Body Recomp Help!
I’m looking for some honest advice from people who have been in a similar spot.
I’m 5’3” and currently 124 lbs. Historically I’ve hovered around 122 and at one point recently got up to ~128, so I’ve been fluctuating a bit. I’m getting married at the end of September and would love to get to around 115ish. I was there about 5 years ago and felt very confident. Recently did SECA and was at 22.7 BMI and 21.9% fat mass percentage.
I think what stands in my way often is the abundance of information out there and trying to figure out what works for me.. I have great fitness fundamentals and muscle. I live in a big city and walk 10k steps if not more daily, workout 5-6 time a week between (Pilates - solidcore- lifting and other group fitness) I would say at least 2 Pilates days and the rest a mix. I am a marathon runner and come from a competitive sport background.
From a nutrition standpoint I really try to do the best I can. I would say 70-80% I Eat very clean and Whole Foods. I tend to struggle with a seeet tooth and sticking to consistent calorie targets/ tracking. So could improve here. That being said I always hit or exceed my protein goal. I often feel bloated and like I look better from the front than the side (if that makes sense!)recently started doing creatine too.
I’m looking for tips.. I would like to drop 8-10 pounds by September so want to know this is possible. Please let me know what worked for you from activity to nutrition and everything between.
How long were your cuts? How do you do your splits? What really matters.
Posted Feb 21, 2026, 5:27 PM UTC