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KEIAHNAM
SparkPoints: (17,662)
Fitness Minutes: (11,525) Posts: 1,657 9/23/07 4:31 P
NURSEMOMTOTHREE congrats on reaching your goals! You have a positive attitude, so that's wonderful.
For me, I think it took a few months after I reached my goal to stop tracking. My original goal was 130, then 125, now I fluctuate and I'm okay with that. I haven't tracked in awhile, don't know how long. I just got sick of it LOL!!
I may start tracking again though, at least once or twice a week.
"If you are afraid of defeat, then get stronger" --Kuchiki Rukia, Bleach Ep. 117
KAYOTIC
Posts: 11,449 9/23/07 11:00 A
How long you track really varies, some stopped tracking fairly quickly, most probably tracked for a few months at the least, and some never stop tracking. I think it depends on your comfort level, and desire to track or not. It may help to track for a month or two just to get your new nutrition levels in check, and then try taking a day off on the weekend, and monitor the situation. I think many of us keep daily or weekly track of our weight, so we know when we are creeping back up the scale and can get back on those trackers and nip that in the bud.
You will figure out what works best for you, so good luck, and happy maintiaining!
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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NURSEMOMTOTHREE
SparkPoints: (18,951)
Fitness Minutes: (5,779) Posts: 1,357 9/23/07 7:31 A
Thank you again to everyone. Maintenance is tricky and nerve wracking for me. I'm eating 150 - 200 calories more each day and have stayed within a 2 pound range so far. But, each day I'm nervous when I do it. I hope it gets easier.
How long did most of you continue to track your nutrition before you tried a day with out it?
Rebecca - Take control of what you can.
I deserve the same attention, care, love, concern and effort that I put into everyone and everything else in my life.
Believe in yourself, trust the process, change forever - Bob Harper
Is it easy? NO! ... It has to be a conscious decision. - Bob Harper, Trainer - The Biggest Loser
SUEBEE42
SparkPoints: (71,130)
Fitness Minutes: (33,935) Posts: 10,077 9/19/07 1:26 P
Well done!!!! Welcome to the team!
"Do, or do not. There is no try." - Yoda
Total Pounds Lost with SparkPeople: 65!
On Official Spark Hiatus, with a newborn baby girl (born 7/23/11). Will be back when I am done breastfeeding :D
CFOSTER1966
Posts: 3,206 9/19/07 8:26 A
Congratulations, Rebecca!!! Welcome to the group and enjoy your new journey of maintenance!
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JAZZYJ7
SparkPoints: (63,032)
Fitness Minutes: (38,010) Posts: 3,479 9/18/07 8:33 P
Way to go Rebecca! You are so right when you describe weight loss as a lifestyle change. This a great place to encourage each other.
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NURSEMOMTOTHREE
SparkPoints: (18,951)
Fitness Minutes: (5,779) Posts: 1,357 9/18/07 7:19 P
Thanks so much for the warm welcomes. I'm excited to be here and hope to learn a lot from the experts so that I can also help those maintainers that come after me.
Rebecca - Take control of what you can.
I deserve the same attention, care, love, concern and effort that I put into everyone and everything else in my life.
Believe in yourself, trust the process, change forever - Bob Harper
Is it easy? NO! ... It has to be a conscious decision. - Bob Harper, Trainer - The Biggest Loser
DEVILISHONE
Posts: 1,256 9/18/07 7:05 P
Congratulations Rebecca and a great big to the group.
Happiness is within us all, it's up to us to find our joy - we can't expect others to find it or provide it for us.
The only 'real' thing in our lives thats an absolute constant is CHANGE...and somehow, someway, me must be willing to except and adapt.
current weight: 150.0
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ANGELBELIEVER
SparkPoints: (47,388)
Fitness Minutes: (14,449) Posts: 36,044 9/18/07 4:14 P
Rebecca and welcome to the team. You have done a great job.
Elayne from Florida " My goal is to live the truly religious life, and express it in my music. If you live it, when you play, there's no problem because the music is part of the whole thing. To be a musician is really something. It goes very,very deep. My music is the spiritual expression of what I am--my faith, my knowledge, my being. " --John Coltrane
My ticker shows if I'm up or down from my goal of 126.
"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
BFITNHAPPY
Posts: 6,355 9/18/07 2:43 P
Rebecca..congrats again and welcome to the team. You will get lots of support here. I find it fun to be able to indulge without guilt a little and keep with the good habits I developed while losing.
~ 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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SARBAH77
SparkPoints: (119,749)
Fitness Minutes: (55,740) Posts: 3,009 9/18/07 2:06 P
Hi Rebecca! Congrats & welcome to our group!
NURSEMOMTOTHREE
SparkPoints: (18,951)
Fitness Minutes: (5,779) Posts: 1,357 9/18/07 1:57 P
I've been on Spark People for 5 months and reached my goal about a week ago. I know that I'll need lots of encouragement and knowledge about how to maintain. I guess if I just keep "doing what I've been doing" I'll get it all figured out. Thanks for having this team. Our journey is a lifestyle change and is something that will need constant care and nurturing for the rest of my life.
Rebecca - Take control of what you can.
I deserve the same attention, care, love, concern and effort that I put into everyone and everything else in my life.
Believe in yourself, trust the process, change forever - Bob Harper
Is it easy? NO! ... It has to be a conscious decision. - Bob Harper, Trainer - The Biggest Loser
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Way to go Rebecca! You are so right when you describe weight loss as a lifestyle change. This a great place to encourage each other.
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Rebecca and welcome to the team. You have done a great job.
