What does your maintenance plan look like?

cddonald22

If you dont mind sharing, those that have reached the maintenance phase of this journey, what does your maintenance plan look like?

JamesAztec

I've been at a comfortable weight/size for over a year now. I've never used the term "maintenance". I just try to live a healthy life day after day. When I met the surgeon in early 2015 he wanted me to lose at least 20 pounds so I cut out sweets as much as possible. And I've stuck to that fairly well these couple years. Since December I've reduced refined sugars and carbs dramatically. I eat lots of fruits, veggies, meats, eggs, etc. I don't count calories but I'm proably in the 2,000-3,000 a day range. I'm convinced that if you cut refined carbs you can pretty much eat as much as you want throughout the day. That being said, I eat when I'm hungry and stop before I get too full. I never feel stuffed nor deprived. I don't worry about water consumption too much. I do always have a bottle with me though. I'm getting 100-150 ounces of liquid a day. My dietician says 40 should be a minimum assuming you're eating fruits and vegetables. I occasionally take a multi-vitamin and a Vitamin D pill although I'll probably stop when I run out. I like to EAT my nutrients. All my lab work is good. My blood pressure is good and my Resting Heart Rate is consistantly in the low-50s

I do some form of exercise everyday. I have a FitBit and get my steps in no matter what. Sometimes I hike, run or bike. And occasionally I'll do some body resistance exercises or play basketball. I don't have a gym membership. I personally think it's more important to be consistant and to be moving throughout the day than to do hard core exercise all the time. I've become a "runner" and am hoping to run a Half-Marathon this year and a Marathon in 2018.

Botttom line is I just try to lead a happy and healthy life and effect my community positively. Just eat well and move through out the day!