# @lilycook.pt on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DLIp8rvvxxL
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61528117-lilycookpt-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-20T20:00:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Lily Cook (@lilycook.pt) — https://gondola.cc/lilycook.pt

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Transform your mindset, body, and life—and join me on this journey to holistic strength and confidence! 

I want to share my personal journey with you, because even as a PT, I’m constantly striving to improve myself and my progress. The lessons I’ve learned over the past few years have been invaluable!

Breaking free from the cycle of restriction and deficits by embracing maintenance calories has been life-changing. Letting go of the stress of tracking every detail and the urge to over-exercise was liberating. I shifted my focus from intense HIIT workouts to strength training, prioritising heavy lifting to build muscle.

Upping my protein intake to 2.2–2.5 grams per kilogram of body weight has made a significant difference, alongside prioritising rest, quality sleep, and recovery. Where I once feared muscle gain, I’ve discovered that true confidence comes from being strong, not just thin.

This journey has also taught me to adjust my perception of my body as my goals evolved. I stopped obsessing over the scale and instead focused on building muscle, adding creatine, and making sure I got enough carbs to support my energy.

This journey has taught me that confidence doesn’t come from being thin—it comes from being strong, healthy, and aligned with your goals. And the best part? You don’t have to do it alone. 

Are you ready to break free from restrictive habits and build the strength you’ve always dreamed of? 

Join the Metaphysical Wellness Program and let’s grow stronger, inside and out. 

Real change takes time, but together, we’ve got this. Let’s make it happen!

DM me ‘let’s go!’ to get started.

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