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Trying to Maintain
Hi! I'm looking for friends who are maintaining and know how to get it done or are trying to get it done, like me. Please send me a request if you're diary is open and you are somewhat active on here. Thanks!
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Advice on maintaining?
Hi guys! So ... I think I'm officially in maintenance mode! woohoo! I went from 215 lbs to somewhere in between 125-128 lbs. 8). I'd love advice on how much I should be eating and how I should get there now that I am in maintenance mode. I know you get this question a lot! So I'm 5 foot 5 (5'4" and 3/4s of an inch but…
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How much is too much?
After maintaining some lost weight for a few years, I've just about lost the remainder. I'm 5'8, just dipped under 150, and I know that I'm probably in my "goal" range, but I'd like to lose as much fat as I can before I switch to maintenance. Any suggestions? My plan is to maintain and continue to do bodyweight exercises.…
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How much do you think i weigh
I am few lbs away from my goal weight and I cant believe it.However I would like to know the numbers on the scale matches my body weight or at least close to it.I just want to know if I have high body percentage and if I look heavier than the numbers on the scale.So how much do you think I weigh based on my pic? I am 5`3…
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Scared to maintain
Hello....First a great big thanks to all at MFP, and these discussion boards. I have finally made, my goal weight! I am now scared, to go to maintain, as every time i eat a few more calories, 100-200 a day more, I gain 2-3 lbs, so I go back to 1200, for a few days, until I get to my goal again. I can't do this for the rest…
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Do you use Mfp maintanance calories?
If so, are they enough and not to low? I am at point were I am happy with the way I look and want to start maintaining my weight. However, i am planning to still track my food using mfp.So does anyone use mfp maintanance calories?
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Im having a hard time finding my calories and macros for maintaining
Im having a hard time finding my calories and macros for maintaining... Im a 5 foot tall female and I weigh 91 pounds. Yes, it's a pretty low weight but I've always been on the small side so according to my doctor it is ok. I've visited many websites and I'm getting very mixed results. If anyone could help that would be…
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Maintenance mode and stopping calorie counting
I've been within about 3-5 lbs of my goal weight, give or take for about 3 months or so. I've been trying to eat a little under maintenance level and counting calories and weighing my foods - there hasn't been any major losses. That said, I'm happy with where I am at. However, I do not like having to count calories and…
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Ketogenic diet, sleepy after meals, too much fat or protein?
I have 5 weeks doing the ketogenic diet, after meals i am sleepy or lethargic, a meal like 6oz of beef liver cooked with 2 tablespoon of coconut oil and 1 cup of broccoli give me a lethargic feeling in just a few minutes, in my breakfast 2 eggs fried in 2 tablespoon of coconut oil put me lethargic too in just a few…
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Lessons Learned & Learning 11: 330 Days of Maintenance
Radiation Edition #1 My 30-day maintenance update is here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1176760-lessons-learned-learning-first-30-days-of-maintenance 60-day update: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1202553-lessons-learned-learning-2-60-days-of-maintenance 90-day update:…
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Figuring out calories needed for maintaining and MFP predictions
So I plugged in my food for today and completed my entry. MFP predicted a weight gain of .7 over the next five weeks. Should I lower my calorie intake or do you think that is considered ok/maintaining? Thanks!
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If I increase my cals, will my body eventually get used to that amount maintain my weight?
I was just curious, If I increase my calories above my calculated maintaing amount, will my body eventually get used to that amount and I will be able to maintain my weight?
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Need opinions please :)
So pretty much every week has started to look like this: t w th f -eat 1500ish, s-binge, sun-fast/low cal, m-low cal Idk how to deal this. My weight also goes along with this. I'm wondering if maybe I should raise my daily maintenance?
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are you guys really happy with the healthier life style? or how do you keep up?
I am one of those "lucky" ones that I never really put on much weight no matter how much I eat. I am always borderline underweight and my bodyfat has been always much lower then average women since I turned into a proper women size which is more then 20 yrs ago ( only hit 125+ early this year because of injury and couldn't…
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IIFYM- Done bulking, now I want to maintain...
So I followed IIFYM to bulk and I did on 2,100 calories a day. I did gain on the fast side so it wasn't the cleanest, but I barely gained any fat. Now I just want to maintain. How many calories would you estimate I need? Im a 5ft tall female. Thanks! Oh, and once i start maintaing, do you think my bloat will go down?
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weight keeps creeping up
My weight keeps creeping up no matter how little I eat. The photo in the icon is not me. I lost loads of weight 2 years ago undereating but steadily it came back on and I've gained 20lbs since. I only have 200-1300cal a day so I'm really distraught. I can fast for a couple of days but the weight loss is so minimal. I hate…
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Maintain, feel/look good + energy!
This topic is about discussing our daily journeys with others who want the same things ! Here are some of the things you may want: * Healthy clean diet * daily physical activities * more energy * healthy glowing skin * feel better on the inside * feel better about the way you look on the outside * friendships Good luck to…
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Is there a group on here? I need help - lost 80 in 2 yrs then gained 40 in 3 months
It took two years to lose 80 pounds, then I quit walking and logging food and gained 40 pounds in three MONTHS. Help !!! can anyone suggest a group on here or any suggestions please. Edit: I should mention, I started at 282 lbs, got down to 198 (my lowest in June of this year) now back up to 241 lbs. YIKES !!!
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Just out of curiosity...
So I'm usually pretty active, going to the gym at least 4-5 days a week and stuff like that. however, the past few weeks have been ridiculously busy with school and work and other life problems (was basically out for a week and a half due to being in and out of the hospital). I changed my settings to sedentary (usually I…
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Trying to eat normal amounts but end up grabbing more??
Whenever I try to intuitively eat and just stick to what I now know is a healthy, normal amount, I get the urge to grab more food afterwards. It's like I know I don't need more food, my stomach is satiated, but I just ALWAYS end up grabbing a second serving, or on my good days, two more pieces of fruit to keep from…
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Perfect storm (?) of factors leads to weight gain-- help!
Augh! I have been in maintenance mode for years now, with no problem. Then in May of this year, things started changing. First. I was out of work for awhile (without daily access to my onsite fitness center, although I ran every day until I started working again). I have felt some stress (although mostly good stress, but…
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Figuring out calories for maintance? activity level?
Im female, 22 years old 123 llbs (56kg) 5 foot 9 inches (176cm) I do about 15-30 mins on my exercise bike daily I do alot of walking most days I work fulltime in a hospital Not sure what to class my activity level as :) any help/advice would be amazing! <3
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I went over by 648 calories what should I do
I'm an 18 year old female I'm 5'2 and i weigh 95.4 but my weight yesterday was 96.8 . Anyways I went over my calorie goal by 648 calories my maintanence calories are 1460 and I'm pretty much sedentary .. Is today going to cause me to gain weight ? Most of the calories were from dried cranberries :( should I subtract 648…
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MAINTAINERS Introduce Yourselves!
YAY! With so many successful MFPers this new area is definitely needed. How about posting a before & after photo along with: Age Before & after weight Start & goal reached date Best strategy for removing weight Current strategy for maintaining the weight Just a suggestion...any inputs?
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eating deficit during first trimester
I'm about 7 weeks, and have changed my MFP profile to maintenance, but I'm having a heck of a time actually eating enough calories. I just can't eat enough, which was a problem when I was trying to lose weight, too. I know that during the first trimester, I don't need extra calories, but will eating at a deficit be…
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help with maintenance
once I lose my last 5, I want to go on maintain. I will change it here, my question is, do I still eat below the calories, eat over or what? Confused...thanks. I also do home workouts.
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Reached goal weight and still losing weight. Looking for help/suggestions!
Hello MFP Community! I reached my goal weight a week and a half ago and since then I have been increasing my calories in order to stop any more weight loss. So far, I have not been successful in halting the weight loss and I have upped my calories quite a bit: 1200 to 2700. Today I am going for 3000 calories. I have a few…
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Activity Level?
I posted this in fitness, but I thought I would try here, since I'm in maintenance . I'm having trouble deciding what activity level I should use. I'm hoping to find an answer here. I weight train (dumbbells) 3 times a week for 20-30 minutes per session, do pilates 3 times a week for 20 minutes and I walk 5 miles a day (14…
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Does anyone think this calorie calculator is way to high?
http://www.carbsandcals.com/
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Why am I maintaining at 1,200 calories?
I am 5'9 and 123lbs, which puts my BMR at 1,400, however, I have been eating 1,200 calories for the past 3 months and have stayed between 121 - 123lbs and cannot reconcile this?