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The reason I joined was two-fold. First, it helps others on their journey. Before I started losing weight, I read their research and it helped me a LOT in figuring out how to lose and how to maintain. I wanted to share. It also holds me accountable. Every year when June comes up, I start thinking about whether I've lost of…

I have learned how much society discriminates against people who are overweight - particularly older women. I'm 60, but people assume I'm in my 40's (good genes - my mom looks young too). For reference, I was never more than 'overweight' - BMI 26 at the highest. My clothing size never changed because clothing sizes have…

Salt balance (because of heat, humidity, and fluids). Like people say, electrolytes. Drink fluids. My mother recommends taking a hot bath or shower and drinking ice water with lemon. It works for me.

This 7 minute workout is a killer - but it's fast. And yes, there's an app for that. Research says exercise is the most important thing for maintenance (calories are most important for weight loss). They recommend an hour a day. I don't have time for that. I build it into my day - hitting the stairs, walking to work, doing…

When I first went to maintenance I added carbs - milk, bread, etc. That's dumb. When I eat carbs I am always hungry. If I up my protein and fat I'm not. I don't avoid carbs (except often skipping the bread on 'sandwiches'). But I consciously choose protein and I conscientiously take small portions, in a bowl, and walk away…

5'10" 60 years old 158 pounds My goal is to net 1230 calories. That doesn't seem like a lot, but I've been doing it six years and I'm never hungry, so if I'm not accurate, I am certainly consistent. I burn around 150/day in purposeful exercise, so eat around 1380. I use an apple watch to track.

Yes. It got better. Moisturizer helps.

I went to rib joint yesterday that posted calories on the menu bthe lowest thing on the menu was an appetizer for 500. Most were over 1500 (one was 4000) Thats mult calories for the day. I wound up splittling an appetizer with a colleague for 500 calories and was still stuffed. I think the most portent skill.to learn in…

And salt will put 3 pounds on me in a day. Especially if I'm on the road and not moving enough.

Is it actually sugar that is causing your weight gain? Or the things that have sugar in them? Sugar is such a small part of my calories for the day. Now the FAT in cake frosting will get you. The BUTTER in cookies will get you. But it's not sugar - it's the fat and the carbs. I don't fight my sugar craving - I just don't…

I eat out for lunch all the time. My husband and I split all meals almost always. If I'm eating alone I bring half home or order an appetizer.

Maintenance: 6 years Goal range: 150-155 Current weight: 163 My current goal is to lose 5 pounds by July 9th, when I am pitching my new company and to firm some muscles so I look better in my bathing suit for the family reunion June 22. Recent successes: Down from 168 in a month. Joined the gym last week. Finally went on…

Yes it is realistic (60 years old here) but resistance training is what we need at this age to maintain muscle and bone mass. If you're worried use a tape measure. It's more informative than a scale.

Since we've started this thread, my pants are no longer tight (Yay!). I've lost several pounds. Calories the same but stricter logging and just dropped those pernicious carbs and upped my steps.

I think those last 5 pounds took as long as the previous 30. I'd stick with it. Really. I finally went to maintenance at the bottom of my goal zone. Then I upped by 250 pounds to ease in.

Go by the week, not by the day. But be really really careful about those weeks. They add up. Also, remember to EXERCISE. Even a little makes a big difference and it is really critical for maintaining.

Studies have shown almost anyone can lose weight. Maintaining is the challenge. Every single day I step on the scale and I'm still in the zone I celebrate. I look in the mirror. That's my motivation.

I lose hair when I'm stressed at work. By the handful. I had to teach myself destressing rituals. I also lost hair because it was long and I wore it in braids a lot. I started going bald at the hairline and where I braided it. I finally cut it and it came back healthy.

I want to say I haven't found it that hard. I combine logging and intuitive eating. I log everything, but by the time I finished losing (9 months), I knew how to eat. I'd always had pretty healthy eating habits. What I learned by logging was which foods had a lot of calories and which didn't. I was 50 when I started and…

That is awesome. Congratulations.

I lost weight a while after upping my calories, then I evened off a few months in. Then I had to drop BACK on calories. I think your body knows where it wants to be. Make sure you eat ENOUGH. Then see where you settle.

Okay, I'm feeling better. Cleaning up my eating. Lost another few pounds. Still moving in the right direction. Started swimming for the first time in years. Hope to be back in that zone in another few weeks. (6 years maintaining. 7 pounds outside my zone.)

I'd stay where you are. I'm stable and way under what I 'should be'. It could be I've got a slow metabolism. It could be I chronically underestimate size. But whatever. I log consistently and my weight is stable. That's the goal.

Paying attention. It's just like losing with more calories.

I love all you long-term-maintainers! It also makes me feel like I'm not the only one who has drifted up a bit but is still basically in the successful category. BUT 5 pounds by July.

I have essentially maintained for six years. I hit my calorie goal 50/52 WEEKS every year. But I'm usually over on Fridays. I listen to my body and I'm typically less hungry the day after I eat more than usual. I also try to eat only what I'm hungry for and stop when I'm not. I was reminded last night after I had a second…

I'll bite. Maintenance range was always 150-155. I'm 163 right now and have been there for maybe a year. (This is still 25 pounds lighter than when I started six years ago and a very healthy weight for me). 1. Your current goal: Lose 5 pounds by the time I pitch my business on July 9th. Go on to lose 10. 2. Recent success:…

I found it easier, but I did have to watch what I ate. I added back carbs first. They tend to make me hungry. Up your protein (and fat) and watch your macros. I try to keep my carbs under 40%. It makes me much less hungry and it's healthier too.

I use an apple watch and just trust what it says. The only problem I have is days I play the banjo or uke or drum because it thinks those are steps.

I have found it pretty sustainable - I've gained 5 pounds in 6 years, but it's spring and it comes off every summer. It takes me five minutes a day to log. I integrate walking into my daily routine so I get 8-10K steps every day. I don't exercise other than walking to and from work - 30 minutes. When the ice finally melts…