A dedicated gym bunny has opened up about why she’s at her “happiest” since she gained over 2st (40lbs).
Online fitness coach Lulu, known as Grow With Lulu, often posts fitness advice to her over 37,000 Instagram followers.
Lulu often works to create body positive content to help women feel strong and confident.
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In a recent post she’s opened up about why she’s never been happier since gaining weight.
The content creator posted two snaps of herself side-by-side to show just how her body has transformed in recent years.
One showed her posing in her gym gear looking very lean and a lot skinnier, while the other showed her looking more muscular, healthier and totally amazing.
In the post she revealed that she’s gained 40lbs since the first picture was taken, and said she’s developed a whole “new mindset” towards nutrition.
She said women should be striving for fitness results that “empower” them, as opposed to striving for a specific look or a certain number on the scale.
(Image: @grow.with.lulu/Instagram)
Writing on Instagram, Lulu said: “Nowhere near my smallest self but definitely my happiest.
“As women we’re told SO often that fitness means shrinking ourselves down as much as possible.
“Like so many of us, I spent AGES fully bought into the myths that are constantly marketed to us.
“I’ll be able to love myself if I just lose a couple more pounds.
“I have to lift light weights so I get toned.
“The less I eat, the faster I’ll see results.
“There’s around a year and a half between these photos, and in that time I’ve built not only a new body (>40 lbs heavier), but also a whole new mindset toward training and nutrition.
“When I stopped wasting my time trying to shrink, EVERYTHING else just fell into place.
“If you aren’t enjoying your fitness habits, you’re doing it wrong the best advice I can possibly give is to choose results that empower you, not ones that drain you.”
(Image: @grow.with.lulu/Instagram)
Since sharing the inspiring snaps more than 5,000 have liked Lulu’s post.
Nearly 100 people also commented to thank her for sharing her story, and to tell her she looks “amazing.”
One person said: “Same. I feel so much better.
“I’ve gained around 8lbs since Jan. You look amazing.”
A second commented: “You look amazing. Can’t agree more with the caption.”
A third added: “Queen. Who’d chose to be the girl on the left?
“Your progress is incredible.”
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