About a year post-100lbs lost

EastSideJohnny

So I lost about 110lbs between 2014-present and am lighter than I've been since college. 6'0" 180lbs. I have no plans to go over 195lbs ever again. Much like the "lifers," MFP will have to always be a part of my daily life. Even when family members still call me obsessed, I ignore them because it's become a part of me. I equate it to someone that kicked drugs or booze being told "one beer won't hurt you!"

I don't eat, I fuel my body. I look at my body like a machine. If you put crap gas in your car, it won't operate as well, right? 80% plants, 20% animals are what I eat. If I'm feeling tired--more carb rich foods. If I'm freaking starving (and it happens pretty consistently) I eat some fish or chicken, and track it all. Sweet craving? Maybe some low-cal Greek yogurt or some low-cal nutrition bars with dark chocolate. My world is no longer a buffet...is a very selective game of finding good tasting food that fits the parameters of calorie intake and food groups.

Do I blow it every now and then? Yep. Do I beat myself up for it and end up regretting it more than I enjoyed it? You better believe it. But when I do, the next day I'm out before the sun rises running 3-4 miles in a state of angry satiation!

30-45 minutes of moderate to high activity (i.e. walking, running, something--I hate lifting weights btw) is the ultimate stabilizer. Count your steps, don't drink sugary drinks and make shopping a game where you find new ways to shave calories off of your already healthy foods. AND QUIT EATING AT REASTARAUNTS (as hard as it may sound).

Hope this helps.

macchiatto

That's great! Glad you found what works for you and maintaining this long is fantastic!

sunnybeaches105

Congratulations! I'm glad you found what works for you.