A little bit nervous

smkey

Sooo... What do you do when you reach your goal? I've never actually gotten here before and am scared to "relax" a little. I've lost over 70lbs and am in the best shape of my life... I guess I'm more than a little nervous about losing some of the muscle tone I've built if I don't work out for a couple hours ever day.
I could use some wise words from others who have successfully maintained.
Thanks!

OSC_ESD

The " new you " is not just a phase ... it is now a " life style " and you should continue to eat healthy and workout as normal. It wasn't just a quest to get there .... it was a journey ... building the character that now defines you ... don't be nervous ... be proud !

DKWaggoner

Sure wish i could help ya but I am not there yet..Congrats to you!!

coloradocami

CONGRATULATION! :flowerforyou: just keep on doing what you have been doing...adjust you calories and stay on top if it.
I still weigh every day but I give myself a 5 lbs range (2 below and 2 above my goal) Than has worked for me!

wildkatt7

maintainence is just as important as the journey... set the calories and workouts to keep the weight and muscle within the 10 pound range you want (there will and should be fluctuation)

smkey

Thank you! You're right. I am a NEW ME! There is no way I will go back to what I was.

casi_ann

I can't give you advice as i'm just starting again and have never been able to maintain but i wanted to congratulate you and tell you the best of luck

smkey

I can't give you advice as i'm just starting again and have never been able to maintain but i wanted to congratulate you and tell you the best of luck

OMG! I love your Bostons! They are absolutely precious! Good luck in your journey! And thank you so much!

smkey

CONGRATULATION! :flowerforyou: just keep on doing what you have been doing...adjust you calories and stay on top if it.
I still weigh every day but I give myself a 5 lbs range (2 below and 2 above my goal) Than has worked for me!

Good plan! Thank you!

colorfulcupcakes

I feel ya - I wonder about how things will go for me when I reach my goal weight. Statistically, the odds are against us, but i hope that over time those stats will change as more and more people figure out how to live a healthier lifestyle. Once I get to my goal weight, my new goal will be to maintain for 5 years. When the 5 years pass I plan on getting a t-shirt made for myself that says "Freak of Nature."

smkey

I feel ya - I wonder about how things will go for me when I reach my goal weight. Statistically, the odds are against us, but i hope that over time those stats will change as more and more people figure out how to live a healthier lifestyle. Once I get to my goal weight, my new goal will be to maintain for 5 years. When the 5 years pass I plan on getting a t-shirt made for myself that says "Freak of Nature."

LOVE IT! You'll get there! You've got the right mindset and I'm a believer in mind over fatter... I mean matter!

stevwil41

You're going to have to play around with your calories and exercise level and find a balance between the two. Don't beat yourself up if you change something and gain 2 or 3 lbs. Just keeep making adjustments until you reach an equilibrium. Good luck! I'm almost there myself!