GOAL ZONE Maintenance chat
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Hello all! I'm joining in the Goal Zone maintenance team from team Waistaways. My weight loss went fast from 194 in January to 145 now in October - I am DETERMINED to be in this same weight range (140-149) this same time next year. And you all are going to help me
with your inspiring stories and nagging, lay it on me. It's been a lifelong battle and at 51, I don't want to do battle again. I love to cook, garden and walk. I've learned recently that as much as I need to prep for when I am in the office, I need to prep when I have my alternate week of working from home...have that yummy salad waiting for me in the fridge when I leave my computer.
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@eggfreak
Welcome to the discussion! You are so smart to be looking for ways to actually make this happen -- the social support, the meal planning.
@jugar
Thank you so much for that vote of "you are not crazy" regarding peanut butter and raisins. Not having the ingredients for that in my pantry is being super helpful.
And hurray to that "not picking up rewards" thought! I went shopping yesterday, and was so, so tempted by a NuGo chocolate mint bar. Fortunately I had set up a structure to help myself past that temptation -- I had listed "food on plan" as one of my Habit Tracker items, and I am reporting those in on my team chat checkins. So I got to think for a moment, did I really want to say I had failed in my plan? I did not. Yes, I WILL use social pressure on myself, by telling other people what I am up to, and it works. So I put the tasty bar back on the shelf and left the store with only the items on my list!
@debbiewsharpe
Ah, yes, as you see, I am right there with you on the power of checkboxes and tracking and such!1 -
Just 3 pounds away for me. Lurking around here to see if it helps me get there soon. I'm Theresa from Toronto and am a co-captain on team Weight No More from where @debbiewsharpe hails. I'm also in the group Sole Mates, where she is a captain. One thing I've learned from her is that a high step count and counting on your friends can help with maintenance. Also, in her words, just to keep on keeping on. Cross your fingers and toes with me, please.0
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1theresamcvean wrote: »Just 3 pounds away for me. Lurking around here to see if it helps me get there soon. I'm Theresa from Toronto and am a co-captain on team Weight No More from where @debbiewsharpe hails. I'm also in the group Sole Mates, where she is a captain. One thing I've learned from her is that a high step count and counting on your friends can help with maintenance. Also, in her words, just to keep on keeping on. Cross your fingers and toes with me, please.
Not sure how good my step count will be with my toes crossed, but I'll try anything! You will make it
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Welcome to the new members of this group, so good to see this group growing! TAKE A LOOOK AT THE POSTER BELOW! This is a reminder of what your have just defeated! KEEP ON KEEPING ON.................................
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OH NO....... I was shocked when I weighed this morning! I am back toward the top of my goal zone, I have no idea why! In the middle of the week I was down. I am almost 2 pounds over my magic number. This week will be back to diet mode (I hope). I WILL be back to 127 by next Sunday. Definitely need to KEEP ON KEEPING ON.........
@jugarI - I have fruit in the house so I will take a page from your book and eat fruit this week. WE can and will do this!
@theresamcvean - You will be here soon, only 3 pounds to go. My fingers and toes are crossed for you! Making it an official team would be great, others may join in soon. Would this mean that we would post here and just occasionally on our other page??? I am good with whatever the group decides! I am sure that I would also read my team page, just in my short time I have gotten to know a few people. You have had steady losses so I bet you will officially be here soon. Thank you for the kind words.
@AustinRuadhain – Welcome to the goal zone! Raisins and peanut butter sound like heaven on Earth! I am a “Jiff” junkie. My goal is also 10,000 steps but lately I have gotten a lot more. Covid boredom is kicking in. Love the self motivated social pressure idea. I need to do that.
@eggfreak – Welcome to maintenance! Wow, what a loss. You are definitely determined. I look forward to getting to know you.
DEBBIES' DIET TIPS:
🤷♀️IF YOU AREN'T HUNGRY, DON'T EAT----IF YOU THINK YOU ARE HUNGRY - DRINK WATER FIRST. MAKE SURE YOU ARE FEELING HUNGER.
🤷♀️QUIT EATING WHEN YOU ARE FULL. CONTRARY TO WHAT OUR MAMAS TOLD US, YOU DON'T NEED TO "CLEAN YOUR PLATE." YOU CAN THROW FOOD AWAY OR SAVE IT FOR LATER.
🤷♀️EAT FROM A SALAD PLATE, NOT A DINNER PLATE, IT IS ALL A MIND GAME.
🤷♀️WHEN YOU REACH FOR A TREAT, LACE UP YOUR SHOES AND GO FOR A 10 MINUTE WALK!
🤷♀️ARE YOU EATING JUST BECAUSE IT IS A CERTAIN TIME OF DAY?
🤷♀️NO LAW SAYS WE HAVE TO EAT 3 MEALS A DAY. MOST COUNTRIES DON'T EAT 3 TIMES A DAY.
😎STAYED TUNED IN,,,,, MORE TO COME! HAVE A BLESSED SUNDAY, I'M OFF TO VIRTUAL CHURCH. CHURCH IN OUR PJ'S, WHO WOULD HAVE EVER THOUGHT ?????????
KEEP ON KEEPING ON............................. WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT..................1 -
Good morning, what are people's ranges for weight range....ten pounds, five pounds? - I know it's a personal choice but just curious. I reached 145 and feel great but am thinking that I might have a range of 139-145. I did reach my goal but feel I might reset my goal by a few pounds and see how I feel there.
Also, do we no longer weigh in with our team? I'm glad this group is here because otherwise I might feel like I've been put on a shelf now that I reached my goal
I reached a second goal the other day, and got the last of my colored hair chopped off
feels great!
@debbiewsharpe For a while I had been avoiding fruit, and then realized that a little bit of fruit is perfectly fine and definitely has the benefit of a little sugar boost and for me, when I got a few leg cramps, realized that potassium is important. Now a half a banana in my oatmeal does the trick and I love the taste - even cooked in the microwave, bananas are transformed when they are cooked - not carmelized but something is different.
@AustinRuadhain, peanut butter and raisins does sound yummy. Peanut butter is a slippery slope for me though...Somehow just a small smear of PB just doesn't do it. A jar of Skippy Extra Crunchy is in the cupboard though, unopened, some day I might be able to control myself with it (as long as it's unopened, I can hold back,ha!)0 -
I use a 5 pound range of 132-137. So far that is working fine for me.
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It is so good to have you here! I use a 5 pound range, and have to get closer to the bottom of it again! Creeping, creeping - it happens. The rest of this month is UNCREEPING.Good morning, what are people's ranges for weight range....ten pounds, five pounds? - I know it's a personal choice but just curious. I reached 145 and feel great but am thinking that I might have a range of 139-145. I did reach my goal but feel I might reset my goal by a few pounds and see how I feel there.
Also, do we no longer weigh in with our team? I'm glad this group is here because otherwise I might feel like I've been put on a shelf now that I reached my goal
You continue to weigh in on your team. Post how good it feels to be maintaining! I like us to stay on our teams as well as here so that we can be an inspiration to others who are not there yet. I like the idea of having our own team, too - hard to decide which would work best for us AND for the teams. I like them to have successful losers in their midst. There are so many people who just stay around the same weight no matter how long they are there, but others are steadily getting there. Since we have been through the whole process, maybe we can help them out. Let me know what you think about the team thing. Thanks!
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Hi all!
I'm still at goal but would like to lose a few extra pounds ahead of the holidays so I can indulge without anxiety. I noticed lately that I'm back into old snacking habits once I get home from work, and I really need to curb some of that unhealthy eating. Also stopped exercising in late summer, so I'm getting myself back on track there as well.
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You continue to weigh in on your team. Post how good it feels to be maintaining! I like us to stay on our teams as well as here so that we can be an inspiration to others who are not there yet. I like the idea of having our own team, too - hard to decide which would work best for us AND for the teams. I like them to have successful losers in their midst. There are so many people who just stay around the same weight no matter how long they are there, but others are steadily getting there. Since we have been through the whole process, maybe we can help them out. Let me know what you think about the team thing. Thanks!
I do want to stay in the Waistaways - you get to know people and if would feel really strange just to up and leave. When I got my haircut the other day, my hairdresser, who was a huge inspiration to me - she and her sister, both 5 ft. lost 100 lbs each and have kept it off and did it with no exercise/only food intake. They'd joined an 12 step type of program which, when I looked into it, was too much for me and happily for me it turns out the F2F group is a similar type of support group. I was talking to her about it all and when I told her that I often talk of her and her sister, without naming names, she said she didn't mind if I said who they were, that that's part of their group - service - service and helping others. The idea of staying on with Waistaways in a supportive role is fine with me.
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I think they are needed in certain sections of the grocery store as well! I managed to avoid succumbing today. Phew!2
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Ha! My aunt used to have two mirrors that, I swear, made you look just a little bit slimmer. Good for you @jugar for not succumbing.
I have still not picked up my weighing and logging habit again...I don't know what happened really. I have been eating many of the same meals as when I had been all those months but there have been some temptations around. Tomorrow is weigh in day and we'll see how my winging it is working or not. I have dropped my wine habit and this time it might be for good. Heading out for an evening walk shortly. @jugar, if you need a surprise anything dropped off to your dad, a favorite ice cream or something, just let me know, remember, I'm not far. I'm sure not being able to visit right now is hard.2 -
Ha! My aunt used to have two mirrors that, I swear, made you look just a little bit slimmer. Good for you @jugar for not succumbing.
I have still not picked up my weighing and logging habit again...I don't know what happened really. I have been eating many of the same meals as when I had been all those months but there have been some temptations around. Tomorrow is weigh in day and we'll see how my winging it is working or not. I have dropped my wine habit and this time it might be for good. Heading out for an evening walk shortly. @jugar, if you need a surprise anything dropped off to your dad, a favorite ice cream or something, just let me know, remember, I'm not far. I'm sure not being able to visit right now is hard.
I want one of your aunt's mirrors! But not as a deterrence. I need one that shows what I'll look like if I buy or eat the thing that is tempting me.
Thank you, Sylvia, for your offer to bring something lovely to my dad! He is lucky to be with my stepmom who is only 4 years older than I am, and she waits on him and gets him all the things he wants, as long as she agrees he should have them! Mostly it is just time with him I miss. He is one of those generally happy people, though, so as long as we can talk from time to time, he seems to be getting along all right. At 92 I hope we are all doing that well! Thanks for your thoughts, though. When I can finally get back down there, we will have to meet in person! Dad is in Lunenburg, so it is easy to get just about anywhere from there.2 -
Happy Saturday! I stated earlier that I have been on a roller coaster of weight lately, OVER my magic number. I have tried really hard this week and was determined to get back to 127. This morning I was pleased, I went from 128.4 to 125.8 this week. I have no idea what tomorrow (weigh in day) will bring but I am enjoying today.
@eggfreak – I use a 5 pound weight range (125-129) I call 127 my magic number. If I get to 130, which I have not done in quite a while I know I would freak out. And jump back in to serious diet mode. I just looked it up and the last time I got to 130 was April 17, 2019. The range idea seems to work for me.1 -
@jugar, good, I'm glad your dad is not alone through all this.
So, I'm going to make a push this weekend to prep the fridge and I'm going to try to prelog much of the week....before in my obsessive logging I only ever did 'tomorrow', usually laying in bed before sleep...I also want to resume weighing everything. If I want to push myself out of this yo yo-ing with the same couple of pounds I have to do something different than the very loose eating I've done the last month. I'd like to get down to 139 and see how that feels as the lower end of my goal zone scale. I have a feeling I'll hear from my mother and sister that I don't want too lose too much weight, they'll tell me I'm gaunt - too bad, I'll see how I feel about it.
Now I'm going to share something here that I never wanted to share on Waistaways because I didn't want to toot my own horn too loud or make anyone feel bad but I tell you, it pleases me to no end. I look at it sometimes to try to keep me inspired to persist with my change in eating habits. I don't want to see that line rise up to those heights again, ever.
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debbiewsharpe wrote: »@eggfreak – I use a 5 pound weight range (125-129) I call 127 my magic number. If I get to 130, which I have not done in quite a while I know I would freak out. And jump back in to serious diet mode. I just looked it up and the last time I got to 130 was April 17, 2019. The range idea seems to work for me.
Happy Saturday Debbie, thanks for your input. I like the magic number idea and the range seems a good idea. I need to play around a little more to see where my magic number lies.0 -
@jugar, good, I'm glad your dad is not alone through all this.
So, I'm going to make a push this weekend to prep the fridge and I'm going to try to prelog much of the week....before in my obsessive logging I only ever did 'tomorrow', usually laying in bed before sleep...I also want to resume weighing everything. If I want to push myself out of this yo yo-ing with the same couple of pounds I have to do something different than the very loose eating I've done the last month. I'd like to get down to 139 and see how that feels as the lower end of my goal zone scale. I have a feeling I'll hear from my mother and sister that I don't want too lose too much weight, they'll tell me I'm gaunt - too bad, I'll see how I feel about it.
Now I'm going to share something here that I never wanted to share on Waistaways because I didn't want to toot my own horn too loud or make anyone feel bad but I tell you, it pleases me to no end. I look at it sometimes to try to keep me inspired to persist with my change in eating habits. I don't want to see that line rise up to those heights again, ever.@jugar, good, I'm glad your dad is not alone through all this.
So, I'm going to make a push this weekend to prep the fridge and I'm going to try to prelog much of the week....before in my obsessive logging I only ever did 'tomorrow', usually laying in bed before sleep...I also want to resume weighing everything. If I want to push myself out of this yo yo-ing with the same couple of pounds I have to do something different than the very loose eating I've done the last month. I'd like to get down to 139 and see how that feels as the lower end of my goal zone scale. I have a feeling I'll hear from my mother and sister that I don't want too lose too much weight, they'll tell me I'm gaunt - too bad, I'll see how I feel about it.
Now I'm going to share something here that I never wanted to share on Waistaways because I didn't want to toot my own horn too loud or make anyone feel bad but I tell you, it pleases me to no end. I look at it sometimes to try to keep me inspired to persist with my change in eating habits. I don't want to see that line rise up to those heights again, ever.
I absolutely love your weight chart! This may inspire your group, it reminds us of where we all have been and how we got here.0 -
@debbiewsharpe @jugar ...I just had the thought to make a magnet of it and stick it on the fridge as a reminder!! and then I just thought a sticker!! ...then I could stick it to the bag of potato chips (they're here for my mother) and the wine, and the cakes...ha ha ha ha
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just had the thought to make a magnet of it and stick it on the fridge as a reminder!! and then I just thought a sticker!! ...then I could stick it to the bag of potato chips (they're here for my mother) and the wine, and the cakes...ha ha ha ha
If there is a way to make that magnet like those horrible birthday cards that starts shrieking when you open it up that would be even better!
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@debbiewsharpe @jugar ...I just had the thought to make a magnet of it and stick it on the fridge as a reminder!! and then I just thought a sticker!! ...then I could stick it to the bag of potato chips (they're here for my mother) and the wine, and the cakes...ha ha ha ha
What a great idea!
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just had the thought to make a magnet of it and stick it on the fridge as a reminder!! and then I just thought a sticker!! ...then I could stick it to the bag of potato chips (they're here for my mother) and the wine, and the cakes...ha ha ha ha
If there is a way to make that magnet like those horrible birthday cards that starts shrieking when you open it up that would be even better!
LOL. That would sell, you know.0 -
My dear mama was a bit heavyset and I remember a magnet of a sheep on the refrigerator that said "ewe's not ewe's just fluffy."
Your comments brought back that wonderful memory!2 -
hello all!
I had a day the other day where I just ate like I might have a year ago. I can see how if I just gave in to that the weight would just pile on in no time.
I do need to find a substitute for stress eating - pot of tea or a quick walk around the garden - something! or log on here of course. I find that often I'll try to just eat that carrot or pickle....then try some other healthy option, but ultimately, and on top of those healthy calories, I've grabbed the cake or potato chips to satisfy whatever it is that's craving it. I need to slow down and try to be conscious of the craving & why I want that stuff.
Today I'll get back at it - no bypassing the great salad I already have prepped in the fridge.
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There must be something in the air - it is hard to stay on track these days, and so easy to fall down the rabbit hole of anything made from flour. I usually have no problem staying away from grains in general and from flour in particular, but lately - hoo boy! November is going to have to turn a corner. I have not put on weight, but I don't like the feeling of not wanting to stop once I start eating one of those things. It is also time to work on my indoor exercise - lots of rain and some snow lately have pushed me into my comfy chair instead of into my workouts! Yikes.0
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Ok girls, we CAN do this. I think we are approaching a month of more inside activity, comfort foods and holidays approaching. I am doing my best to stop and think before eating, am I hungry ar just doing mindless eating. We will keep on keeping on.........................2
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Umph it is!! Let's get moving!1
