Who’s new to maintenance?

csplatt

I am 2 lb to goal so starting to increase my calories. Moved from 1300 to 1400 today. I don’t get many steps in at work at all, so I am going to try slowly upping 1600 calories for maintenance at first, then take it from there. My clothes fit fantastic. I am just going to shave off 2 more lb so when I “gain” some non-fat scale weight in maintenance I won’t be so annoyed

Planning to start lifting weights for a little recomp soon.

psychod787

Congrats on making to maintenance! I have learned much from this group! Best wishes!

zeejane03

Welcome to the group, we're a pretty awesome bunch

Sounds like you're approaching maintenance with a good plan in place!

SCoil123

I just transitioned to maintenance myself. I’m continuing my workouts for body composition and fitness. I gained 6lb the week I initially transitioned and almost panicked but it’s evened out now. I am at the top of my maintenance range but feeling good. Congratulations on reaching your goal

TavistockToad

enjoy the extra calories

xbowhunter

Been maintaining for a year now.

Although I am up 5lbs I have recognized it and it's time to tighten up my food consumption to get back to normal. If I didn't monitor my weight it would not be pretty for me... lol

laurenhugs23

Hi I'm new to maintenance too! I have bounced around my GW for the past 11 days. I eat more some days (1500 Cal) and still have 1200 calorie days. I don't want to eat at maintenance until my weight trend line app reaches my GW. It just gives me peace of mind, ya know? My weight fluctuates too much and I want it to feel solidified but I have no idea how long that will take. For now I read all the new maintenance posts to get my head there.

jan110144

Month 2 for me. I am finding that it is a challenge ... I clearly know more about losing weight than I do about maintaining.

Had a particularly bad week last week. Cravings for the first time in MONTHS. Back on track a d trying to work through what was going on. Lots of variables ... bad cold/cough, poor sleep because of it, still continued exercise (although less), dipped below lower end of maintenance range, ...).

This week I am going to really focus on eating enough and making the extra calories be quality food. Also, adding an extra recovery day mid-week. Bottom line, I am struggling to find a maintainable strategy. Good news is that cold is gone and I am feeling much better.

pierinifitness

I am now in maintenance and am learning that I’m no longer in “Army boot camp” with my training so am learning how to relax.

sijomial

Nice plan OP - it's important for many to replace the weight loss goal with another goal to keep your focus while maintaining and recomp is a great ambition. Enjoy!

12Sarah2015

2lb to go too. Feel free to add me