jenniferjohnsonament Member

Having a goal is great, but do this for your health and for yourself! Remember that just because you have something not on plan, it isn't the end of the world. Track it, and start right back up again. I say it all the time....it isn't the day of bad eating or even the week of bad eating..it's the month and then another…

I've been getting more relaxed about tracking. I tend to not track on weekends (but I find that my healthier mindset keeps me MUCH more on track then I would've been before losing the weight!)

I'm 5 foot 8 and 150 lbs.

Verify your specific parameters with your doctor...also (especially with this taking awhile to happen) make sure you get a good prenatal vitamin from your doctor. As for eating, most physicians will recommend to eat NORMALLY during the first trimester, no extra calories but with focus on getting your nutrients. FOr the…

I think maitenance is constantly evolving to meet your own needs. At first, I still tracked everything, every day. Now with summer here I realize that weekends are going to be my indulgence days so I have adapted to what I've seen other success stories do (I eat a bit less during the week and go easier on myself during…

I'm just a hair under 5 foot 8 and between 150-153 on most days. My maintenance is about 1800-2000 a day. I am inching that number up as I become more and more active though thanks to fitbit encouraging me to take more steps!

So for those of you who were curious.. I am back from vacation. I had a great time..enjoyed Universal more then Disney this time around due to many new rides that I thought were amazing. I averaged 20-24K steps on most park days. I let myself have indulgences but I know I stayed more mindful then I would've if I hadn't…

Big props to you for holding yourself accountable when you knew you hadn't been eating or excercising like you should. Stepping on that scale and holding yourself accountable was awesome! 5 lbs compared to 50??? You can SOOOO do this!

I had several different (sometimes contradictory) emotions at goal which I reached about 8 weeks ago. I felt relieved and happy because I knew I would be increasing my calories and be able to treat myself a bit more(even if that increase was only 100-200 cals per week.) I also felt a bit let down because that magic number…

I had this issue when I got down to goal.. I felt "fatter" because at goal I could see the fat more. In fact, I could FEEL it. It felt bumpy under my skin...now that I'd lost weight I could no longer hide that my 30s meant less tightness as I had not worked out in years. I could no longer "just" lose weight..I had to burn…

We spend about 40 dollars on supplies when we go. We usually get water, some crystal light just in case we want to switch it up, sandwich supplies, some snacks, fruit, granola bars, waffles, and some things for our son like mac and cheese and yogurt.

That feeling that your mind and body actually WANT to exercise/be physical.....it's no longer a chore, but something you're craving :smiley:

Yes! I couldn't agree more with this. I am a curvy build which I base on my waist/hip ratio....BUT I don't have large breasts by any means (34C...34B after weight loss not that it matters.) I have actually been told that I am not curvy because my breasts aren't large even. There is too much judgment out there...and…

It's totally normal to be nervous! You're entering the next leg of your journey. I didn't do 100 calories at a time..I actually increased by 200 calories a week. The only issue I've had in 5 weeks with temporary gain of a few pounds is when I really kicked up my fitness routine. That gain came and went.

Thank you everyone. I have heard of water retention with an increase of activity and strength training. It is just always scary being in maintenance for me. I am after the lifestyle of being healthy...I don't want to go down this road a 4th time (first being for wedding, second after baby, and finally this last time…

I have been in maintenance a bit more then a month. Im eating anywhere from 1450-1750 a day. My goal right now is to be around 1650...so if I am full and have eaten well but still come in under...I let myself have an extra treat on a different day. I want to eventually bump another 200 in the next week or two.

Thanks everybody! Great advice! We are actually staying in a condo so I will be starting my days off with a healthy breakfast so that should help me :smiley: We're going for 10 days...5 or 6 will be actual theme park days, the others will be downtown disney, pool, etc kind of days. The last time I went I only put on about…

Congratulations, that is a wonderful accomplishment! Tracking is IMPERATIVE..keep up the good work in maitenance!

Thanks...I can see your pebbles comparison. They aren't big like marbles....and they're movable kind of like old time bath beads. I'm just feeling a little disheartened because I was feeling really good about my progress and then I went bathing suit shopping..only to be in for a very rude awakening. Smaller but squishier…

Honestly, I also find that I feel really great about maintenance this time around. I maintained for years after losing for my wedding...and then the sweet little boy in my profile pic happened :-) I feel "spoiled" when I go out to eat because I know that I can have whatever, in moderation...as long as I track it and make…

Well I'm assuming you're wanting to maintain your weight loss since you're on the maintenance boards. Sometimes it does help to "dip down" on calories for a day after a gain. I would give it a week and see if this mystery 2 lbs has gone on its own.

First questions that come to mind: Have you eaten extra sodium? Canned soup, lunch meat, take out? Are you close to your period OR ovulation? You mention you're in high school....are you still growing? You may be getting taller without realizing.

I HATE the gym...I HATE machines. I admire those who pound it out though! :smiley: If you have a blu ray player you can stream youtube for free with a lot of service providers. I look up different workout types when I'm bored...victorias secret workouts, Brazilian booty, ab dance, etc.

I'm 5 foot 8 and 150-153 lb range. I reached goal range about a month ago and I've been focusing more on body fat and measurements now that my BMI is healthy. I do my first round of measurements next week, but have a feeling they are down as clothing is significantly looser! I'm doing strength and cardio circuit training…

I read somewhere that if you can outlast a craving for 5 minutes..you can outlast the craving. I too have a MAJOR sweet tooth. I like salty too, but if I'm cutting back or maintaining..I can VERY easily say no to chips/pretzels. I can't always say the same for cookies and chocolate :smile: I also have a habit I think from…

SKME is right...it isn't the one overindulgence...it is the culmination of MANY indulgences that puts on the pounds. I like the idea of looking at your intakes in terms of weeks at a time.

I set my goal to my pre wedding weight. That is a time I felt beautiful and healthy in my own skin. I've been thinner then this and (obviously) quite a bit heavier. When I got "here" I wasn't happy...ironically I felt great 10 lbs heavier (go figure!) Soooo about 3 weeks ago I decided that "here" is where I'm staying for…

I've been as low as 108 lbs at 5 foot 8 (some women can pull it off..I looked sickly AND it was incredibly hard to maintain.) I've been as high as 185 (non pregnant) and have been told I look good with the extra curves. For ME, the weight I like myself at is 150-155 lbs. This puts me at a mid point BMI, I feel energetic,…

5 foot 8 and reached my goal of 150 just a few weeks ago. Size 6/8, medium.

I think it's important to have a "set point" and maintenance range. I've done weight watchers and so I use their 2 lb method: if you are more then 2 lbs about maintenance..it's time to get back on track. Now it's true that 2 lbs isn't much, and it very well may be sodium/water retention..but I think keeping yourself on a…