Can't get out of weight loss mode

monika_ranee

I totally can relate! I was 198lbs this time last year in 2012 and initially was shooting for 150lbs which quickly turned into 135lbs. I finally reached 135lbs and have added in some eating that I don't normally do and still workout, but in the past 2 days alone I've gone from 133lbs down to 131lbs and haven't done a great job of eating enough food because I've been busy or tired. A lot of people have told me I've done a great job, but a few family members tell me often I've lost too much or don't need to lose anymore. I never thought maintaining and trying not to keep losing would be such a challenge-__-

0katieface0

I'd recommend ramping up the workouts (start going to new classes, try Insanity, try martial arts, weight lifting, etc) and switch from "calorie counting" mode to just doing a sanity check before you eat something as to whether there is a healthier substitution. That way you can eat badly on occasion and go out drinking with your buddies and your metabolism should be able to just compensate as long as you have significantly more good days than bad days.

IanBee93

When you're at your healthy weight, you should have a 5 pound range. Meaning you stay within 135-140, without gaining over 140. No one stays at the exact same weight...

LaDaGra

Hearing you talk is like hearing myself! Lost 80 lbs. from Dec 2011--May 2013, and wanted to lose more--but I've been struggling to just find a balance to maintain! The obsession you're discussing with counting calories and weighing in is totally my life. The fear of re-gaining is absolutely paralyzing.

I saw my doctor a few months ago and she was fearful that my mindset might cause a "full blown" eating disorder--even though I already know I have disordered eating--and I am also obsessive over things just like you are. I started seeing a counselor a few times a month, which as been really helpful in establishing balance. I know counseling isn't for everyone--but my underlying anxieties really manifested themselves in my weight gain (OVEREATING) and then, in my weight loss (OVER-OBSESSING). If anxiety was a trigger in your weight gain, and you're still experiencing it in your weight loss, consider talking to someone. I'm telling you--it's been helpful. I can see how crazy my obsessing is when I'm more mindful of it and someone else discusses it with me and helps me reflect.

Things I've done to help myself stop obsessing include: weighing in once weekly, taking measurements (so that I know a few pounds are not "real" fat gain if the scale goes up), and trying to breathe and realize it's not worth it. You've come so far--I hope you (we) find balance soon!

Beckilovespizza

Congratulations on ur loss! U look fab! In for the advice as am in the same boat.

79kimmy

It is scary and tough when you enter the maintainence mode of your weight loss journey. I've been in maintence since around April of this year. I have played with what calories I need to eat and what exercised cals burned cals I need to eat back too. I got as low as 124 for my 5'4" height but since I up'd my cals from 1200 to 1490 and eat back some of the burned exercise cals I am usually at 130-132 range which is fine with me. I go up/down a pound or two daily. I do weigh myself every morning to keep myself in check. Some might say that isn't good but for me I need to since not weighing is what got me to the 270 pounds I used to weigh. I will continue to log all food, water, exercise and other things in MFP. I realize I will have to do this for life since in the past that is what also got me in trouble after loosing weight. I will quit logging food or tracking calories and the weight crept back on.
I have never with held any type of food from me since starting my weight loss journey but practice portion control. If I want some ice cream I will have it but will only eat 1/2 cup not 4 big scoops like in the past. I feel there aren't any "bad foods" but eating in moderation and portion control is the key.
Good luck!


This is totally me! And I am scared to death to start maintenance mode!!

79kimmy

It is scary and tough when you enter the maintainence mode of your weight loss journey. I've been in maintence since around April of this year. I have played with what calories I need to eat and what exercised cals burned cals I need to eat back too. I got as low as 124 for my 5'4" height but since I up'd my cals from 1200 to 1490 and eat back some of the burned exercise cals I am usually at 130-132 range which is fine with me. I go up/down a pound or two daily. I do weigh myself every morning to keep myself in check. Some might say that isn't good but for me I need to since not weighing is what got me to the 270 pounds I used to weigh. I will continue to log all food, water, exercise and other things in MFP. I realize I will have to do this for life since in the past that is what also got me in trouble after loosing weight. I will quit logging food or tracking calories and the weight crept back on.
I have never with held any type of food from me since starting my weight loss journey but practice portion control. If I want some ice cream I will have it but will only eat 1/2 cup not 4 big scoops like in the past. I feel there aren't any "bad foods" but eating in moderation and portion control is the key.
Good luck!


This is totally me! And I am scared to death to start maintenance mode!!

esaucier17

I'm in the same boat, so I can't say I have advice but I understand everything that you are struggling with because I'm fighting the same battle.

Same here...

melimomTARDIS

I'm in maintain mode (for 3 days now, womp womp) and I can't make myself eat all my calories either. I did use some full fat dressing on my lunch salad, so I'm getting there. I might even try start drinking skim milk instead of almond at some point, so I just have one milk in the fridge.

Anyways I'm anxiety ridden about it too.