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My pant are less tight. That is all.

Welcome to maintenance. If that’s not your goal, you need to adjust input, or output.

I use the Aaptiv app. You can pick any type of workout, with or without equipment, for any duration. It’s pretty fantastic. There is a free trial so you can see if you like it. And make sure the check out the meditation programs, they’re great.

Nice job Peach! Please take This VERY good advice from @sardelsa . Let your body settle in at maintenance for 6 months. And by all means, keep lifting. I suspect that yes, your skin and energy will improve. And loose skin will tighten up. I promise. Next Spring, if you still want to bulk.

OP - is your goal really to stop calorie counting, or just to not log in the app?

That sounds like an excellent plan.

Not much to report here either. Managing to hang on to just a pound under scream weight, which is 15# above goal weight and 25# above lowest weight. I’m at a serious mental crossroads about what to do from here. Oddly, summer is always harder for me, but I’m feeling a little out of control.

I have loose skin on my thighs after losing 70# (was 99 at one point) and I don’t love it, buts it’s way better than the alternative.

Most recipies include calories counts, maybe just quick add for a while and see how it goes.

My last #10 was to get from 135 to 125 (pretty lean at 5-7”), I did it by going 100% plant based for 3 months. No meat, dairy or proceeded foods. It stayed off when I stayed on that path, but ultimately couldn’t make it work and still have a life. As I added back in that stuff, I creeped back up. ETA: not recommending that…

This! Slow down. When I first started running I got passed by old people, dogs and moms walking with strollers. If your route is (for example) 2 miles and you run, then walk — go a tiny bit further every day with your run, even if it’s just getting to the next driveway. Next thing you know, you’ll be running the whole…

I’m 54 and 145’ish an easily maintain at 2000-2200. I walk an hour a day and lift 3-4 times per week. I’m 90% WFPB, so I eat a LOT of food.

You don’t mention your current weight or age, which are big factors. But I’m 5-6.5, 54 yo and weigh 140-145. I walk 60 mins a day and lift 4 days a week and maintain at 2000.

What @middlehaitch pointed out is that really the difference in calories to maintain 125 v, 130 is tiny. I’m taller 5-7 and hit 125 last year and maintained for 6 months or so, then slowly crept up. The story I told myself was that it’s easier to maintain at 130-135. In hindsight, not really true. Now I’m over 140 and…

Were you on a plane? That’s an automatic 5 that will drop back off within the week

I’m contributing, but with the caveat that I’m still a tad above my range after gaining 10# about 6 months ago. But I’m still down 75 for 3+ years. Which leads to my pointer.... Don’t let it slide out of range for more than a few days. When you start to slip, buckle down. Right away. Not tomorrow, or next Monday. Now.

When you do add xanthan, it’s like a quarter teaspon, I don’t even taste it, but I use Quest powder and don’t need it. It whips into soft serve with just ice and almond milk.

Surely OP meant a tablespoon of cinnamon, right?

Just tried the yogurt with pudding powder in freezer. Gooey. Jury’s out on that one.

Losing 40# over a year doesn’t make for great TV, but it’s a much better “reality”

Okay, I HAVE to ask.....only because it’s literally my favorite food. Have you fully mastered the protein fluff ice cream? When done right, it’s so delicious and satisfying that it’s hard to imagine not liking it.

TLDR, but her approach sounds fine and you can support her in many ways that don’t include advice. Offer to cook or meal plan together, go for walks, take a neutrino or healthy cooking class.

Excellent work OP. Keep weighing every day and remember it’s a range, not a number. Make quick corrections and don’t let it slide beyond range in either direction (I wish I had taken this advice). Do whatever you did to lose weight —assuming it wasn’t something drastic— but with a few more calories.

I LOVE fruit more than the average person, so I have it for dessert after every well-balanced meal. But to answer what would happen? You’d wake up, take a big poo and be hungry.

Build your arms, shoulders and pecs as part of the process.

Are you taking a proper rest day? Are you drinking lots and lots of water? Are you getting enough sleep? There is more to the equation than CICO

My tactic is to do a long run or walk early on Saturday to build up a 500+/- deficit and try to keep busy with chores or activities to stay out of the pantry. Then, I skip breakfast and split my cals 1000 lunch and 1000 dinner. And I pretty much have stopped drinking, but when I do, it’s no more than 2 drinks with dinner.…

Or because added exercise gave you more protein.

I meant to say that I CANT make it work in the bender. I use food processor

Quest works great with no gum And @hickchic67 I can make it work in the blender and a bullet is way too small.