Any other Longtimers (3+ yrs)???

anninva

Hi all,

120 lb weight loss and maintaining at 4.5 years out but my diet sucks and I don't exercise. Back to MFP today for accountability but just can't seem to motivate myself! Anyone else? I'm aing for 1100 cals and have already gone over! Maintenance is a *kitten*!!!!

Thanks! Ann

BringingSherriBack

I am 3 1/2 years out (November 2011) and initially lost 147 pounds, but because my diet sucks and I don't exercise like I should, I have gained around 30 pounds in the last 2 years. I really need the accountability and a big kick in the *kitten* to get myself back on the wagon with good eating habits, drinking my water and exercising to get back to where I was and then continue on (would like to lose 50 pounds total at this point - the 30 I have gained plus another 20 to get to my goal weight).
Feel free to add me and we can support each other.

Thaeda

anninva wrote: »

Hi all,

120 lb weight loss and maintaining at 4.5 years out but my diet sucks and I don't exercise. Back to MFP today for accountability but just can't seem to motivate myself! Anyone else? I'm aing for 1100 cals and have already gone over! Maintenance is a *kitten*!!!!

Thanks! Ann

I am only 18 months out... so not a "long timer" so to speak. I am sorry you are struggling. I would DIE if I only allowed myself 1100 cals. OMG. I have found it far better to go lowcarb-- it lets me eat more cals and still maintain my weight-- plus it is SO YUM. You might want to consider that option. I adhere to a ketogenic diet- high fat, moderate protein, low carb (50g or less per day).

BringingSherriBack wrote: »

I am 3 1/2 years out (November 2011) and initially lost 147 pounds, but because my diet sucks and I don't exercise like I should, I have gained around 30 pounds in the last 2 years. I really need the accountability and a big kick in the *kitten* to get myself back on the wagon with good eating habits, drinking my water and exercising to get back to where I was and then continue on (would like to lose 50 pounds total at this point - the 30 I have gained plus another 20 to get to my goal weight).
Feel free to add me and we can support each other.

You have gained 30 pounds, but have maintained 117 pound loss!! WOW! That is wonderful! I do not mean to speak out of turn, but I have never found "whipping myself into shape" to be a successful strategy. It is only through compassion with and for myself that I have made progress. Any time I am critical towards myself, it has only served to make the struggle even harder. You desire good health and want to feel good in your body- these are excellent goals. Choosing healthy eating and gentle movement for our well being demonstrates love and caring for ourselves. Best of luck to you as you re-focus your energy on good self care.

mareacuda

I am 4 years out! SW was 330, currently ~250 and dropping. The lowest I got was 200 on the dot and that was doing a juice fast when I was about 10 months post op. I got pregnant around 218 and the lowest I have seen since my daughter was born 2.5 years ago was 240. I recently started really working out (steadily going since mid June 4x a week) at Orange Theory Fitness and I love it so much. I burn about 550-600 calories per workout and it's fun. I also eat low carb and have kept my calories around 1100-1200. I also drink 1 gallon of water a day and have cut off my wine and popcorn binges...