A woman cut her body fat in half and gained 6 pounds of muscle with 4 habits

"Scarlett Espinoza was just getting serious about the gym when an accident set her back. She was practicing handstands at home in Miami, fell, and broke her ankle in three places. It took her months to relearn how to walk. Espinoza, 38, was frustrated by how challenging even basic tasks were - and nervous about losing her stride. Seeing her parents aging had gotten her thinking more seriously about longevity."

"Now, less than a year later, she's back in the gym and stronger than she's ever been. Shortly after starting to exercise again, Espinoza joined a two-month challenge from Life Time Fitness and overhauled her routine. Her results - losing 14 pounds, gaining 6 pounds of muscle, and cutting her body fat percentage in half - made her the national winner of the challenge with a $10,000 prize."

"But the intense 60-day routine wasn't sustainable; within a week, Espinoza found she was reverting to old habits that threatened to overturn her progress. By focusing on strategies she could stick to, Espinoza adjusted to a flexible diet and exercise plan so she could maintain all her hard-earned results."

Scarlett Espinoza broke her ankle in three places while practicing handstands, requiring months to relearn walking and prompting concern about long-term mobility. She resumed training within a year and entered a two-month Life Time Fitness challenge, losing 14 pounds, gaining 6 pounds of muscle, and halving her body-fat percentage to win a national title and $10,000. The 60-day regimen proved unsustainable, so she shifted to manageable habits and a flexible diet. She now balances high-protein meals with occasional dessert and pairs weightlifting with rest days to preserve strength and results.

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