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Maintenance Calories Causing a gain?
Just looking for information from those of you on maintenance. I've been on maintenance calories for less that a week and have gained 4 pounds??? I know it's not fat because I have only increased 200 calories a day. Is this normal to see an initial gain? Is it just my body reacting? I have seen similar gains when quitting…
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Three years TODAY!
Today marks my official three years weight maintenance anniversary. This is by far the longest time ever I've had a stable weight. I'm really enjoying this - feeling comfortable in my own body, as well as comfortable with how I eat and move. This is an ongoing process. I am feeling more confident every day, every month,…
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In maintenance - what is our attitude to high sugar dessert type foods?
I am not one to advocate all or nothing type of diets, but I wonder how others manage things as chocolate or cake in maintenance Did you have same attitude towards sweets as you did during weight loss? Do you practice moderation, little bit daily or once weekly? Do you just include it in your daily calories? Do you have…
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Maintenance with hyperthyroidism experiences?
I was diagnosed with a hyperthyroid two years ago! Being put on medication put me at an average metabolism and my eating habits just did not line up because I ended up gaining at least 10 pounds. I'm off my medication now because my doctor wants to see if I don't need them anymore and I'm hungry ALL THE TIME! I'm eating…
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not hungry -- should i eat anyways?
Not feeling hungry today but only at 700 calories so far with only a couple of hours left to bedtime. Should I force myself to eat or just listen to my hunger cues?
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Hard getting calories in
I made the decision to switch to maintenance when I was within 2 lbs of my goal (feel good about weight loss and decided this was my new goal) BUT I'm having a hard time getting to calories per day. I've only switched Sunday but I enjoy the fooods I was eating and felt satisfied. Is this a wait and see how it goes…
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What does your maintenance weight look like?
I am in maintenance and weigh myself almost every day out of habit on a scale that Bluetooths the data to MFP. I was looking at the chart of my weight and was amazed at the volatility of my weight (albeit within a reasonable range). Out of curiousity - for those of you in maintenance who weigh yourselves frequently, does…
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Set goals and keep moving
It's March 2016, I'm 6ft, 140kg and sitting on a chair trying to tie my shoelaces. I gasp for breath under the weight being exerted on my mid section as I bend forward reaching for the laces, time after time I have to stop to catch my breath. That's it! I've had enough of this ****, how the hell is this a way to live,…
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Maintaining weight
Hi all, this is the first time I've written here so hope I'm in the right place. I have lost a total of just over 4 stone and now looking to maintain. Was wondering if any of you had opinions on dieting 5 days and having weekends off. Hope you can give me a few ideas.
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Should I
I've been wanting to eat poptarts forever and they totally fit with calories with so much left over.. but the fact that they're high in sugar scares me
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Cheat smeat I eat what I want.
Yesterday I met my son for lunch. We went to a local craft brewery with a food truck. Pulled pork sandwich with bacon and cheese..... Yes that's what I said. We split an order of cheese steak fries. This is french fries smothered in steak, green peppers and cheese. Add to that the two beers I drank. Prior to meeting him I…
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maintaining weight
I'm trying to maintain my weight and still keep my level of fitness , harder then I thought as I'm still losing the pounds , any tips ???
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Protein
Quick question about protein when maintaining/recomping. How much do you need for the muscle development? My current weight is 115 lbs and I eat anywhere from 100-130g of protein a day. I know this is necessary in a deficit but what about when trying to recomp? TIA!
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Hard work out
Another 700 calories burned today 42 mins jump rope and 15 mins of battle ropes not sure how many calories burned on battle ropes but still feel good
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I've stopped weighing myself, anyone else?
As I notice peri-menopausal symptoms, I've decide for my own sanity, to stop weighing myself. I've maintained my weight for over ten years and and with a recent 3-5pound weight gain (pounds that just won't budge), I've determined that my weight goal may have to shift too. What seems to make more sense to me though is to…
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Another maintenance newb afraid to let go.
I have reached my goal weight of 145. Now to maintain this! I've gone in and changed settings to lose .5 pounds a week because I'm afraid to go higher on the daily calories too quickly. Does this sound like a reasonable plan? I'm still training for a half marathon set on November 4th. (50th b'day) I probably should have…
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How did you decide it was time to enter maintenance?
There are several different methodologies for calculating what "ideal weight" should be. Furthermore, "normal" BMI also has a bit of a range to it, so what was the deciding factor for you in determining "Ok, time to stop cutting". I am down to 175 pounds as of this morning, having lost more than 100 pounds over the course…
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Am I eating too much?
Hi, could you guys look at my diary and give your opinions on my overall eating habits? I’m pescatarian, 5’8, female, and weigh 139 lbs! Thank you!
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Which scales?
I’d be really grateful for any recommendations, please - I’ve finally decided to buy some scales and I’m wondering if there are any accurate body comp scales out there, or if I should just buy plain old fashioned, reliable, mechanical ones if there’s actually nothing tremendously useful/different in the digital versions…
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Weights for the Ladies
Hi! Any ladies out there that do weight lifting as part of or a predominant part of their workout plan? If so, what do you do? I have dumbbells at my condo's gym along with like five machines to use. At my work, I have a bench press area, but haven't really ventured over to use them yet. Any suggestions/routines would be…
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Food not as good?
I have been at this healthier lifestyle 7 weeks today. 15 pounds lost! 1/4 of the way there. I decide for lunch I would get my favorite item from the BBQ place down the road (even walked to it) Now I added them into my calories with a light breakfast and light dinner I won't be over on calories. I have craved this carb,…
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How many carbs do you plan to eat in a day?
My hubby has been doing keto a few days a week and all this talk of low carb has me questioning how many carbs I should be getting a day. By eating what I want, I generally get around 150-200 total (maybe 120-150 net). I'm sure there will be a huge range of answers but I'm curious. How many carbs do you plan to eat in a…
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Almost at maintenance
Hi I’m 96lbs down with 4 lbs to go and then it’s all about maintenance, would appreciate tips please on both calories and exercises. I am currently eating and used to eating 1200 cals per day and burning approx 300-500 per day. Yes I know I’ve been eating quite low but got so used to it that I’ve not been hungry. I need to…
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Worrying About Maintaining...
Hello, so one day I decided to go on diet because at 18 years old, and at 5 foot 5 I felt very insecure in my own body. I was weighing about 60kg, or around 132 lbs, to even up to 62kg, or around 137 lbs, sometimes. So through counting every calorie I ate and measuring my food and restricting my calorie intake to about…
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Not sure how to feel about this...
I've been struggling with getting all of my calories in since shifting to maintenance. One of the big reasons is that we finally got a snap of good fall weather and I've been running more than normal. Anyway, last night I was about 800 calories short of target after dinner. The wife is expecting and had a milkshake craving…
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How easily I could go back.
Posted in wrong place...sorry
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Excess fat?
So I've lost 40 pounds in just over 12 weeks.. I've hit the 40 pound mark about a month and a half ago. I've been maintaining since then. I do lift weights and do cardio, both 5 days a week. I have a balanced diet. However I still see excess fat on my body. Particularly my lower belly. If I'm sitting a certain way or…
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Would I be sedentary or lightly active?
So I recently started college and have been walking around everywhere. My phone pedometer says I average about 6,200 steps per week. I don't really exercise or workout as I don't have the time. So would my lifestyle be sedentary or lightly active? I'm trying to maintain my weight. Also what would my maintenance calories…
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Very tired
42 mins jump rope 15 mins battle ropes knackered
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looking for friends who are also recomping!
current stats 20.6% BF 5'4" female 112-116 Goal is to cut down to 18% by the end of this year Looking for friends with similar stats/goals Add me :)