Maintaining my Weight after losing 100 pounds

KristinTx1984
KristinTx1984 Posts: 1
edited October 4 in Introduce Yourself
I have lost 100 pounds over the last eleven months. I did it by counting calories. I am 5'3, and weigh 116 pounds. I dont want to lose any more weight and I am currently consuming about 1200-1300 calories a day. I know it isn't enough because I am still losing about a pound a week. My fitness pal is telling me I need to eat about 1700 calories a day to maintain my weight. I lead a pretty active life with my job. I work in a restaurant and I am pretty much constantly in motion. I am looking for any advice on the matter! Thanks!

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  • marulm
    marulm Posts: 26 Member
    Congratulations! You answered your own question. In order not to lose that pound a week, add 3500 calories a week, in whatever manner works best for your health and lifestyle.
  • 77bluebird
    77bluebird Posts: 22
    Agree with the above - MFP is telling you what to do, you just need to find a way to do it!
  • rileamoyer
    rileamoyer Posts: 2,412 Member
    Add back the calories, but be aware, you might have to adjust up or down a bit over the next few weeks. I have found it hard to maintain with out losing or gaining more than my 5 lb wiggle room I left myself. Congratulations on reaching your goal.
  • spacecase76
    spacecase76 Posts: 673 Member
    You need to GRADUALLY add more calories. Maybe add 200, and then another 100 in 2-3 weeks, etc until you are at that 1700. I wouldn't jump up 500 calories over-night, I think you would gain and not like the results.
  • localatte
    localatte Posts: 78 Member
    How about adding some higher calorie healthy foods that are easy to eat on the go? Maybe nuts and or trail mix? Congrats on your great weight loss.
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    I have lost 100 pounds over the last eleven months. I did it by counting calories. I am 5'3, and weigh 116 pounds. I dont want to lose any more weight and I am currently consuming about 1200-1300 calories a day. I know it isn't enough because I am still losing about a pound a week. My fitness pal is telling me I need to eat about 1700 calories a day to maintain my weight. I lead a pretty active life with my job. I work in a restaurant and I am pretty much constantly in motion. I am looking for any advice on the matter! Thanks!

    Adjust your settings to nto losiing anything....that equates to maintainence. Not losting, Not gaining, staying at the same activity level
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