Yo! Anyone lost and maintaining?

mopovich

I lost 25 pounds about a year ago and have been maintaining by eating clean and working out 5-6 days a week including running...but a femoral stress fracture has jacked up my life! I haven't been able to do any lower-body weights or running/elliptical, etc. for the past two months and it still hurts/swells. I've noticed my pants fitting a little tighter! Ugggg...

Some friends joined so I decided to join and see if anyone is in my boat (maybe not the stress fracture part but trying to maintain).

I was training for my first half marathon so once I'm healed, I'd like to get back to it!

Anywho...

ChrisWag

I lost about 40+lbs and have kept it off for about a year. There have been times when I felt my pants get tighter too so I cut back on carbs and follow Atkins till the "fluff" goes away. You could also reduce your calories alittle since your not working out regularly either.....

Hope you heal soon!!!!

hjfischer

I have been maintaining all summer. I just started a new job and hurt my leg running hills. I have gained a few pounds. My pants aren't tight - yet. I am hoping to run on Saturday or Sunday. I have a half marathon in 6 weeks! I would say keep eating as best you can, once you are able to start working out, you will bounce right back in a week or so!!! Good luck!

mopovich

Awesome! I knew there had to be a couple of you! I should clarify, I am still working out (5-6 days a week), but only upper body and abs! I tried to jump rope on my good leg but it was pretty much a massive FAIL! LOL

I was eating A LOT of calories before my injury (because I was running so much) so I'm still trying to figure out how much I should consume now! I know what all of the "calculators" say. I did recently start cutting my carbs and it seems to be helping!

How did you all lose the weight?

krys_lambert

Hi! I lost 20 lbs about 2 years ago and got really into you running and doing weights. I fell off track about 6 months ago and I'm hoping this site will help me get back into a routine again.

I lost my weight by being more conscious of what I was eating and focusing on eating to fuel my body, rather tan eating for the sake of eating.

I started lifting weights 3 times per week and running.

Good luck with your leg injury!

rwagstaff84

hey Mopovich. Have you tried swimming?

It's zero impact, so it could be a good way to get your cardio excercise instead of your normal running/eliptical until your femoral stress fracture heals.

Not everyone likes swimming, I know, but its a great full body work out.