Maintenance Check January 2017
fidangul
Posts: 673 Member
Hi everyone!!!
Throughout my weightloss endeavour I took part in the monthly weightloss challenge. That used to give me a place where I can report back the positives and negatives of my week. And since hitting maintenance I miss all that. It was nice to share the good and bad.
The aim of this thread is to have a weekly weigh-in check for some accountability or support. I don't know if anybody would like to join me here. But I wanted to start something similar for the maintainers.
Name:
Total Weight lost:
Time it took to lose:
How long in maintenance:
Maintenance weight range:
Week of...
2nd January:
9th January:
16th January:
23rd January:
30th January:
Success/struggles of the week:
Throughout my weightloss endeavour I took part in the monthly weightloss challenge. That used to give me a place where I can report back the positives and negatives of my week. And since hitting maintenance I miss all that. It was nice to share the good and bad.
The aim of this thread is to have a weekly weigh-in check for some accountability or support. I don't know if anybody would like to join me here. But I wanted to start something similar for the maintainers.
Name:
Total Weight lost:
Time it took to lose:
How long in maintenance:
Maintenance weight range:
Week of...
2nd January:
9th January:
16th January:
23rd January:
30th January:
Success/struggles of the week:
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Do you mean 2017? Title says 2016
And great idea-I'll join in! 3 -
Oops... thanks1
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I will join in too!1
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Nice idea! Sure I'll be a couple lbs up but still in range so it'll be interesting to see where I'll be end of January.
So lowest recorded or average weight of each week?1 -
HappyGrape wrote: »I will join in too!Nice idea! Sure I'll be a couple lbs up but still in range so it'll be interesting to see where I'll be end of January.
So lowest recorded or average weight of each week?
Great!! I'll be posting my first filled form on the morning of 2nd January. I only in weigh myself once a week. But daily weighers can take their weekly average.2 -
Nice idea! Sure I'll be a couple lbs up but still in range so it'll be interesting to see where I'll be end of January.
So lowest recorded or average weight of each week?
I'm a daily weigher but only 'count' my Thursday weigh-ins, so I'll be posting my updates on Thursdays
eta: OP-I've been in maintenance for almost 4 years now but I just started a short weight loss period last week, to lose a few vanity pounds. Do you mind if I still participate since I consider myself still in maintenance?1 -
@crzycatlady1 no not at all. I think we need long term maintainers for inspiration too. Also, I'm sure that some of us at some point would also like to lose some more weight for vanity whilst still being in maintenance weight range.3
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@crzycatlady1 no not at all. I think we need long term maintainers for inspiration too. Also, I'm sure that some of us at some point would also like to lose some more weight for vanity whilst still being in maintenance weight range.
It's total vanity lol-we may be going on a road trip for a week at the end of February and we'll be spending a lot of time in pools
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I'm in!
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Sounds good!!1
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I will try to participate. I just reached maintenance this fall and it's my #1 goal for 2017. I've lost weight before in my life, but never maintained it, even for a short time. This time is different!
Name: Lori
Total Weight lost: 148
Time it took to lose: 2 1/2 years
How long in maintenance:about 2-3 months. Will check to be sure. I never really had a "official" maintenance day because my real goal is to get to the bottom of the range, and I still have 3 lbs to go!
Maintenance weight range: 150-1558 -
I'll join too!1
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I'll bite.
Started 10/14. Went on maintenance 5/15. Kept losing until 9/15. Staying pretty much the same since.
SW 187
CW 115
Bounce around between 112 - 117.3 -
Love this idea! I have had a hard time with maintenance but not the way I thought I would! I thought I would gain- I lose because I can't seem to get my mind right to maintain and not have that weekly weigh in "high" of losing pounds. I need this!!!
Name: Monica
SW:249
CW:140
GW: was 149
Total Weight lost: 111 pounds (goal was 100 pounds so I have a 9 pound cushion I call it)
Time it took to lose: 14 months (July 2015- September 2016)
How long in maintenance: 3 months
Maintenance weight range: 145-150
Week of...
2nd January:
9th January:
16th January:
23rd January:
30th January:
So happy to have this support!8 -
I'd like to join in too! I just hit maintenance this week!!8
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I would love to join once I get BACK to maintenance.. I flunked it the first time never having been there before.. But well on the way back to GW so will def come back when I get back to maintenance again - great idea to continue the support, specially when you make that transition from loss to maintenance and don't know what you're doing LOL..2
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I'll join. I'm pretty new to maintenance. I have found it to be more difficult than expected. I actually went about 7 pounds below my original goal. I think having a group like this might help.
Name: Kathryn
SW:195
CW:128
GW: was 135
Total Weight lost: 67 lbs
Time it took to lose: 10 months to original goal + lost for about 5 months after reaching that goal.
How long in maintenance: 5 months ?
Maintenance weight range: 126 - 1303 -
It is nice (?) to know I am not alone in continuing to lose once hitting maintenance. Have finally hit my happy place.4
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Here's my contribution:
GW: 175# then 165# & finally 160#
SW: 196#
CW: 160#
Weight Lost: 36#
Time it took: 5 months
Time in Maintenance: 1 month
Desired range: 158-162#
I will report my progress at end of Jan 2017.
I think that weekly reports are too frequent but, if there's anything meaningful to report in the interim, I will.
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Here for this now that my failed CKD re-cuts are done!
SW: 213
CW: 129
GR: 128-130
Total Weight lost (at lowest): 90lbs
Time it took: 7 months + 3 week mini cut following failed CKD experiment and emergency surgery
Time in Maintenance: 9 weeks (would've been 3 months if not for my fails lol)1 -
Here is my info:
Name: Kristi
SW: 142
CW: 120
GW: 120
Total Weight lost: 22 pounds
Time it took to lose: 4 months
How long in maintenance: 1 week so far
Maintenance weight range: 118-1221 -
Name: Kristin
Total Weight lost: 207#, but currently sitting at -198 (oops).
Time it took to lose: May of 2015 was start, reached lowest of 183 in October of this year
How long in maintenance: Decided to maintain for awhile at the beginning of November. It was such a struggle to continue losing. Doesn't mean I wouldn't like to weigh less; just means that I needed a break. Realistically, being in the overweight range is still an awesome place for me when you look at where I started. I gained weight throughout the holidays instead of maintaining, though. It's been rough.
Maintenance weight range: the lower 180's. Sitting at 192 right now, so I am back to losing mode. I'd like to hit 185 and STAY THERE. Those few pounds are enough that I can feel the difference in my clothes. I haven't gained a full size, but my loose shorts are now fitting me again. I'm 5'10" and bottom heavy.
Successes this week: I have been going for short runs every morning at 6AM. Reestablishing the habit is my goal for now. Keeping the runs easy. I have walked each evening as well. Returned to more accurate logging. Returned to lower calorie, higher volume, nutrient dense foods after the debauchery of the holidays.4 -
Absolutely fantastic to see so many join.
Only couple of days left for 2016 to come to end. Let's end it fabulously.
I hope that everyone is ready for our first weigh-in. Remember your positives, I know that they sometimes can be shadowed by the negatives.
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Name: Stephen
Total Weight lost: 78 pounds
Time it took to lose: 11.5 months
How long in maintenance: 2 weeks
Maintenance weight range: 183-187
Success/struggles of the week: Just got back from one week Christmas vacation in California; lots of eating out, etc., but logged everything as accurately as possible, and most days got in target number of steps and/or exercise calories. Of course, came back with about four pounds of sodium/water weight, and expect that will shed by New Year's Day...will get back into the gym later today for elliptical and stretching, then will start new fitness plan next week--strength, cardio (elliptical/running), and stretching...0 -
I'm all in! This is exactly the type of group I've been seeking to find.
Name: Shelley
Total weight lost: 147 pounds
Time it took to lose: 999 days
How long in maintenance: 21 days
Maintenance range: 149-154
I know the statistics for long term weight loss. I'm determined to be a success. I know this will entail constant diligence and lifetime continuance of the new healthy habits I've learned.
Being accountable to others is one of many ways to do so.
Let's do this and keep off the weight in 2017!2 -
Name: Jen
Total Weight lost:135+
Time it took to lose: 2.5yrs
How long in maintenance: I declared it at 140 last January, but that was too high for a petite lady. So not really in maintenance quite yet.
Maintenance weight range: Would like to stay under 125 at morning weigh-in. Was down to 126.4 after a month of pre-Holiday dieting, but am back up to 127.3 on TrendWeight today.
Week of...
2nd January:
9th January:
16th January:
23rd January:
30th January:
Success/struggles of the week: Total panic bingeing over the holidays. I still need to learn to trust my body cues, be content with eating just enough, and stop asking food to be more than just fuel.
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afatpersonwholikesfood wrote: »Name: Kristin
Total Weight lost: 207#, but currently sitting at -198 (oops).
Time it took to lose: May of 2015 was start, reached lowest of 183 in October of this year
How long in maintenance: Decided to maintain for awhile at the beginning of November. It was such a struggle to continue losing. Doesn't mean I wouldn't like to weigh less; just means that I needed a break. Realistically, being in the overweight range is still an awesome place for me when you look at where I started. I gained weight throughout the holidays instead of maintaining, though. It's been rough.
Maintenance weight range: the lower 180's. Sitting at 192 right now, so I am back to losing mode. I'd like to hit 185 and STAY THERE. Those few pounds are enough that I can feel the difference in my clothes. I haven't gained a full size, but my loose shorts are now fitting me again. I'm 5'10" and bottom heavy.
Successes this week: I have been going for short runs every morning at 6AM. Reestablishing the habit is my goal for now. Keeping the runs easy. I have walked each evening as well. Returned to more accurate logging. Returned to lower calorie, higher volume, nutrient dense foods after the debauchery of the holidays.
you are half size compared to where you started! Well done, don't beat yourself over small regain1 -
Name: Cathy
Total Weight lost: 70
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: 3 months
Maintenance weight range: 145-150
Success/struggles of the week: I'm on a long road trip visiting friends, sleeping on futon, eating out for every meal. But, i continued my streak of getting 10k steps a day and kept it to 2-3 drinks a day. Went slightly over maintenance each day we've been here. Driving home 8 hours tomorrow, so I'll get back on my scale on Sunday. I'm guessing it will read 154/155. My new goal is it hit 130 in the first half of 2017 and get started on slow recomp. I will lift every other day and will walk/run/stretch on the other days. Debating on having a rest day.
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Name: Dawn
SW:262.5 CW:143 Start date January 4th 2016 - November 30th 2016. I lost 7 pounds trying to maintain in November because I was afraid to eat my exercise calories. Three weeks ago I got a fitbit and synced it to fitness pal and solved the issue. The fitbit is amazing! I highly recommend it it for people struggling with weight gain anxiety during maintenance. I continue to log my food meticulously. Now, it's the holidays and I can't enjoy eating without logging and especially going out and eating the fattening foods I used to. I'm not sure if I'm bragging or complaining. I was just telling my husband I wish there was a group like wieghtwatchers, but for maintainers like me, and this morning I come across this thread! This is one of the million reasons why I love this app. Any advice or wisdom regarding maintance anxiety would be greatly apprecieated, and
more importantly congratulations to everyone for reaching their goals!3
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