Gemma Ruegg

My scale weight was up 3.2 pounds in 24 hours. Here are 10 reasons I’m not panicking about it: 1. I would have to eat roughly 10,500 calories above maintenance to gain 3 pounds of fat. I didn’t do that in one day—and I couldn’t do it in a week. 2. I’ve had a couple of challenging workouts this week, and I’m feeling sore. Increased inflammation is likely, and that’s okay. My body is repairing itself and becoming stronger. 3. I ate some saltier foods and enjoyed a carb-rich meal yesterday, so...

Hello, and welcome — this is my very first blog post, and I’m so glad you’re here. I wanted to start by telling you who I am, why I’m here, and what drives me every single day. Because this gym isn’t just a building with equipment. It’s personal. There was a time when fitness and weight felt like a constant battle. I struggled with my weight and my relationship with exercise — it wasn’t easy, and I didn’t always feel like I was winning. Alongside that, I’ve lived with mental health challenges...