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Is anybody else torn between...

BarbieFromHellx

Wanting to maintain their weight and wanting to continue losing it?

I am literally just 2 lbs away from my ultimate dream weight I set myself yearsssss ago back when I was around 145 lbs, but because I've been in the mindset of "keep going keep losing" for so long I kind of convince myself that I should keep losing even though I haven't stopped to consider whether I'm actually comfortable where I am.

My BMI is 20.9 which to me is great, I get compliments a lot, I personally think my figure is fine and I was thinking that maybe I should stop after I've lost perhaps 3 more pounds, and then maintain my weight and just tone up my body a bit. I'll never ever be perfect and I know that (but then again who is) but I really just want to get out of that mindset of feeling like I HAVE to keep losing weight and NEVER stop.

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All4Me2014xx

If you are starting to wonder if the weight loss is enough, then maybe that's your sign that it may be.

Try maintaining or as you said toning to see if you are satisfied with where you are now.

Oh, and a big ole congratulations on your success.

psuLemon

At the point you are at, most people set their account to maintain or very small deficit and work on heavy lifting to do a recomp. This way you will still lose body fat but closely maintain their weight. Or if your body fat is low enough, some will bulk/cut based on goals.

Really, you have to determine what your next fitness goal is.

annaskiski

Toning up is a great idea, and can make you look like you lost another 10+ pounds.

aweigh2go

"...I personally think my figure is fine"

A number on a scale is just that... a number! If you like the way you look now, why continue to focus on losing?