Really need some insight about maintenence. :(

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  • amaanbakali14
    amaanbakali14 Posts: 2 Member
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    How about you try Crossfit ! And see the changes yourself
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,306 Member
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    In all my reading for years on here..
    1. people gain five pounds when they start maintenance.. something about Glycogen stores.. blah blah.. but it is normal and they are not bigger.
    2. people get smaller yet gain "weight on the scale" when they lift weights. So, they look better, smaller, more fit but weigh 6-10 pounds more. ( You may have to accept this as you move forward with your goals)
    3. some people eat more and gain weight to build muscle then do a "cut" and lose the fat and are left with a hot bod.

    I understand how you don't want to weigh more and you've worked so hard in a short amount of time to get to where you are. Measure yourself ...and go by how you truly look and don't let the number on the scale drive you nuts.
  • MrsEAPM
    MrsEAPM Posts: 5 Member
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    Congratulations on your weight loss and on maintaining for 7 months!

    Did you get your BF% measured or is it your perception that you are "skinny fat"? It takes some time to convince the mind that your body shape has changed, so you could still see yourself as "fatter" than you are in reality. Body recomposition takes (a lot of) time, it could be a year or more before you see the results you like. New/heavier excercise routines can also (temporarily) impact your weight, f.e. added water weight for muscle repair or (moderate) muscle gains. One of the best threads on MFP is this one (sensible advice, no extreme shortcuts or bulk-cut regiments):

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat

    Don't let yourself be discouraged, you're already come this far! Good luck!

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