For Harvey, it’s been a “long quest” to figure out the ideal workout for her body— eschewing the high-intensity workouts of LA institution Barry’s for strength training via Dogpound gym , before realizing only pilates’s resistance-rooted methods would prevent old injuries from flaring up.
“I loved it there, but I have an old knee and an old back injury that messes with me sometimes,” she says. “So it was getting hard for me to do the gym thing every day. So, I was like, ‘Okay, I’ll try pilates, I think I can handle it.’ When I tell you I literally died, I have not had a harder workout in my life. I was shaking. I felt muscles I didn’t even know existed. I just got hooked and intentionally set a goal for myself. I was like, ‘I’m going to have [visible] abs.
It’s been a long journey to “balance” for Harvey, who, like many young women, has embarked on highly restrictive, unsustainable diets and cardio-heavy workout regimens only to contend with sugar cravings or binging. But now, the “ultimate foodie” knows her body better than ever, particularly what a healthy caloric intake looks like to maintain a high metabolic rate for balanced hormones, a boosted mood, and more fuel.
“I think, when I was trying to lose fat, I definitely had to figure out what my BMI is, what my caloric intake is to maintain or [be in a deficit]… I had to figure out my rhythm and the pattern that works for my body. Now, I’ve found what works for me.” Perhaps the most exciting part of hearing Lori Harvey unravel her journey is her acknowledgment that, well, it is one. While many influencers may credit “I woke up like this” genetics or skinny teas, Harvey is the first to admit that her physique is the result of discipline. It’s not the result of some six-week challenge, unattainable personal trainer-nutritionist combo, or overnight wonder procedure.
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