M/25/5’11” [230lbs > 157lbs = 73lbs] | 18 months
![M/25/5'11" [230lbs > 157lbs = 73lbs] | 18 months](https://preview.redd.it/mq0umhmzkxgd1.jpeg?auto=webp&s=5767a1e3cfa044f18a5ed39f9b97f69864a5ba49 "M/25/5'11\" [230lbs > 157lbs = 73lbs] | 18 months 1")
Decided to lose weight after finally realizing how unhappy I was with myself. I also wanted my son to grow up and see me healthy. It’s time to put on weight again, but I’m terrified of gaining weight. I’d like to minimize fat gain, and try to put on more lean mass. Any tips?
![F/27/5’6 [250>150] 10 months | 100lbs lost](https://preview.redd.it/6meqd4kj85md1.jpeg?auto=webp&s=03e6d81204620751c40696edaee44026fbb899d1 "F/27/5’6 [250>150] 10 months | 100lbs lost")
![M/24/6’00” [154lbs > 190lbs = 36lbs] There’s about 5 years of difference here. The first pic is from somewhere 2017. The second pic I took yesterday. Sometimes it’s hard to see the progress until you see some older pictures of yourself.](https://preview.redd.it/9j9ec52ygj891.jpg?auto=webp&s=d9f82657af1c3015c4392446e97cfd5f5ca02585 "M/24/6’00” [154lbs > 190lbs = 36lbs] There’s about 5 years of difference here. The first pic is from somewhere 2017. The second pic I took yesterday. Sometimes it’s hard to see the progress until you see some older pictures of yourself.")
![F/23/5’10” [273 > 194 = 79 lbs] (14 months) I finally got the courage to weigh myself after being scared for so long it would still say 273. My goal is 180 and i’m almost there!](https://preview.redd.it/dtqbmsszo5ob1.jpg?auto=webp&s=7c934302d9d9268570c42bf141e4d46fa7018872 "F/23/5’10” [273 > 194 = 79 lbs] (14 months) I finally got the courage to weigh myself after being scared for so long it would still say 273. My goal is 180 and i’m almost there!")