SO hot! 🥵😂 Today was much cooler, which made such a difference. For anyone who doesn’t know, The Cloud is a steep hill in the Peak District near Bosley — and believe me, it definitely tested me! 😂 A couple of years ago, I attempted Mam Tor, also in the Peak District, and struggled so much that halfway up, I had to stop. I just couldn’t go any further. Fast forward to today… I’ve conquered The Cloud! 😭💪🏼 And I’m honestly SO chuffed with myself. My fitness has changed massively this year compared with previous years, and it hasn’t happened overnight. It’s been the result of consistently working on my steps, nutrition, sleep, hydration and workouts, but also my mindset. I’ve kept pushing myself, challenging myself and doing things I never thought I could. Today was proof that the work is paying off. ❤️ I went prepared too! 😂 ⚡ Electrolytes 💪🏼 Creatine + protein concoction before I set off 💧 Stayed hydrated 🥾 Hiking boots 👕 Comfortable clothing 🧠 And the mindset of “just keep going.” And I DID. 🙌🏼 The views from the top were absolutely worth every single step. ☁️🏔️ A huge THANK YOU to EVERYONE (Love you guys! 🫶) who gave me advice beforehand! ❤️ But I’m not finished… OCTOBER HAS A DATE WITH AN OLD ENEMY. 👀⛰️ Mam Tor. The mountain that stopped me. The one I couldn’t finish. But I’m a different person now. In October, I’m going back — and I WILL get to the top. 💪🏼🔥 A couple of years ago, Mam Tor stopped me in my tracks. Today, I conquered The Cloud. Next up… Mam Tor. ⛰️ And if there’s one thing I’m taking from this, it’s this: Don’t let something you couldn’t do yesterday convince you that you can’t do it tomorrow. ❤️ Keep showing up. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. Keep working on yourself — even when progress feels slow. You might surprise yourself with just how far you can climb. 🏔️✨

Hi. My name is Michelle Marlowe and Im going through some things personally. Im not happy anymore. I have gained weight and most days I don't even wanna participate in my own life. My goal by doing this is hopefully to get my ass back on track. No one likes being miserable. My last meal would be either grilled tuna blackfin tuna filet with rosemary garlic mashed potatoes, greenbeans and buttery, creamy southern polenta or a 9 ounce filet , Pittsburgh or ultra rare. Also, im from Alabama.

There are so many fires around the country and we keep getting new ones here in Utah. Yesterday, a new fire started near my home. I am hoping everyone stays safe. Prayers welcome. The first couple pictures are from the street at the side of my house. We were watching the flames come and go and the planes dropping water and fire retardant.

It's rater difficult for me. I know what I have to do, but sometimes living it is another story. Last week I started again to track my food seriously. I knew I was eating to luch calories because my weight either stayed or increased. Turns out I was eating like 200 to 300 kcl per day more than I should for losing weight. I'll focus on my mealprep and tracking my food properly to lose the weight I want. For me its a tiny win to understand this better and knowing how to go forward. Will there be difficult days? Yes, but as I learned. One the is not the end.