Keeping it off

edmoulaison
edmoulaison Posts: 36 Member
edited October 7 in Health and Weight Loss
Any success stories of keeping the weight off for a year or more? I'm a classic yo-yo dieter. I have never had problems dropping the weight, but have always put it back on. I'm looking for practical, everyday suggestions...

Thanks

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  • sm_4ever17
    sm_4ever17 Posts: 128 Member
    hmm i can tell you that i did manage to keep the weight off for about 6 7 months but after that gained it all back coz when i went back to college my frndz dint notice the weight loss n i got pissed off n started eating again but nw when i look ack i think my frnds jst dint want to tell me so m trying to lose some again. i have managed to lose 2.5 kg m goal weight is 45 which is 100 lbs.
    once i reach my goal weight i will give everyone a kick on their jealous *kitten*
  • yarmiah
    yarmiah Posts: 325 Member
    I am a reformed yo yo dieter, doing it most of my adult life. I lost 30+ pounds with the help
    of a trainer and so far have keep it off for 14 months or so.

    Personally, I think the key is to NEVER give up, NEVER stop. We all have a slip up now and then-
    the trick is not to let that one snack or meal, turn into a day, then a week, then a month, etc.
    Get right back in it! Even when you don't "feel" like it, go to the gym, go for a walk or whatever
    it is you do for exercise. I'm sure you make time for everyone else. Now is the time for YOU!

    Just Keep GOing ON!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Yes, I have. The best advice I have is to continue doing what got you to your goal. If you changed your eating habits, stick with those habits. If you added exercise, continue exercising. This is why I think it's important to have a diet and exercise plan that you enjoy while losing, because you just might need to stick with it forever.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,431 MFP Moderator
    The best way to keep it off is to eat clean and exercise/be active regularly. Also increasing lean muscle mass will help as your metabolism will increase.
  • teagin2002
    teagin2002 Posts: 1,900 Member
    I have lost 112lbs in 1 year and 3 months and am at the 6 month mark now and am not planning on going back at all :flowerforyou:
  • SavCal71
    SavCal71 Posts: 350 Member
    I lost 89 lbs - hit goal in November of 07. I stay within 4-5 pounds of my goal weight for about a year. Then was within 10 pounds of my goal for about another 2. I'm currently 20ish pounds over goal and working to get that back off. Maintenance is a *****!
  • edmoulaison
    edmoulaison Posts: 36 Member
    Glad to hear from a reformed yo yo...

    Thanks for the post
  • edmoulaison
    edmoulaison Posts: 36 Member
    Rootin' for ya SavCal71...
  • teagin2002
    teagin2002 Posts: 1,900 Member
    I thought I might give a more detailed update, although I have reached my goal I have been working very hard to tone and maintain my current health.

    I exercise 1.5 to 2 hrs a day 6 days a week and eat an average of 2600 cals per day. Three of those 6 days of exercise are weight lifting days. I still eat very healthy and even though I indulge in a cookie from time to time I have no desire to eat sweets any more. I just don't fee like I need them. I no longer look at food as a reward at all, it is nourishment for my healthy body, instead I like feel that to be able to workout as hard as I do and feel so strong and beautiful is the reward I enjoy every day :)
  • edmoulaison
    edmoulaison Posts: 36 Member
    Thanks teagin...
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