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KAYOTIC
Posts: 11,381 11/17/07 3:07 P
I think most new maintainers want to track for a while, it does put the limits in your head, and set up the habit of how much you can eat at a meal or snack. I find my eating is much more regular and regulated during the week, I have regular eating times, and amounts. Weekends are another story, but I'm reall trying to stay mindful of what I'm eating and when I'm hungry, thirsty or just bored.
highest weight ever:202, SP starting weight: 143
New goal: 125 lbs, just to see what that looks and feels like! Hit it: Feb 2013!
H: 5''4" 49 y.o.
"Don''t let yesterday use up too much of today." Will Rogers
"Eat Food, Not Too Much, Mostly Plants" Michael Pollan
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DESTINYE
Posts: 10,616 11/17/07 1:13 P
Thanks! I was actually down a pound today! I think if I eat the same things I am eating now I can eventually stop tracking at least some of the time. Definitely planning to get a buffer first though!!! My range for maintenance is so many calories a day though I don't quite trust it!!!
Eat Healthy - Ongoing
Lose Weight - Get into a Maintenance range of 145-150 and break this plateau.
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ZELLAZM
SparkPoints: (72,473)
Fitness Minutes: (73,879) Posts: 7,554 11/17/07 1:07 P
Congratulations on reaching your goal!
I think it's wise to make the changes gradually - I kept tracking and stayed at the middle of the new range that SP suggested for the first couple of weeks. Now I feel comfortable eating at the top of that new range, too - just not every day, so I guess you could say I'm cycling too, as you are!
I'm also taking a break from tracking food and finding that a good thing. I'll go back to it as soon as I see the scale move too far in the wrong direction!
Blessings, Michelle
Daily Exercise Streak begun June 9, 2010
Rom 8:37 "...in all these things we are more than conquerors through Christ who loved us."
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DESTINYE
Posts: 10,616 11/14/07 3:25 P
Thanks everyone! I have not changed anything yet, I have been doing calorie cycling anyhow so today is a 1500 day, so will see how things look in the morning, the calorie cycling has been great so will probably continue it but play with the calories a little!
Eat Healthy - Ongoing
Lose Weight - Get into a Maintenance range of 145-150 and break this plateau.
www.flickr.com/destinye
BFITNHAPPY
Posts: 6,355 11/14/07 3:22 P
Congratulations on reaching your goal and welcome to maintenance. I was also very nervous about adding calories for the first few weeks but you will "settle in" at a calorie range and weight that works for you.
~ Denise ~
"What doesn't kill me will make me stronger"
Marathons in IL, OH, MI, WI, IN and TX 44 states to go
PERSONAL RECORDS (50-54 age group): 5K (5/22/10) - 28:15 10K (9/8/07) - 59:46 Half Marathon (3/16/08) - 2:09:44
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OUTOFCONTROL
SparkPoints: (83,341)
Fitness Minutes: (73,076) Posts: 11,620 11/14/07 12:09 P
Welcome to maintenance!
Michelle Be as you wish to seem.
DESTINYE
Posts: 10,616 11/14/07 9:49 A
Thanks! I do calorie cycling and think I will continue to do that as it has really helped, it just would be nice to be able to relax a little, now I have hit my goal I don't yet feel anything has really changed (except I lost 47 lbs lol) but I am sure I will be able to relax a little!
Eat Healthy - Ongoing
Lose Weight - Get into a Maintenance range of 145-150 and break this plateau.
www.flickr.com/destinye
SARBAH77
SparkPoints: (118,732)
Fitness Minutes: (54,966) Posts: 3,009 11/14/07 9:44 A
Welcome! Congrats on making your goal!
FRAN3ORD
Posts: 958 11/14/07 9:01 A
Our stomachs have gotten used to small amounts of healthy food. If I hit 1400, it feels as if I have definitely gone over. Welcome to the team!
Belle- 5ft 3 in.
Pace e Bene!
Personal goal - Go From 162 to 145
6/13/10...153.2
6/20/10....152.4
7/5/10....151.00
7/11/10.....148.4
7/18/10.....149.00
1/12/11....oops...162.00
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L.I.L.MOMMY
SparkPoints: (63,103)
Fitness Minutes: (19,415) Posts: 9,291 11/14/07 3:44 A
Welcome Anna, I know how you feel...I almost hit the floor when I saw what my new calorie range was 1700 - 2050....I'm stuffed with 1500 calories!
L.I.L.MOMMY Quotes:
"Work the plan & plan to work"! "You've got what it takes to do this, so show me what you've got"! "excUses don't exist without U in the middle"! "Your weight isn't the only thing that needs to change to complete this journey"! "If you cheat when you eat, don't wail on the scale"
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KAYOTIC
Posts: 11,381 11/13/07 10:49 P
Congrat on making your goal, and welcome to maintenance!
highest weight ever:202, SP starting weight: 143
New goal: 125 lbs, just to see what that looks and feels like! Hit it: Feb 2013!
H: 5''4" 49 y.o.
"Don''t let yesterday use up too much of today." Will Rogers
"Eat Food, Not Too Much, Mostly Plants" Michael Pollan
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JENNA2007CANADA
Posts: 4,710 11/13/07 9:53 P
in reaching your goal. Like you I was a little scared when I reached goal and actually went down lower to make sure I had some wiggle room. Hit 119 but that was just a bit low so now my goal is between 120 - 124. It is hard to find the right balance of calories but what I do is the days I have a long workout I eat more and when I'm only doing about an hour I stick to around 1400 calories. Seems to be working. Jenna
July 4th, 1948 - May 13th, 2008
The most important story we will ever write in life is our own - not with ink, but with our daily choices!
KATMIC3
SparkPoints: (52,961)
Fitness Minutes: (32,209) Posts: 6,202 11/13/07 9:29 P
I was nervous at first too. I added calories slowly and actually lost a few more pounds before I leveled off. Congratulations on your loss. Remember, we are here to help and support each other so stay involved!
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison
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NANCYVV
Posts: 5,997 11/13/07 8:07 P
Congratulations on hitting your goal!! Don't worry, most of us freaked out a little when we got here. It's scary to think of the extra calories you will be eating when you've been in weight loss mode for so long. Just take it a day at a time and you'll be great!
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"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." Unknown
DESTINYE
Posts: 10,616 11/13/07 8:04 P
I was down to 140.1 today so figured thats close enough, I did check the team out a few weeks ago but decided to wait until I was truly in maintenance mode. I am going to try and maintain a range between 135-140 so am easing into this VERY slowly, am a little scared to put my toe in the water right now! I have been calorie cycling for a while though so will continue to do that and see where it takes me. I have been losing so slowly lately and this is probably a good weight for me so am not going to go out there and start eating tons of calories!
Eat Healthy - Ongoing
Lose Weight - Get into a Maintenance range of 145-150 and break this plateau.
www.flickr.com/destinye
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in reaching your goal. Like you I was a little scared when I reached goal and actually went down lower to make sure I had some wiggle room. Hit 119 but that was just a bit low so now my goal is between 120 - 124. It is hard to find the right balance of calories but what I do is the days I have a long workout I eat more and when I'm only doing about an hour I stick to around 1400 calories. Seems to be working. Jenna
