So upon going to college I ended up gaining 30 pounds. This was the heaviest I had ever been, almost 200. I hated it and I hated myself for letting myself go like that. My uni has an all you can eat commons so obviously I indulged... a lot. I struggled with how much I gained because it’s hard to see change when you look at yourself in the mirror everyday. Flash forward to my sophomore year. I’m at my heaviest, and I join the rowing team because 1) I have always had a slight interest in rowing, and 2) I knew that I needed to be forced to work out if I was going to accomplish anything.

So beginning of the year, weighing around 198, I join the rowing team and by the end of my sophomore year, I weigh around 175. I loved rowing, and I loved the memories and muscle it brought me, but unfortunately I am no longer in it due to some personal reasons.

Junior year, now living in an apartment, I am able to monitor more easily what I eat and how much I eat now that I no longer have a buffet of food two times a day.

I now weigh 154 pounds. I have lost about 45 pounds and I am very proud of the progress I have made thus far. I feel much more happier and confident than before. However, I am still not satisfied. I still see many flaws and many things I need to work on. Like I said before, it’s hard to really notice change when you see yourself in the mirror everyday. I am currently on the keto diet but I know it’s not a diet I should keep up with for very long, nor do I want to.

The reason for my post is that I feel as though I have plateaued. My goal is to be 140, but I am struggling. I eat healthy foods, and under 1300 calories a day and I also work out. I’m left wondering what else there is I can do that would make an impact. If there is anyone who may have some advice I would really appreciate it.

Please no hate..

Thanks for letting me share ladies ♥️