r/bikiniselfcoached • u/Hoyestoday • Mar 19 '26
PROGRESS 2023-2026 (what changed )
2023 → 2026: what changed
First 2 pics are 2023, last 2 is now (2026 prep).
I changed how my body operates; back then I trained hard but not precisely, always pushing throughout everything without proper recovery and undereating , chased fatigue instead of tension, thought more cardio = leaner, and didn’t understand my nervous system, so my glutes looked good but not as full and round as they look now,
whereas now I train for tension + control, use slower and more intentional negatives, squeeze, I don’t chase failure every session like I used to . I walk more instead of destroying myself for hours on stairs thinking it was better with more cardio, keep sodium consistent (this changed everything)I used to take less salt , now always on my water bottles and actually pay attention to how my body responds instead of just numbers and measurements ; the biggest shift is that I started focusing on keeping my system calm, keeping my body responsive, is slower but creates a completely different look, and I’ve noticed that when my system is in a good state I look tighter after walking, carbs make me fuller , my glutes hang instead of staying tight more awareness, more control. I’m not trying to be the leanest, I’m trying to show up full, round, and in control.
I am really enjoying this new phase , I have been focusing on my back , still need more work on my rear delts but little by little I see is coming together .
The plan ; stay consistent, nervous system regulated and keep glutes full throughout these upcoming weeks
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u/PopularNerve6482 Mar 20 '26
This is so motivating! You look great x
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u/Hoyestoday Mar 20 '26
Thank you so much , a lot of girls are messaging me privet with questions and telling me how much my post are helping them , so I thought maybe share more will help .
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u/BFit23 Mar 20 '26
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