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Maintaining weight but still shrinking.
Watch strap and belt have both gone up another notch and new jeans that fit are getting looser. Any idea why? Ive upped my walking and my calories but don't do any other exercise.
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Maintaining after gastric bypass
I was just wondering if there's anybody who's had gastric bypass who are at maintenance. I'm really struggling with it and would love to talk to someone else who is doing it. Thank you.
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Maintaining tips
Hey guys! I started this journey with a goal of losing 10-20 lbs. So far I've lost a bit more than 10, and feel like I am almost done, with my goal now being lowering body fat. My question is, do you still count all calories while maintaining? Do you use MFP calculator to tell you how much? Also, when you exercise do you…
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help with meal plan for bulimia recovey
Hi I am recovering from bulimia and I need to learn how to eat normally again and get my body used to structured meal plan. I'm a healthy weight and would like to maintain. My height is 4 ft 11.
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Weight loss
Is it possible to lose 20 kgs in 3 months?
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Maintenance buddies
Hi! I lost 135 lbs using mfp. I would like to know a few friends that are losing/gaining that last 5-10 lbs consistently.. Considering that skin surgery.. All the insight and stories of our journey included!
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Recompers: advice please!
Hi guys, I am seeking some advice on maintaining and recouping vs. trying to lose a little more. By way of background, since October I have lost around 5kg/ 10-11 lbs, going from about 130 to 117-119ish. I am almost 5'4, so was by no means very overweight to start with. Since my initial losses, for the last month or so…
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Gymming
Is it ok to workout for like 2 hours straight at the gym?
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Body Weight Exercise
I want to maintain my weight, which I've been doing for awhile. However, I would like to drop my BF% by a couple points. Right now I can't afford the gym. Will body weight exercise and proper protein consumption get me there? I'm 160 lb, 5'10", currently around 25% and would like to be 23%. If not what is the most cost…
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Kettle bell vs. Free Weights
Which is better in your opinion to help tone and build muscle?
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Starting to gain after maintaining for 1 year
I have maintained weight, BMI for a year now; but I'm going through a difficult time lately and evening boredom so I'm finding myself craving comfort foods -- I don't want to "go off the wagon"! Any suggestions on whole foods that could help salt and chocolate cravings? I workout 5 days a week, doing strength and HIIT…
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Need Expertise..Females, despite Lifting, Cardio, etc..who has stubborn thigh, hips and buttock fat
Male or female responses wanted.. :) I do not normally create topics in the MFP forums and there is a topic of great importance to me, as I am an approaching middle age women 48 years old (peri menopause) who has been strength training, doing cardio and various mix ups in dieting and exercising to all accomplish really one…
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Sudden body odor? Help!!
I've been down 65 lbs and maintaining for a few months now. I've never had body odor even when I was fat. Just this week I've noticed much more armpit sweat and a strong stink. I haven't changed deodorant or increased physical activity! What could it be??
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When did you get rid of the "fat" clothes?
As I was trying to find nonexistent room in my closet for the new clothes I bought today, I feel it's come to decision time. Get rid of the clothes or invest in plastic bins? Back in 2006, I lost about 55 pounds and went from a size 18 to a 10. After losing, I donated all of my bigger sizes. I kept the weight off for 3…
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Weight
Good morning, I hope this day finds everyone well
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Maintaining advice...help!
I'm 5'4" and I finally got down to 118 pounds, but I still have a few problem areas. I'm now trying to build muscle. My routine is 30 mins of weights on a rotation and a hour of cardio 5 days a week (I plan to cut back on cardio). I'm not sure where to go from here, because I don't want to shed anymore weight. My calorie…
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Looking for friends in maintenance!
Hey guys -- I'm looking to expand my friends list, but would love to focus on friends around my age with similar fitness goals: - Mid-20s - Looking to maintain weight (not lose significant poundage) - Avid group exerciser (spin, yoga, barre, etc) or runner If there's anyone out there who thinks we might be a fit, plz add…
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I keep over indulging
Yesterday I hate a donut today I had a few slices of cakes and cookies at a funeral, and tomorrow there's going to be chicken and rice and good Portuguese food. Should I skip breakfast tomorrow ? Drink lots of water? I have a vacation in four weeks and I feel like a failure. Today I had oatmeal with a banana to sweeten it,…
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HELP! 4lb weight gain that makes no sense!
Hi, I have been maintaining my weight at exactly 155lbs for months by eating the same foods every day and doing no exercise (due to being too busy with work). Then about 2 weeks ago my job situation changed and I started spending anything up to 3 hours a day on my exercise bike at home every day until Monday when I weighed…
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Weight slowly going up but measurements the same?
I've given up on reaching my goal at this point, but I'm a bit confused. I gained 2/3 pounds with the Holidays, and possibly another pound since, but my measurements are still the same as they were in November. Granted, I suck at measuring, but they're similar every time I do it (might be half an inch of difference…
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Maintaining to lose
Hey MFPers! Question- I am planning on transitioning temporarily into maintenance to give my body a rest and jump-start my metabolism. A) will this work? B) if so, how long should I maintain before returning to losing? A week? A month? C) have you ever done this, and what other things do I need to consider?
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Oral contraceptive pill
Last month, I decided to start oral contraceptive pill to control my cycle. After i take the pill, I felt craving all the time like my stomach always empty. I enjoy eating so much, but when i already done my food i felt guilty. I'm gaining weight. How to stop eating like that how to stop my craving without stop my OCP.
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Maintenance?
I hate to post this, but here goes. I've bounced around in my weight by 2# for the past 4 weeks from 122-124. I'm 123.8 and GW is 120. I was at 1200 calories (5'2" and 61 years) but upped from sedentary to slightly active a month ago and that put me at 1260 calories. I've been strict on my logging and am at my calorie…
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should i switch to maintainence?
I have been losing weight for a while,had some ups and downs..made some progress..lost 10 pounds but now I have my cousins wedding coming up soon. I'm not done losing weight completely but I want to fit into the dress I wear to my cousins wedding. I don't want to lose more weight and risk my dress being too lose but I also…
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Big tummy; low BMI
Anyone else in this position? During my 20's and 30's I was blessed with a flat tummy (though exercise has always been part of my routine). Then I had kids (including twins). Even though I had a normal BMI the doctor advised me to lose a few kilos due to the excess weight around my middle. Now I'm at a low very low BMI but…
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Maintenance Calories for Teenager?
Hi guys! I'm 18 and I was wondering if there's an accurate calculator I could use to determine my maintenance calories because I've heard that some for teenagers are inaccurate. I'm 18, 5'11", and 135 pounds. Thank you !
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Gained weight out of nowhere?
Hi everyone! I just turned 18, but in the past I had lost over 85 pounds, going from 221 pounds to 134 pounds. I've been happily maintaining in a range of about 133-134.5 pounds, but out of nowhere the past few days I've been 135-135.2 pounds. It's not water weight because it's been consistent the past few days. I have no…
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Motivation
I live in Wisconsin and it has been so cold I have not been able to take my normal walks. Losing all motivation to exercise. I am just trying to maintain current weight and not fall of the healthy eating train. What keeps all of you motivated during the winter months.
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Guidance in cutting after a bulk
I feel like I have gained some muscle over the past year but its hard to see it under all the fat. Any articles on how to properly cut for a newbie??
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My Plan in Maintenance
I'm just over 5 feet tall, almost 70 years old, and weigh 105 pounds (bottom of my goal range). When I first went into maintenance, I added 100 calories per day for two full weeks, going from 1200 to 1300 per day. Starting today, I will add another 100 calories per day for another two full weeks. If I don't gain at that…