Please share your number one strategy for maintaining

I hve lost 120lbs, although not quite finished, I have been not actively losing for a bit. I think exercise is very important and consistency, do not let a treat turn into a day of bad eating. It is a slippery slope in my opinion.

Logging. Everything. Accurately.

And choosing food you like eating.

I was hesitant to go on maintenance, but I continued to lose on maintenance, and had to increase my calories, so I wouldn't lose too much. Logging accurately & honestly is most important. That, and maintaining a consistent workout schedule. I've had no problems whatsoever maintaining, and I even take a break with logging on Sundays & all holidays (and I'm sure I over eat on those days). It's not as scary as it seems....you can do it!

manage my calorie intake every day..make sure do not exceed my limit...do not eat before sleep...find my suitable eating regime...

I haven't reached my goal weight but I have maintained a significant loss for several years. I eat many of the same meals (repetitive breakfast or lunches) so I know how many calories I'm consuming without thinking too hard, and I weigh myself regularly.

My # 1 strategy was to shift my focus from weight loss/diet to fitness. I had already been exercising throughout my weight loss journey, but I decided to venture into the world of strength training in order to really challenge myself and to hopefully get better definition. It was a good way to channel all of that determination and charge-ahead energy that I used to lose the weight into something equally constructive and healthy.

My ultimate strategy is to eat like how i did when i was losing weight. Cos now i make it into a lifestyle, im not dieting, its a lifelong change and that is vital in steering me away from junk foods and all those crap. anyway, now that i've felt healthier i dont want to go back to my old ways anymore. but i still do take abit of junk food every once in a while so that keeps me from feeling too deprived of it when the occasional cravings kick in. Exercising is important as well. But we all know most of it lies in our diet, so eat well and you will maintain. In my case, i avoid carbs during dinner but eat a sensible portion of it starting of the day. if i know i'll be burning more cals throughout the day, i'll allow more carbs. if im lazing around, i'll eat alot lesser of it. i make sure i'll hit my body's needed protein intake too. been working well for me

#MOTIVATION #WILLPOWER ))

Don't treat maintenance as the end. It's just a new beginning. Set yourself some new goals and something to strive for when you get there.

I've been maintaining for over two years. In my first year I just kept tracking and focused on just maintaining my weight. It's hard to maintain a passion for just maintaining though, so in my second year I've been concentrating on gaining strength and getting faster.

#1-Pay attention to weekly calorie intake. Not daily. Like others, I like to splurge on the weekends and I'm in the midst of transitioning from 5:2 to 6:1. (Didn't do 6:1 last week but I will this week.)

#2-This is what I want my next step to be: I want to focus on fitness/strengthening/toning. I don't want to be "skinny fat" which is how I feel.