When You Struggle to See Results

a poem

Keara Lou
Keara Lou
Nov 5 · 2 min read
Photo by juan pablo rodriguez on Unsplash

First week at the gym.
You spend at least an hour working.
Cardio
Upper body
legs
strength
endurance.
You find weight loss apps
to help
then weigh in a week later.
You gain three pounds.
Through frustrated tears
you stare at the scale, confused.
I worked so hard,
what the hell?

But you keep working.

Keara Lou

Written by

Keara Lou

Former ESL teacher who spent most of her 20’s in China. Now, she lives in Northern Michigan writing and learning how to be a stepparent. Loves travel and humor.

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