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Hello, everyone. This will be my second round of the PhD application cycle. In my first round, I applied to 8 programs, and the results were 7 rejections and 1 acceptance. However, I had to decline my only acceptance due to financial constraints and a feeling of unpreparedness. This cycle, I did more in-depth research on programs and decided to apply to 15, with 7 as funded Master's programs and 8 as PhD programs.

With my list ready, I reached the next step of preparing my curriculum vitae for the applications, and I would like some advice on making it better if anyone is willing to take the time. Unfortunately, I can't upload it in this post, so I have to copy and paste it. If you have any suggestions, especially from those who have experienced the cycles and succeeded, I would take all of them into consideration. Thank you all for your time and effort to look to my post. I truly appreciate it.

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Humanities                                                                                    August 2025
Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles
Thesis: From Wives and Mothers to Entrepreneurs and Leaders: How Women and Their Societal Contributions Developed Pre-Colonial West Africa

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology                                                                              March 2019
Minor in African Studies
University of California, Los Angeles

RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS
Governance, Political Authority, and State Formation in Pre-Colonial West Africa
Gender, Sexuality, and Social Organization in Pre-Colonial West African Societies

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Editor and Style Guide Leader                                                                March 2018-June 2018
UCLA Undergraduate Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences                      Los Angeles, CA

• Led a review team in the evaluation, selection, and refinement of research articles for publication in the undergraduate journal.
• Collaborated with fellow editors to strengthen the argumentation, structure, and clarity of the selected research to ensure adherence to academic and stylistic standards.
• Gained hands-on experience with peer review, editorial processes, and academic publication standards.

Cohort Student                                                                                             April 2017-May 2017
UCLA Undergraduate Research Center: Humanities, Arts, and Social Science   Los Angeles, CA

• Developed fundamental research skills in methodology, literature review, and data analysis within the humanities and social sciences. 
• Completed faculty-directed research projects that emphasized critical inquiry and scholarly communication.
• Evaluated and provided feedback on research projects produced by fellow undergraduate scholars.

PROJECTS
“The Border Relationship Between the Mali and Songhai Empires,” Borders & Borderlands- Professor...., Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, Spring 2025. 

• Investigated the role of borders in shaping the complex political and cultural relationship between the Mali and Songhai Empires and their broader impact on medieval West Africa.
• Employed both primary and secondary sources to critically examine how territorial boundaries influenced inter-imperial dynamics and regional development.
• Demonstrated advanced historical research skills through the analysis of sources and interpretation of the Mali–Songhai relationship within the context of West African state formation.

“The Nigerian Migration and its Impact on Health in the United States,” International Health and Population Displacement- Professor..., Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, Fall 2024.

• Conducted an in-depth analysis of the relationship between Nigerian migration to the United States (1980s–2000s) and the immigrant health outcomes. 
• Utilized qualitative research methods and secondary data sources to examine the intersections of migration, assimilation, and health.
• Demonstrated advanced research, analytical, and critical thinking skills through comprehensive data interpretation and synthesis of existing scholarly works.

 

PRESENTATIONS

• I.... “Black Women: The Backbone yet Outcast of the #MeToo Movement.”  Oral presentation at the MSMU 12th Annual Academic Symposium. April 8, 2025. Los Angeles, CA.
•  I.... “The Impact of Society’s Ignorance About Women and Their Historical Contributions.” Oral presentation at the MSMU 11th Annual Academic Symposium. April 11, 2024. Los Angeles, CA.

 

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Secretary/Historian                                                                         March 2016-September 2018
Tau Theta Pi, Beta Chapter, UCLA

• Curated and organized photos from chapter members to produce an annual video documentary of sorority activities. 
• Coordinated weekly mandatory meetings, including securing locations and preparing agendas. 
• Maintained records of member participation and updated event information.

 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer                                                                                          September 2012-March 2019
Vice Provost Initiative for Pre-College (VIP) Scholars Program, UCLA

• Prepared event spaces and ensured the materials were properly arranged.
• Assisted high school students and families with questions and provided program guidance.
• Advised students on college planning and supported them in navigating pre-college decisions.

 

SKILLS
Research and Analytical Skills

• Skilled in conducting archival, qualitative, and comparative historical research
• Proficient in critically analyzing research sources to develop historical arguments

Writing and Communication 

• Produced well-structured research papers, reports, and analytical essays.
• Effective at presenting complex historical concepts in both written and oral formats.

 

Data Collection and Interpretation

• Competent in the organization and interpretation of qualitative data from historical and cultural contexts.
• Skilled in the integration of large volumes of information to identify patterns and relationships.

 

Critical Thinking 

• Strong ability to apply interdisciplinary frameworks to historical research
• Adept in the evaluation and integration of multiple scholarly perspectives

Organization and Collaboration

• Skilled in managing research projects, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a high level of organization under minimal supervision. 
• Detail-oriented with classroom coordination and research activities. 
• Collaborated in both interdisciplinary and multicultural academic environments

Archival Management and Digital Literacy 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and data organization tools
• Efficient in digital archives and research databases (JSTOR, ProQuest, Google Scholar)
• Skilled in locating, cataloging, and managing historical and ethnographic sources

LANGUAGES

• English: Fluent
• French: Proficient
• Spanish: Conversational

I apologize in advance if my post becomes too long, but my background and context will help with comprehension. I really struggled to decide putting my thoughts out here in hopes of receiving some help in the community.

For starters, I am 28F (29 in late 2026), and I feel I have achieved nothing truly signficant in life. While I tried all I could throughout my childhood and teenage years to be a good student in hopes of getting a good education (because you know, the American Dream), it was not enough to cope with the unfortunate circumstances that occurred and continue to impact me to this day. From a strict and emotionally abusive father who eventually passed in 2016, to mental health struggles (mainly depression and anxiety) in the early 2020s due to trauma and the inability to cope as an adult, it's been a long, winding road where I'm barely functioning.

Despite all this, I managed to complete some things that were expected of me- primarily going to college and getting a Bachelor's in 2019 and a Master's in 2025. While most people see them as significant life accomplishments, I don't really view them that way because I feel that my struggles caused me to be behind my peers. Sometimes I would look up social media profiles of my old classmates and friends (I know that sounds creepy), and see that they got their lives together and on track. The comparison makes what I have done insignificant and creates deep insecurity about myself, which makes me think that I've been wasting my life and am failing at it.

Now, I am living in a rundown one-bedroom apartment that I have lived in with my father (who passed in 2016) and brother since I was a child, and I want to move out. I also live in this apartment with my younger brother, who just sleeps, eats, and plays video games while barely trying to find a job to try to support himself, which leaves me with the one to handle all the bills and essentials, which a part-time job that I resent. While I know that the job market is shit and most of the time I don't blame my brother, sometimes I would be full of resentment towards him for not even trying hard enough to get something to at least help me get some of the load off me. It has reached the point that I think he's just being lazy, and he doesn't want to try, and this has caused me to snap at him once in a while.

I know that there are people out there who are faring worse than I am, but sometimes it doesn't feel that way because lately I have been thinking that I've led myself into a pit that I'm now stuck in, and I don't know how to get out. Sometimes I would think about just dropping everything and disappearing to start somewhere new without any of the issues I'm dealing with right now, but I feel that wouldn't really solve anything. I would try to reach out to my two close friends and Mom (legally stepmother), but they have their own lives, and they wouldn't really understand, so I would just be wasting their time for nothing.

Once again, I really apologize for the long post, but I'm hoping to get some advice or suggestions from anyone in the community, especially those who were or are in a similar situations than I am in right now. Anything would help because I will really consider them. Thank you once again.

I apologize in advance if my post becomes too long, but my background and context will help with comprehension. I really struggled to decide putting my thoughts out here in hopes of receiving some help in the community.

For starters, I am 28F (29 in late 2026), and I feel I have achieved nothing truly signficant in life. While I tried all I could throughout my childhood and teenage years to be a good student in hopes of getting a good education (because you know, the American Dream), it was not enough to cope with the unfortunate circumstances that occurred and continue to impact me to this day. From a strict and emotionally abusive father who eventually passed in 2016, to mental health struggles (mainly depression and anxiety) in the early 2020s due to trauma and the inability to cope as an adult, it's been a long, winding road where I'm barely functioning.

Despite all this, I managed to complete some things that were expected of me- primarily going to college and getting a Bachelor's in 2019 and a Master's in 2025. While most people see them as significant life accomplishments, I don't really view them that way because I feel that my struggles caused me to be behind my peers. Sometimes I would look up social media profiles of my old classmates and friends (I know that sounds creepy), and see that they got their lives together and on track. The comparison makes what I have done insignificant and creates deep insecurity about myself, which makes me think that I've been wasting my life and am failing at it.

Now, I am living in a rundown one-bedroom apartment that I have lived in with my father (who passed in 2016) and brother since I was a child, and I want to move out. I also live in this apartment with my younger brother, who just sleeps, eats, and plays video games while barely trying to find a job to try to support himself, which leaves me with the one to handle all the bills and essentials, which a part-time job that I resent. While I know that the job market is shit and most of the time I don't blame my brother, sometimes I would be full of resentment towards him for not even trying hard enough to get something to at least help me get some of the load off me. It has reached the point that I think he's just being lazy, and he doesn't want to try, and this has caused me to snap at him once in a while.

I know that there are people out there who are faring worse than I am, but sometimes it doesn't feel that way because lately I have been thinking that I've led myself into a pit that I'm now stuck in, and I don't know how to get out. Sometimes I would think about just dropping everything and disappearing to start somewhere new without any of the issues I'm dealing with right now, but I feel that wouldn't really solve anything. I would try to reach out to my two close friends and Mom (legally stepmother), but they have their own lives, and they wouldn't really understand, so I would just be wasting their time for nothing.

Once again, I really apologize for the long post, but I'm hoping to get some advice or suggestions from anyone in the community, especially those who were or are in a similar situations than I am in right now. Anything would help because I will really consider them. Thank you once again.

Hello, I am looking for advice and suggestions regarding my plans for the 2nd round of the Application Cycle in Fall 2026.

For starters, I did my first application round in Fall 2025, where I applied to 9 universities for the History PhD program. It resulted in 8 rejections and 1 acceptance without funding, which I had to turn down (basically all rejections). It made me feel down and anxious for a while, as I felt I wasn't good enough to enter the academic space. But I snapped out of it and decided to try for a second round and be more strategic.

Looking through suggestions from my previous posts and spending almost 2 weeks researching, I managed to come up with a longer list of schools and programs to apply to, resulting in 23 programs: Master's and PhDs combined. I know the list is a lot, but for me, it's better to have more options than restrict myself and be rejected with no options again.

You can take my academic experiences into consdieration which I put below:

Undergraduate Degree: BA in Anthropology, minor in African Studies, UCLA, 2015-2019, GPA- 3.195

Graduate Degree: MA in Humanities, concentration in History, Mount Saint Mary's University, 2023-2025, GPA- 3.909.

Projects: 1. “The Nigerian Migration and its Impact on Health in the United States,” Fall 2024. 2. “The Border Relationship Between the Mali and Songhai Empires,” Spring 2025. 3. Master's Thesis- From Wives and Mothers to Entrepreneurs and Leaders: How Women and Their Societal Contributions Developed Pre-Colonial West Africa.

Conferences: 1. “The Impact of Society’s Ignorance About Women and Their Historical Contributions.” MSMU 11th Annual Academic Symposium. 2024. 2. “Black Women: The Backbone yet Outcast of the #MeToo Movement.” MSMU 12th Annual Academic Symposium. 2025.

Research: 1. Cohort Student -UCLA Undergraduate Research Center: Humanities, Arts, and Social Science, 2017. 2. Editor and Style Guide Leader- UCLA Undergraduate Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences, 2018.        

This is the list I made based on the program, funding support, and network for better opportunities:

MA in African Studies: 1. UCLA: African Studies, 2. University of Wisconsin-Madison: African Cultural Studies, 3. Howard University: African Studies, 4. Cal State LA: Pan African Studies with Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, 5. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: African Studies with Dual MS in Information Science, 6. University of Delaware: Africana Studies

MA in History: 1. University of Wisconsin-Madison: History with Master's Certificate in African Cultural Studies, 2. Howard University: History, 3. University of Delaware: History with Graduate Certificate in Africana Studies, 4. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: History with Dual MS in Information Science, 5. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill: History with Graduate Minor in African, African American, and Diaspora Studies

PhD in African Studies: 1. University of Wisconsin-Madison: African Cultural Studies, 2. Howard University: African Studies, 3. Michigan State University: African American and African Studies, 4. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill: MA Africana Studies path to PhD program, 5. Cornell University: African Studies

PhD in History: 1. UCLA: MA History path to PhD program, 2. Indiana University Bloomington: History with PhD minor in African Studies, 3. Howard University: History, 4. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: History with Graduate Minor in African Studies, 5. Michigan State University: History, 6. University of Washington: MA History, path to PhD program, 7. Emory University: History

I apologize for my long post, but I would like to hear any advice and suggestions based on the information and list I provided, which I will take all into consideration.

Hello, I am looking for advice and suggestions regarding my plans for the 2nd round of the Application Cycle in Fall 2026.

For starters, I did my first application round in Fall 2025, where I applied to 9 universities for the History PhD program. It resulted in 8 rejections and 1 acceptance without funding, which I had to turn down (basically all rejections). It made me feel down and anxious for a while, as I felt I wasn't good enough to enter the academic space. But I snapped out of it and decided to try for a second round and be more strategic.

Looking through suggestions from my previous posts and spending almost 2 weeks researching, I managed to come up with a longer list of schools and programs to apply to, resulting in 23 programs: Master's and PhDs combined. I know the list is a lot, but for me, it's better to have more options than restrict myself and be rejected with no options again.

You can take my academic experiences into consideration, which I put below:

Undergraduate Degree: BA in Anthropology, minor in African Studies, UCLA, 2015-2019, GPA- 3.195

Graduate Degree: MA in Humanities, concentration in History, Mount Saint Mary's University, 2023-2025, GPA- 3.909.

Projects: 1. “The Nigerian Migration and its Impact on Health in the United States,” Fall 2024. 2. “The Border Relationship Between the Mali and Songhai Empires,” Spring 2025. 3. Master's Thesis- From Wives and Mothers to Entrepreneurs and Leaders: How Women and Their Societal Contributions Developed Pre-Colonial West Africa.

Conferences: 1. “The Impact of Society’s Ignorance About Women and Their Historical Contributions.” MSMU 11th Annual Academic Symposium. 2024. 2. “Black Women: The Backbone yet Outcast of the #MeToo Movement.” MSMU 12th Annual Academic Symposium. 2025.

Research: 1. Cohort Student -UCLA Undergraduate Research Center: Humanities, Arts, and Social Science, 2017. 2. Editor and Style Guide Leader- UCLA Undergraduate Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences, 2018.        

This is the list I made based on the program, funding support, and network for better opportunities:

MA in African Studies: 1. UCLA: African Studies, 2. University of Wisconsin-Madison: African Cultural Studies, 3. Howard University: African Studies, 4. Cal State LA: Pan African Studies with Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, 5. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: African Studies with Dual MS in Information Science, 6. University of Delaware: Africana Studies

MA in History: 1. University of Wisconsin-Madison: History with Master's Certificate in African Cultural Studies, 2. Howard University: History, 3. University of Delaware: History with Graduate Certificate in Africana Studies, 4. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: History with Dual MS in Information Science, 5. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill: History with Graduate Minor in African, African American, and Diaspora Studies

PhD in African Studies: 1. University of Wisconsin-Madison: African Cultural Studies, 2. Howard University: African Studies, 3. Michigan State University: African American and African Studies, 4. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill: MA Africana Studies path to PhD program, 5. Cornell University: African Studies

PhD in History: 1. UCLA: MA History path to PhD program, 2. Indiana University Bloomington: History with PhD minor in African Studies, 3. Howard University: History, 4. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: History with Graduate Minor in African Studies, 5. Michigan State University: History, 6. University of Washington: MA History, path to PhD program, 7. Emory University: History

I apologize for my long post, but I would like to hear any advice and suggestions based on the information and list I provided, which I will take all into consideration.

Hello. I decided to turn down the offer for the History PhD program due to a lack of funding. I've already reached out to the Admissions Office through email twice, but there hasn't been any response from them. I'm already aware of the communications issue with them, but I still went through that route just in case. However, I'm wondering if there's any other way to let them know I am turning down their offer. Should I contact the department chair or the Grad School Dean? I don't want to keep trying to send email everyday just to have them charge me with something that I will have no part of. Any advice will help.

I was accepted into Howard's History PhD program last week, and while I was shocked and excited, I became anxious when considering the costs. I saw the financial aid package during the weekend, and saw that I only received loans and nothing else- no grants, scholarships, or even work study. Even with the loans, it still would not be enough to pay for this year.

With a heavy heart, I decided to defer to next year, because I'm hoping that I will have a better financial preparation and outcome. While I'm disappointed in making this decision, I'm trying to see the bright side of things, since I realized there are some things that I need to do while I defer and head to Howard next year instead.

Despite the deferment decision, there are some concerns I have. First and foremost, I'm worried that my deferment will not be accepted, and I will have to drop out instead. Second, I'm also worried that Howard's Admissions department will not respond to my deferment email since I know that their communication is not the best. With that, I'm wondering who I should reach out to instead of Admissions.

Despite these concerns, I also have some questions regarding preparation for the next year. I would like to know from those who deferred, especially current and former PhD students, what they did to get the finances in order. I already know about applying for the assistantships, which I am going to spend the summer preparing for, but I also want to any other access to funds, especially grants and scholarships. Also, I would like to know if there is anything I would have to do during the deferment to make myself a stronger applicant than the other candidates for next year. I'm looking into doing independent research, internships, and other possibilities to get some experience and enhance myself.

I really appreciate those who took the time to help me with this situation. Any advice and suggestions are taken into consideration.

I was accepted into Howard's History PhD program last week, and while I was shocked and excited, I became anxious when considering the costs. I saw the financial aid package during the weekend, and saw that I only received loans and nothing else- no grants, scholarships, or even work study. Even with the loans, it still would not be enough to pay for this year.

With a heavy heart, I decided to defer to next year, because I'm hoping that I will have a better financial preparation and outcome. While I'm disappointed in making this decision, I'm trying to see the bright side of things, since I realized there are some things that I need to do while I defer and head to Howard next year instead.

Despite the deferment decision, there are some concerns I have. First and foremost, I'm worried that my deferment will not be accepted, and I will have to drop out instead. Second, I'm also worried that Howard's Admissions department will not respond to my deferment email since I know that their communication is not the best. With that, I'm wondering who I should reach out to instead of Admissions.

Despite these concerns, I also have some questions regarding preparation for the next year. I would like to know from those who deferred, especially current and former PhD students, what they did to get the finances in order. I already know about applying for the assistantships, which I am going to spend the summer preparing for, but I also want to any other access to funds, especially grants and scholarships. Also, I would like to know if there is anything I would have to do during the deferment to make myself a stronger applicant than the other candidates for next year. I'm looking into doing independent research, internships, and other possibilities to get some experience and enhance myself.

I really appreciate those who took the time to help me with this situation. Any advice and suggestions are taken into consideration.

I apologize for the long post, but I really need some advice from fellow students and alumni who have gone through similar situations that I am going through.

I applied for the History PhD program on 2/13, and I received the acceptance email just yesterday, 5/13. This was just a shock to me because it was my only acceptance I got out of the 9 PhD applications I did for the Fall 26 cycle, and it was my first round. While this acceptance is great, life-changing even, it also made me extremely anxious once the shock wore off, particularly with the funding, because I truly did not expect to be accepted somewhere in my first round.

The letter stated that the acceptance does not mean guaranteed funding, which I expect, since I know that the History department will be the one to handle that. However, my anxiety began to kick in when I saw that the competitive assistantships were already closed because they were specified for priority applicants- the ones who turned in their applications around 11/15. This made me panic because I had sent my application to meet the regular 2/15 deadline instead, and just received my acceptance 5/13, which, in my opinion, is a little long and makes me a bit concerned. I know that the PhD programs usually cover the tuition cost for their students, provide stipends (they're supposed to imo) in exchange for the latter to work as teaching and research assistants. But I'm worried that I sent my application a bit too late to receive enough to cover the expenses.

I've looked through previous Reddit posts regarding Howard, and they have mentioned that there are plenty of issues with the university, specifically, a lack of communication when it comes to financial aid issues. But I also looked into other options from the same posts, and they mentioned looking for fellowships and scholarships, but it seems that they are limited, since once again, I did not expect to be accepted. So, because of this, I applied for FAFSA yesterday, even though it's not required for PhD applicants since the school is normally supposed to cover the expenses, but I really don't want it to be the case where I would have to use loans to cover them instead, due to my tardiness.

I don't know what else to do, and this caused me anxiety to the point of losing sleep over it. I would appreciate any advice on this issue, especially from current and alumni PhD students who have gone through something similar. Like, who should I reach out to? When should I reach out? What places should I apply for extra funding, particularly for fellowships and scholarships? I really don't want to defer because I feel this is my only chance to enter into my dream PhD program, and I may never get another chance, so any, ANY, suggestion would be helpful.

Thank you all for your advice and help, especially with my long post.

I apologize for the long post, but I really need some advice from fellow students and alumni who have gone through similar situations that I am going through.

I applied for the History PhD program on 2/13, and I received the acceptance email just yesterday, 5/13. This was just a shock to me because it was my only acceptance I got out of the 9 PhD applications I did for the Fall 26 cycle, and it was my first round. While this acceptance is great, life-changing even, it also made me extremely anxious once the shock wore off, particularly with the funding, because I truly did not expect to be accepted somewhere in my first round.

The letter stated that the acceptance does not mean guaranteed funding, which I expect, since I know that the History department will be the one to handle that. However, my anxiety began to kick in when I saw that the competitive assistantships were already closed because they were specified for priority applicants- the ones who turned in their applications around 11/15. This made me panic because I had sent my application to meet the regular 2/15 deadline instead, and just received my acceptance 5/13, which, in my opinion, is a little long and makes me a bit concerned. I know that the PhD programs usually cover the tuition cost for their students, provide stipends (they're supposed to imo) in exchange for the latter to work as teaching and research assistants. But I'm worried that I sent my application a bit too late to receive enough to cover the expenses.

I've looked through previous Reddit posts regarding Howard, and they have mentioned that there are plenty of issues with the university, specifically, a lack of communication when it comes to financial aid issues. But I also looked into other options from the same posts, and they mentioned looking for fellowships and scholarships, but it seems that they are limited, since once again, I did not expect to be accepted. So, because of this, I applied for FAFSA yesterday, even though it's not required for PhD applicants since the school is normally supposed to cover the expenses, but I really don't want it to be the case where I would have to use loans to cover them instead, due to my tardiness.

I don't know what else to do, and this caused me anxiety to the point of losing sleep over it. I would appreciate any advice on this issue, especially from current and alumni PhD students who have gone through something similar. Like, who should I reach out to? When should I reach out? What places should I apply for extra funding, particularly for fellowships and scholarships? I really don't want to defer because I feel this is my only chance to enter into my dream PhD program, and I may never get another chance, so any, ANY, suggestion would be helpful.

Thank you all for your advice and help, especially with my long post.

Hello. I wanted to provide an update on a post I made about my issue with a weight plateau I was struggling with over a month ago. Even though I received a few responses, they were extremely helpful because they made me realize I was overexercising and undereating, especially with the lack of protein. So thanks to their advice, I decided to enter a maintenance phase by toning down my exercise routine and focusing more on dieting, specifically by counting my calories and adding more protein with the Lose It app. I can say that the advice I received worked for me because for a little over a month, I went from 148.4 lbs to 143.1 lbs. Basically, I lost exactly 5.3 lbs following the advice, and now I am 8.1 lbs away from my goal of being 135 lbs. I want to share this little win because this would not have acheived this without the help of those who responded to my last post for help. All I hope is that I will be able to reach my weight goal during the summer, if I continue this phase. I wish everyone else good luck in their own weight loss journeys. Thank you all once again!

Hello. I wanted to provide an update on a post I made about my issue with a weight plateau I was struggling with over a month ago. Even though I received a few responses, they were extremely helpful because they made me realize I was overexercising and undereating, especially with the lack of protein. So thanks to their advice, I decided to enter a maintenance phase by toning down my exercise routine and focusing more on dieting, specifically by counting my calories and adding more protein with the Lose It app. I can say that the advice I received worked for me because for a little over a month, I went from 148.4 lbs to 143.1 lbs. Basically, I lost exactly 5.3 lbs following the advice, and now I am 8.1 lbs away from my goal of being 135 lbs. I want to share this little win because this would not have acheived this without the help of those who responded to my last post for help. All I hope is that I will be able to reach my weight goal during the summer, if I continue this phase. I wish everyone else good luck in their own weight loss journeys. Thank you all once again!