Low-carb = WOE --> continual losing weight problem?

huango

Hola,

How do you keep from continual weight loss on low-carbs way of eating?



I'm only on Day 15 of the Dukan (high protein/low fat/lots veggies/oatbran diet), and I've been rather successful with both the weight loss and the control over carbs cravings.

I intend to stick with this Way of Eating for a very long time, since I don't have any control once I start eating sugary/starchy carbs.
When I don't eat the carby-crap, I have to work hard to even get to 1200 calories a day.

--->>> So how do you keep from losing weight when you're in maintenance?


I only have 5 more pounds before I reach my weight,
Anda 15pounds total from my vanity (ultimate goal).
I'd like to become more defined with lean muscle afterwards.

thank you,
Amanda

retirehappy

huango wrote: »

Hola,

How do you keep from continual weight loss on low-carbs way of eating?



I'm only on Day 15 of the Dukan (high protein/low fat/lots veggies/oatbran diet), and I've been rather successful with both the weight loss and the control over carbs cravings.

I intend to stick with this Way of Eating for a very long time, since I don't have any control once I start eating sugary/starchy carbs.
When I don't eat the carby-crap, I have to work hard to even get to 1200 calories a day.

--->>> So how do you keep from losing weight when you're in maintenance?


I only have 5 more pounds before I reach my weight,
Anda 15pounds total from my vanity (ultimate goal).
I'd like to become more defined with lean muscle afterwards.

thank you,
Amanda

For more muscle, check out the lifting groups here, there are several large ones.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/771-women-strength-training is just women
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/10118-eat-train-progress is for anyone and the stickies there are a treasure trove of information

lodro

weightloss will slow down. that being said: if you are going into workouts, watch your weight. I started ultra distance cycling and regular HIT training, and now I'm watching the scale to check weightloss.

however, my power to weight ratio is excellent!

nvmomketo

My appetite increased when I was around goal weight so keeping weight on was not a problem.

Sunny_Bunny_

When I got within 5 pounds of my goal I completely stopped losing and now it's been almost a year and I'm always working on the last 5-8 pounds.
Feed your body right and let it decide what weight is right for you. Your body knows way better than you do.
As long as you eat when hungry until you're satisfied, it will settle down at the right weight for you. That may or may not match up with the number you decided it should be though.