scared of maintaining...

I've been losing weight now for 10 months, and I can't stop! At least I can't BRING myself to stop.. I've got to be close to my ideal weight, but I keep making the number lower, I just enjoy seeing the numbers drop so much.. I'm afraid to maintain my weight, and I know I have  to soon.. I'm 5 foot 7 1/2 inches tall, female and I weigh anywhere between 128(my scale/morning) to 132 (gym scale/evening)

I'm worried Im getting to skinny, but I want my thighs to be smaller, so I keep saying I'll lose a little more..

Also, I'm terrified to put any weight back on! I've worked so hard and over come so much, now I don't want to screw it up!! And I don't want to YOYO!

 Help!

 

Hi GreasyGemo,

What is your goal currently? 

Have you seen recent pictures of yourself lately?  I always find pictures to be the best way to accurately see how I currently look instead of relying on how I perceive myself in the mirror.

Now that you are near or at your goal, try adding 100 calories every week or two.  Gradually ease into "Maintaining Mode".  Keep up with the exercise and eat healthy and you can still slim down your thighs regardless if you are losing weight or not. 

What is your current exercise routine?

Don't be scared of maintaining.  Once you have reached "Maintenance Mode" that means that all your hard work has paid off and you should be excited! 

Congrats on all your hard work to reach or be near your goal!

well, my current goal is to see 129 on the gym scale, since I feel it's more accurate than my home  scale, which reads 128 currently in the morning (Gym reads 132, but afternoon..)

 I have seen pictures, and they look good. But I'm still to insecure about my legs.

 I strength train my whole body at least twice a week in split sets, and I bike about 40 minutes a day, 5 days a week, to work and back (which will stop soon, as it gets cold and snowy.. canadian winters are not meant for biking.. :(

I'm lightly active otherwise, walk frequently (I don't have a car, so i have to walk to get around)

I cook alot and clean frequently, but not too exceptional..

 

 

 

Your story sounds exactly like my own.

But because I am older I started to get really scrawny looking in the face and arms so I made myself stop losing.  But still I was secretly hoping I was losing as the tops of my legs let me down, plus I have really short legs.

I also had one of those impedance tests (body fat analysis) done and it indicated that I was below what I should be already for body fat, and a lot higher in muscle mass.  So I figured enough is enough.

I think it's time for you to ease off lowering your goal. Otherwise, it may turn into something more serious. Until your goal isn't even realistic. Remember. Even once someone has lost weight, that doesn't mean they'll be content with their body image. I think you should switch your focus from losing to toning. It's much harder work in my view. But, if you lose another 2-3 lbs. It's not going to really make a difference in your looks/thighs. Whereas, if you gain 2-3lbs of muscle instead you'll see/feel the difference. There comes a point when your goal has to be altered. Otherwise, you're being a bit counter productive to yourself. Try slowly easing into maintaince. You'll most likely lose a bit along the way there. Then instead of losing divert your focus on toning.

Hi,

I just had to reply to your post. The same EXACT thing happened to me. I am 5 foot 6 and 3/4, and I now weight about 112. I can't stop losing! I'm eating sooo many calories everyday - but I was happy at 130, then I randomly dropped to 120 and I liked that better (currently where I want to be is 120). But losing felt so good. Kinda still does, I'm scared ot gain but I know I look scary skinny. So please, STOP! Don't let yourself get underweight - it's scary and dangerous and even HARDER to amke yourself GAIN!

Hope this helps. Please stop losing weight.

hi all!

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