next step after weight-restoration?

So I have been eating around 5000-7000 calories daily in order to gain weight. This morning I weighed in 2kg above my goal weight, so I figured I would be at my goal more or less, taking into account food weight and all that.

So I got to thinking, what now? I don't think I could go straight into maintainance calories without setting myself up for some heavy-time bingeing, so I'm a bit lost? Should I stop with the full-fat milk now? and the supplements and all the calorie-dense foods? What is the next step after being weight-restored?

Thank you very much for your help :)

I would gradually reduce your intake, because just suddenly dropping a few 1000 calories would make you lose lots of weight, putting you right back where you started.  When I've decreased to maitenance, I found it easier to cut back things I wouldn't notice so much.  For example, switching from full-fat dairy products to either low or non-fat.  Or maybe switch the mayo for mustard.  Ice cream for yogurt.  These kinds of things.  It is crucial to be monitoring your weight closely during this period, to make sure your weight is stable.  If it is, you can also slowly start doing physical activity if you like.  Start with small things, like maybe take a yoga class, or go on a 30 minute walk.  Don't rush recovery.  Just take it slow, and be on guard to keep the ED from returning.  Congratulations on completing your weight restoration, you really should be proud of yourself!

Original Post by swimfan93:

I would gradually reduce your intake, because just suddenly dropping a few 1000 calories would make you lose lots of weight, putting you right back where you started.  When I've decreased to maitenance, I found it easier to cut back things I wouldn't notice so much.  For example, switching from full-fat dairy products to either low or non-fat.  Or maybe switch the mayo for mustard.  Ice cream for yogurt.  These kinds of things.  It is crucial to be monitoring your weight closely during this period, to make sure your weight is stable.  If it is, you can also slowly start doing physical activity if you like.  Start with small things, like maybe take a yoga class, or go on a 30 minute walk.  Don't rush recovery.  Just take it slow, and be on guard to keep the ED from returning.  Congratulations on completing your weight restoration, you really should be proud of yourself!

There is NO way I am going back to where i started, after all the pain I've gone through! Gradual it is then!

It good that you mention not to rush things, because i had the theory in mind that I would be perfect and healthy by october when I start uni, but I guess those things cant be predicted and i'll just have to go with the flow for now :(

thanks!!!

Great new pearsnapples - many congratulations on reaching your goal weight, and I wish you the best of luck in maintaining.

You have made me insanely jealous! , although reading your post has given me a mental boost and a bit of encouragement to keep on going towards my gaining goal.

Well done!