Maintainers Weekly Check-In - January 2019

mph323

Hi Suzanne! Welcome to maintenance!

kgirlhart

Name: Kathryn
Age: 50
Height: 5'3.5"
Total Weight lost: ~80 lbs
Time it took to lose: 2 years 3 months
How long in maintenance: I called maintenance in July 2016, but I continued to slowly lose until December of 2017. I have been in maintenance for ~ 13 months
Maintenance weight range: 118 - 122 lbs

Average weight recorded from 2018: 118.8

Average weight recorded from December: 116.9
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Week of...
January 6: 115.8 scale/ 116.2 trend
January 13: 115.8 scale/ 115.9 trend
January 20:
January 27:

Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: I'm having more struggles than successes this week. I feel like I am succeeding and I think I look great. But my weight is down a little and apparently I am too thin and I am obsessive about my weight (because I still weigh and log my food). While I do not want to lose any more weight, I do not think my weight is too low. My BMI is 20.2 (it has never been lower than 20) and I am not underweight for my height. It kind of hurts my feelings that for the first time in my life I feel good about myself and how I look, but others seem to have a problem with my weight. No one was ever concerned about my health when I weighed almost 200 pounds and had a BMI of 34.1, but now that I am a healthy weight people are concerned about me. Well I think I look great and more importantly I feel great. I really don't know what to do about it. I don't want to lose more weight, but I also don't think I need to gain anymore weight either. I do try to make sure that I eat enough every day (which is the reason I still log). I have been frustrated though because according to my own data I have been eating an average of 2050 calories per day and according to my Garmin I have been burning about 1850 calories per day. I’ve set mfp to 2100 calories per day and I try to hit that most days. Some days I go over and some days I go under, but I am averaging about 2050 and I feel really comfortable with the amount of eating I do and the amount of exercise I do. I actually feel really good about my weight too.

erjones11

Hi Kathryn- I know just how you feel. I could be 300 pounds and no one would say a word and then at a normal BMI they freak out. It can be hard to ignore them. I have even asked some if they would prefer if I continued to slowly kill myself one potato chip at a time. They'll get used to the new you in time or not. But just be you.

kgirlhart wrote: »

Name: Kathryn
No one was ever concerned about my health when I weighed almost 200 pounds and had a BMI of 34.1, but now that I am a healthy weight people are concerned about me. Well I think I look great and more importantly I feel great. I really don't know what to do about it. I don't want to lose more weight, but I also don't think I need to gain anymore weight either.

ExistingFish

Name: Existing Fish
Age: 30
Height: 5'0" (153cm)
Total weight lost: 36.5lbs (16.6kg)
Time it took to lose: 6 months
How long in maintenance: 4 months
Maintenance weight range: 117-123lbs
Average weight recorded from 2018 (4 months): 122.5

Average weight recorded from September: 122.6
Average weight recorded from October: 120.4
Average weight recorded from November: 120.8
Average weight recorded from December: -

Week of...
January 6: 123.8 (t: 123.8)
January 11:124.1 (t: 124.1)
January 18:
January 25:
January 31:

Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Disappeared into a hole in December making handmade Christmas presents every waking moment for the kids. Christmas - Early January just rebooting. Getting back to logging. Getting back to meal plan and some meal prep. Regrouping for 2019.

Weight has been creeping up the past two weeks for the first time since I went into maintenance. Frustrating. Starting to log again. I've continued to lift heavy and regularly throughout my "weigh in" absence. Also started my monthly cycles again, first full cycle since the baby was born.

colorfulcoquette

Age: 43
Height: 5'2"
Total weight lost: 45
Time it took to lose: 30 lbs in about 9 months, the rest over a year
How long in maintenance: about 7 years
Maintenance weight range: 103-106, I think I want to aim a little higher
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 102.7 - so much for my year of attempting a slow gain

Average weight recorded from January: 102.8
Average weight recorded from February: 102.8
Average weight recorded from March: 102.9
Average weight recorded from April:102.9
Average weight recorded from May:103.1
Average weight recorded from June: 103.5
Average weight recorded from July: 103.5
Average weight recorded from August: 103.9
Average weight recorded from September: 103.4
Average weight recorded from October: 102.7
Average weight recorded from November: 101.8
Average weight recorded from December: 100.4

Week of...
January 7: 100.3
January 14: 100.3
January 21:
January 28:

Success/Struggles: Holding steady right now. I'm trying to decide if I should increase my calories more or cut back my daily activity. I did a lot less this weekend than I have been though still fairly active. It's such a habit now that I get antsy simply sitting around and want to do *something* which is quite different from my old slothful self. But is it sustainable? Though I know how it works - I can increase my intake now and if my activity level drops and weight starts really coming on then lower my intake again. So the answer for now is that I should eat more

colorfulcoquette

Faebert wrote: »

mph323 wrote: »

Success/Struggles: I'm going up and down on my daily weigh-ins more than I'm used to, but I'm back to the middle of my maintenance range this week. My husband's going in for minor surgery tomorrow, and I think it's water retention from stress. We've also been watching "The Great British Baking Show" together in the evenings, and that's not making it easy to avoid evening snacking

Wishing everyone a successful week!

@mph323 - the bolded made me laugh out loud. I’m in the UK and a big fan of the Great British Bake-Off. I have to time when I watch it so I’m not tempted! Glad the series (and now the Xmas specials) are over!

I this show! The whole feel of it is wonderful and I'm always impressed with what they are able to do and how much they simply need to know but then I'm not much of a cook or baker.

erjones11

I know exactly how you feel Colorful. I have decreased my activity a little and am incorporating a few more breaks but both my eating and activity habits from my loss period and now transitioning in to maintenance are so engrained in me that I feel a little guilty if I don't hit all my marks.

Bad habits made me over weight and now good habits are sending me the other way. Finding balance is the
current struggle. Rest is healthy so I will work in a little more of it.

All the best to your.

Eric

colorfulcoquette wrote: »

Success/Struggles: Holding steady right now. I'm trying to decide if I should increase my calories more or cut back my daily activity. I did a lot less this weekend than I have been though still fairly active. It's such a habit now that I get antsy simply sitting around and want to do *something* which is quite different from my old slothful self. But is it sustainable? Though I know how it works - I can increase my intake now and if my activity level drops and weight starts really coming on then lower my intake again. So the answer for now is that I should eat more

JulsBra

Hi, I‘m new to maintenance, bit I wanna make it work
I had to gain a few kg in the last couple of months, so now I‘m working on not losing them again. I hope that fits into this group as well, I thought maybe maintenance is maintenance 🙈🤷🏼‍♀️

kgirlhart

Welcome @julsbra.

w8goal4life

Name: w8goal4life
Age: 68
Height: 5'6"
Total weight lost: 30-35 lbs since 2011
Time it took to lose: 6 months
How long in maintenance: 7 years (less a couple of months during lapse between caloriecount.com and MFP)
Maintenance weight range: 115-120 pounds
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 114

Week of...
January 6: 114
January 13:114
January 20:
January 27:

Success/Struggles: My weight loss journey started in 2011 on caloriecount.com. The site shut down in 2017 and I attempted to maintain without it. While 115-120 is on the low end BMI range for my height, once I get over 120 lbs my blood pressure starts to elevate. When I reached 121 in early 2017, a doctor visit confirmed same, so it was time to start logging and tracking, again. I certainly wasn't out of a maintenance range for the average person, but blood pressure was mildly elevated. I started with MFP in August 2017. I have maintained at approx. 114-115 with MFP since January 2018. I don't worry if I'm a pound or 2 down, but avoid anything over 120. I exercise 20+ minutes daily as it is part of one of the community challenges in which I participate. I, too, have had some of the negative comments from others particularly those who NEED to lose weight. My two sisters are the only offenders, both of whom need to participate in some kind of weight loss program, and both of whom have medical issues related to being overweight. It is unfortunate they can't comprehend the healthy lifestyle I choose to lead. If I can control blood pressure with healthy diet and exercise, I will choose that option over medication any day of the week.

Jimb376mfp

Name: Jim
Age:70
Height:5’8”
Total Weight lost:197.8 (SW 376.2)
Time it took to lose: 5 years,
From 1/17/13 to 3/29/18.

How long in maintenance: Since 3/29/18.
*Maintenance weight range:179-184
Average weight recorded in 2018 180.

Average weight recorded 2019:
Week of

Weigh In
3 January 178.4 (+.2)
10 Jan 178 (-.4)
17 Jan 180.2 (+2.2)

Success/struggles of the week

Success: Trying some new menu items to break my routine.

Struggle: Up 2# so maybe sodium because I’m eating canned soup! And the Kingsize Mr. Goodbar was a treat! Still below 4# GW.

TMI My body always decides to wait for my BM after WI

So not really up all of 2.2

sofchak

Name: Sofchak
Age: 36
Height: 5’3”
Total weight lost: ~25 lbs
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: 2+ years
Maintenance weight range: 122-127
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 124

Week of...
January 5: 129.5
January 12: 129.0
January 19: 128.0
January 26:

Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Saw 126.4 on the scale 3x this week! Hopefully I’ll be completely back in maintenance range next Saturday. Almost there!

Classes started again - Tuesday and Wednesday nights, so I’m out of the house for 14 hours straight both days with basically just enough time to shower, and walk the dogs a couple times each day. I did manage to wake up early both days to spin on my indoor bike for 30-45 min just so I could get some exercise. I also packed breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Proud of myself. Hopefully I make it all routine... only 13 more weeks in the semester! Lol.

Just keeping the momentum going on healthier choices and priorities.

Have a great week everyone!

erjones11

Name: Eric
Age: 49
Height: 6’
Total weight lost: 85 pounds
Time it took to lose: 4 years
How long in maintenance: Since September 2018 (4 Months)
Maintenance weight range:155 - 165
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 180

Average weight recorded from January: 213
Average weight recorded from February: 211
Average weight recorded from March: 202
Average weight recorded from April: 195
Average weight recorded from May: 184
Average weight recorded from June: 180
Average weight recorded from July: 172
Average weight recorded from August: 165
Average weight recorded from September: 160
Average weight recorded from October: 159
Average weight recorded from November: 159
Average weight recorded from December: 159

Week of...
1/5/2019: 157.7 pounds
1/12/2019: 151.8
1/19/2019: 154.7

Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Stuck to the plan this week and ate right at my net calorie goal. For eating back exercise I generally manually override what MFP says my burn was by cutting it in half and eat that back. Up three pounds since last weigh in. likely cycle or water weight. I am still below my maintenance range.

Will aim to repeat last week this week and continue to monitor.

ExistingFish

Name: Existing Fish
Age: 30
Height: 5'0" (153cm)
Total weight lost: 36.5lbs (16.6kg)
Time it took to lose: 6 months
How long in maintenance: 4 months
Maintenance weight range: 117-123lbs
Average weight recorded from 2018 (4 months): 122.5

Average weight recorded from September: 122.6
Average weight recorded from October: 120.4
Average weight recorded from November: 120.8
Average weight recorded from December: -

Week of...
January 6: 123.8 (t: 123.8)
January 11:124.1 (t: 124.1)
January 18: 123.0 (t:123.6)
January 25:
January 31:

Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: with my cycle leaving, so did my extra weight. Good to know. Saw over 126 for the first time last week and shocked me. Will be expecting it next month!

Otherwise starting a new stage in my lifting program today. Yay!

Orphia

Name: Orphia
Age: 51
Total weight lost: 36 kg (80 lb)
Time it took to lose: 12 months starting April 2015
Time in maintenance: 2 years 9 months starting April 2016
Height: 176 cm (5 ft 9.5 inches)
Goal range: 64-66 kg (141-146 lb)
Current moving average: 65.1 kg
Today's weigh-in: 65.2 kg


Starting weight: 98.9 kg
Average weight in 2015: 85.95 kg
Average weight in 2016: 63.85 kg
Average weight in 2017: 64.0 kg
Average weight in 2018: 64.93 kg

Been logging every meal daily since April 11 2015.
Have been walking, running, or swimming every day too.
Educated opinion is that I've gained 2 kg of muscle since figuring out my maintenance calories in 2016.

Average weight recorded from December: 64.8 kg

Week of...
January 6: 65.2 kg (143 lb)
January 13: 64.9 kg
January 20: 64.9 kg
January 27:

I'd been very busy for a while with volunteer activities and personal improvement daily activities, and also increased my daily work hours by half an hour, so this week I made a point of getting more sleep. I let my participation in my favourite FB running groups and MFP threads lapse a bit instead, and it wasn't the end of the world! Feeling a lot less worried about burning out.

Faebert

Name: Faebert
Age: 40
Height: 5’6
Total weight lost: about 50lbs
Time it took to lose: on and off 3 years. First 30 in 4 months and then gradually reduced goal weight
How long in maintenance: 20 months
Maintenance weight range: 115-120
Average weight recorded from 2017: 121
Average weight recorded from 2018: 114.6

5 January: 117.25
12 January: 117
19 January: 118.25
26 January:

Successes/struggles: weight is fluctuating all over the place at the moment and have ended up higher for this weigh-in. A few potential reasons for some water weight gain and I’m still within range so trying not to stress. Measurements show no change and clothes fitting fine but I would still feel more comfortable towards the bottom of my range. Going to aim for super strict logging this week and just trust the process.

pkweier

Name:Pam
Age:60
Height:5'5
Total weight lost:200
Time it took to lose:Started Jan 1, 2016
How long in maintenance:Sept 2107
Maintenance weight range:130-135
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months):


Week of...
January 6:131.6
January 13:131.8
January 20:131.6
January 27:

Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Steady weight again this week all within my lower range. I'm beginning to make peace with not losing the last 5 pounds. I do know I'm not as active as I am in the summer. I remind myself three years ago I was over 330 so as they say I came a long way baby. LOL

stephenearllucas

quote="stephenearllucas;c-43143845"Age: 58
Height: 6'2"
Total weight lost: 61 lbs.
Time it took to lose: 1 year
How long in maintenance: 2 years
Maintenance weight range: 180-185
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 188.2

Week of...
January 6: 201.0
January 13: 200.0
January 20: 200.1
January 27:

nooie19

Name: Elaine
Age: 50
Height: 5’3”
Total weight lost: 29.5 pounds
Time it took to lose: 10 months
How long in maintenance: two months
Maintenance weight range: 129-134
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months):

Week of...
January 6: 129.5
January 13: 129.5
January 20: 129.5
January 27:

Successes: I exceeded my exercise goal this week. I exercised six days this week. One day jogging, two days of yoga class, and three days on my stationary bike. I also did a good job with planning meals and grocery shopping.

Challenges: I binged out on Friday night. I don’t know quite what came over me but I found myself alone in the house and ate a piece of strudel, then another, then found the toffee, etc. Just went nuts on sugar. Felt physically sick that night and even yesterday morning! At least it felt so horrible that I really have no desire to do it again.

reversemigration

Name: Ben
Age: 50
Height: 6'
Total weight lost: ~55 lbs
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: Since December 2018
Maintenance weight range: 166-171
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 183

Average weight recorded for December:165.8

Week of...
January 6: 168.1
January 12: 165.8
January 20: 167.9
January 27:

Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Fitness-wise, it was a good week. I made it to the gym for six days of cardio and three of resistance, even though I strongly dislike going out in the winter weather and would much rather sit on the window seat and watch the snow with a cup of hot chocolate (I think that's my Danish-hygge heritage calling.) I am dreading going out in today's single-digit temperature to shovel snow (that's the Southern heritage from the other side of the family, where single-digit temperatures are the stuff of fiction), but I am bound and determined to show up the neighbors by being the first one with a clear sidewalk.

It was an interesting week for weight, with the widest day-to-day swings I've seen yet. One day of probably too little hydration followed by a day of splurging and possible water retention due to beginning creatine supplementation led to a 24 hour 5-pound swing. I didn't stress about it since I knew the likely causes, but I still found it pretty remarkable. It's nice to look at the long term average and see that the needle is still firmly in the groove.