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When did you decide to switch to maintain from losing

Doctorpurple
Posts: 507 Member
Hi there
I'm trying to figure out whether I should stop losing and try maintaining but I'm not sure. I really like where I'm at right now but also wouldn't be too happy if I gained, but I don't mind losing a couple more. I've a read from previous threads that sometimes switching from "losing mode" to "maintain mode", people normally gain a lb or two so you can go a bit below your ideal weight before switching. What do you guys think about this? Also, I'm curious when you decided to stop losing weight and start maintaining?
My stats
Height: 5'4''
Weight: 114-115
I'm trying to figure out whether I should stop losing and try maintaining but I'm not sure. I really like where I'm at right now but also wouldn't be too happy if I gained, but I don't mind losing a couple more. I've a read from previous threads that sometimes switching from "losing mode" to "maintain mode", people normally gain a lb or two so you can go a bit below your ideal weight before switching. What do you guys think about this? Also, I'm curious when you decided to stop losing weight and start maintaining?
My stats
Height: 5'4''
Weight: 114-115
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