weight maintenance buddies

 

I'm doing ok with the maintaining, so not struggling. 5'2.5", 111.5 lbs. I came from 136 earlier this year. I do find it hard to hold steady, my weight fluctuates more than I expected everyday.

I am struggling with maintenance as of late.  I think I have just reverted back to my old ways too bad and I was eating 1500-1600 calories per day and apparently I can't eat that much. I ate 1200 calories per day to lose.  I have put on 4lbs and I can't seem to get it back off.  But, I would be happy with just losing 2lbs and hold steady at 110lbs.  BTW:  I am 5'3 35yrs old.

Hi melody_duet, I started maintaing this month and working up my calories by 100/ week/month from 1200 - 1500.  I have an exercise routine that has been daily.

kheather72, just a few questions if you don't mind. 

• Did you increase your calories instantly or gradually ? 
• Were you doing any exercise while on 1200 cals ? 
• When you got up to 1500 - 1600 cals were you still excercising ?
• What did you change when you started maintaining ? 
• You said you reverted to old bad ways, but what bad ways ?  Foods that were "bad", not drinking water like when you were losing , lack of activity ?

Just trying to peice it together and I hope you don't mind. I look forward to your reply.  Thanks : )

I am 5'1", 38 120lbs. No where near you all, makes me feel kind of "fat". * I know I am at the healthy BMI scale (in the middle) and I feel good and am happy here.

*edit: No matter how I try to word it this doesn't sound right. I feel like the "heavy weight" amongst the "light weights".  100's v 120 that's quite a difference is all I mean to say. So please, I ask you not to be upset.    If we all feel good and are healthy we're all on the same page.  : )

interesting post. I'm still trying to lose and i'll get all the positive reinforcement I can get

good job girls!

I'm 5'5", 100 pounds and maintaining my weight.  I like how I look and feel. 

I'm maintaining and trying to build muscle! Grr *flexes

Yes, I feel your pain. I'm the same height and weight as you.I need 1500 calaries per day.

18 year old female, 5'8'' and 110lbs. i eat 1700 calories a day to maintain my weight :)

Yes! I'm 5'7", 20, 98lbs.  I'm trying to get as high as 105 by new year's while getting in shape, but have been sick.

I'm struggling a lot lately with understanding it all: I've had the flu for a week now, haven't exercised much, a little yoga maybe to stretch, been eating enough, but I've lost 4 lbs. in 5 days...

Any suggestions? Or should I not worry until I get better?

Hi scoobysnacks9.  I am sorry to hear that you're not well.  Relax.  Get better first.  See the doctor if you must or can.  Then come back and re evaluate your weight.  A healthy body and mind performs so much better.

Get better. 

Thanks, I've been to the doctor twice this week, but still not feeling well. And today I've lost another 2 lbs.

I'm just worried about losing too much weight and having to make it all up later. I've lost 6 pounds now. that's a lot when you're trying to gain weight.

Thanks for the advice though! I'll try the rest, wait and see method. :)

im 5'2 also, 100 lbs.
congrats on reaching your goal!
im trying to fit my excercise in day to day and not pig out.
while not gaining fat..
how boutchu?