I've struggled with my weight ever since I was young, but I am taking control of that and am making significant progress.

I've tried various kinds of diets, and have found some success with many of them, but the only diet that has had sustained weight loss results is the Keto diet.

When I last hit a plateau, which was just under 280lbs, I rebounded to 290lbs and decided to seek additional help. I received a RMR test that showed my resting metabolic rate was 1987 calories. It was suggested that I try a low carbohydrate diet, which I researched and found the Keto diet style.

Fast forward and I am now approximately 100lbs from my start weight, about 50 of which have been lost this year, and I hope to lose another 50 before the end of the year. When I reach this goal, I will switch gears towards the next goal.

I will again take the RMR test to see where I am at metabolically so that I may better maintain my new found weight. I will then allow myself to rotate between "bulking" and "cutting" phases, limiting fat gains while allowing myself to increase muscle mass more quickly.

These are long term goals to be sure, but I do set smaller goals for myself and allow myself to enjoy life on occasion! However, I wish to push through to no less than 220 before the end of year, preferably 200, but I am sure that the weight loss will slow before I reach that point and the end of the year may be unrealistic.