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First, you’re not alone. I was down #85 and have gained back #20. But I have now maintained within 5# for a few years. One thing I’m absolutely consistent with is 60 mins of exercise a day, even if it’s just walking. I also do a lot better when I plan and pack my meals. Winging it does not work for me. The basics: Get…

My user name says it all. I HAD to stop drinking regularly to finally lose weight and continue to (mostly) abstain to keep it off. Going on 4 years. Besides the weight loss, My mental health has improved appreciatively. Wishing you the best.

I run in the morning, so I’m delighted to have some early sun and not trip over newspapers.

I’ve been wearing my watch for 4 years and never noticed that.

@MelanieCN77 I’m also 3 years in maintenance and as you know from my posts, struggling occasionally too. My ultimate goal is to learn to listen to my body. To eat when I’m hungry and stop when I’m satisfied. Who knew such an easy concept could be so difficult to implement.

Love that persistence. Nice job.

My two cents (having been where you are). Do your best to just hold steady. Don’t try to lose right now, as there is a VERY good chance that restriction will continue to trigger binges and result in weight gain. Eat to (not under) maintenance for your weight right now. Let your cycle and hormones normalize.

I’m 5-7 and 140. I prefer 120-125, which is lean with visible abs, but still some flab on my thighs.

I hit my first goal weight of 150 after 7 months of dieting and stayed there with relative ease. About a year later I dropped to 125 my UGW and had a terrible time maintaining (mentally and physically). I slowly and steadily floated back up to 150. I’m making one more go of it now, but if it’s as hard to stay there this…

@MelanieCN77 clearly, we are related! Im going at 3 years since I lost #75. Holding steady lately. I will share a podcast that has been really helping me get my Head in a better place. It’s called losing 100 pounds with Phit and phat. Here’s the short version.... there are 4 basics 1) drink lots of water 2) get plenty of…

BMI has been covered. As for maintaining, do whatever you have been doing with a handful more calories until you’re weight is stable. Good podcast on subject: Half Size Me

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Here’s what 99# looked like on my 53 year old stomach. You may or may not need surgery. Only time will tell.

Congratulations for taking this step and getting a handle on your weight while you’re young. I have a few pieces of advice.... 1) become a student of nutrition like its a full time job, learn everything you can about what foods work for YOU and your body. It will be an easier road than conforming to someone else’s plan.…

Summer is way harder for me. So many outings, activities, travel, BBQ’s. It’s pretty common for me to gain 10# by Labor Day, then spend until March working to get it back off. We’re all in it together!!

More likely the maragarita SALT.

Hey @MadisonMolly2017 I know this is the ULTIMATE back to basics, but are you drinking a ton of water? Getting plenty of sleep? Chug a glass of water when the “gnawing” starts and see if that doesn’t take the edge off.

Been more or less maintaining for 3 years. The podcast “Half Size Me” pays a lot of attention to us! And I like the way @AnnPT77 is thinking!

I personally think your ideal weight finds you. The weight you’d like to be, and that I’d considered “ideal” is not always sustainable while living your best life. I’m super glad that your doctors advised not to do a dad (think you meant fad) diet. Listen to your body. It knows best.

Survival tips from a fellow road warrior.... 1) don’t drink or stick to one glass of wine. No one, and I mean no one gives a crap if you drink or not. You don’t need to make any excuses, practice saying “I’ll stick with water” 2) get up early and go for a walk outside if it’s safe, or use the hotel gym. Try a trial…

Really watch the behavior of “skinny” people, and you’ll notice they leave half of what they order on their plate. They stop eating.

I scarf my food down, think it’s a carryover from mom saying “you can’t leave until you finish” and I wanted to be doing other things. I REALLY try to sit quietly, no distractions, and pay attention. But that fails 99% of the time.

Besides the calories, many experts are advocating a snack-free day in order to keep hormone balance, specifically insulin in check. Frankly, I say do whatever it takes to lose weight, but in maintenance, these are some of the options to optimize your diet. I’m not for, or against, just putting it out there.

5am club regardless in temperature. The only thing that keeps me inside are thunder and lightning storms.

If you can afford the time and money, go to as many Pilates classes as you can. I assume you’re talking about Reformer. I made tremendous progress on my core (and everything else) when I went twice a week.

I’d like to not snack, but come 4pm — watch out!! I split my 2000 into 4 meals, so my snack is 500.

Delicious made with coconut/almond milk blend, dash agave and toasted coconut chips on top with a raspberry in a large “shot” glass and tiny silver plastic spoons for a lovely presentation. Bad grammar, but you get the idea. I eat .5 tbsp every day mixed into something.

54 here and out the other side. I didn’t know I’d gone through menopause because I was on the pill until I was 52. Doctor suggested it was time to stop. My general mood and anxiety improved drastically a few month after getting that out of my system.

TLDR but if what you’re eating isn’t working, why not mix it up? Something as easy as replacing rice with potatoes could help. Or a bowl of fruit in lieu of yogurt.