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3/31/10 10:51 A

QUADCMOM!!! That is a great loss to maintain!!!



Edited by: BAILEYS7OF9 at: 3/31/2010 (10:53)

current weight: 107.0

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3/30/10 8:18 P

I'm still maintaining. I can't believe it. I have never maintained a weight loss before.

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3/29/10 8:10 P

Thanks for the ideas ladies, I'll try to apply them. Welcome to the group!

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3/29/10 3:55 P

Sure wish we could get Linda to stick around. Anyone got ideas?

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3/29/10 8:44 A

Welcome, BrightSpark, glad you joined us. Congrats on your success.

The idea of eating slowly, savoring your food, selecting well, and eating mindfully are definitely keys to success.

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3/28/10 9:56 P

Just remember , eat slowly and enjoy your meal . Try to pick meals that fill you up and have less fat content If you can cook it is easier but most eating places can provide low cal,low fat food.Forgo the fat desserts and walk when you can. Relax and don't beat yourself up if you go off track The important thing is get back on track when you get home. Remember you are number one and just let your family know you need their support. Have fun!
You will be able to enjoy yourself

Posts: 727
3/28/10 8:09 P

Glad to join you all. Am in my home weight range and feeling great about getting here. Looking forward to supporting and sharing ideas, thoughts, feelings on staying in the zone.
And P.S. Finished my first 5K today, walking and some running. What a thrill to be with so many other active folk of all ages.

current weight: 140.0

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3/28/10 6:02 P

Our family will go on vacation this Thursday for ten days. Looking for any helpful ideas on how to maintain my success. Any secrets you want to share?

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3/26/10 1:18 P

Thanks, Marsha!

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3/26/10 12:21 A

Congrats, Going4healthy! Glad you have joined us. -Marsha

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3/25/10 2:28 P

Well, I'm happy to say I have made that wonderful turn into my maintenance range, just Tuesday!

Since I'm at the upper end, though, I'm still gonna be on the 'losing' side of things, for awhile longer. Not much..just 4.5 - 6.5 more pounds, MAX! Then I will slide on into 'steady maintenance mode'.

It's just good to be back!!

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3/25/10 8:20 A

Good to hear from you, Isabellet, and know you are with us!!

L3Designs -- I saw your success on your page. Good for you. You are looking wonderful, by the way. Sometimes when you look so good it is hard to get motivated for those last pounds, but I'm so glad I went on after I thought I might already be there!! You can do it.

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Posts: 70
3/24/10 7:14 P

It seems that I get lazy about reporting in all the time. I am still monitoring my food intake and exercises but just been too lazy to sign in. I read all your emails and that is an inspiration to keep on track. Hope you all are having a good spring. I am really glad so many of us are doing so well. It is an exciting life style change.

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3/24/10 5:01 P

The scale has finally dipped below 145 to 143.6lbs! Only 8lbs to goal weight.

I have re-evaluated what I was eating and eliminated the dried fruit... and am still watching my portions and making other small changes.

As for exercise - I do cardio 5 days a week and have been ensuring I get in 2-3 ST a week. Now I'm working on toning up my body. But I can do this, and I will...

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3/24/10 3:42 P

Thanks for the support! I will start with some push ups and planks. That should be some good S T .

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3/24/10 10:07 A

As far as dealing with the last pounds, my suggestion is to truly quit dieting. Focus on improving your nutrition. Eat more naked food, less processed food. Decrease your sodium if you need to. Make sure you are getting enough fiber without getting too much. Track every nutrient on SP. Know that it is just a rough estimate and don't get obsessed, but look for recurring overages and underages and find out what foods you need.

Step up the activity. If you aren't strength training regularly, get SP to generate you a program and/or join a gym where you feel comfortable and get some individual attention from fitness experts you respect. If you are strength training, is it time to add weight/reps?? Vary your cardio. Add at least 10 minutes daily to what you are already doing -- or 6 times a week if you need/want a day of rest.

Those are my suggestions. Might work for you. Won't hurt.

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3/23/10 8:55 A

Your message really is familiar. I started at 145 and am at 131. I'm 5'1 and would be happy about 10# less. I'm 39 so don't see myself at 107 again be when younger yo yo'd with those numbers. I work out 3 or 4 times a week and just need some tips for those last few #'s.

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3/22/10 12:29 P

Sort of. I haven't really gained but I can feel myself becoming a little lax with tracking and measuring, etc. I want to get back on track starting today and maybe lose a few more pounds.

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3/21/10 6:51 P

scale is slowly dropping... now oscillating between 145-146 (and possibly a bit lower...the next few days will tell)

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3/21/10 1:07 P

Just did my March weigh-in at WW and was below goal (both my own and weight watchers) and at my lowest weight in years. :-)

current weight: 127.0

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3/18/10 6:49 A

This morning I hit 145.2 & was so happy! I would like to get to 140 & just give myself 3#'s & if I get to 145 cut back on foods & track my foods. My DH says I need to stay at 145.
This winter has been a struggle & I have let myself gain too much. I feel so much better being thin than having that extra weight! It is a STRUGGLE! Anne

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3/18/10 1:21 A

The scale is still fluctuating around 146-147. I have just started to change up my exercise routine -- hopefully that will change things up.

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3/18/10 12:06 A

I'm heading into my third week of Weight Watcher's maintenance of 140 and still there, trying hard not to get cocky or sloppy with logging my bites.

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3/17/10 1:28 P

I have been maintaining now for a few months. I don't track my food as closely now & it seems to be going ok so far. Still weigh in every week just to make sure I'm still on track.

Edited by: SAWLAC at: 3/17/2010 (13:29)

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3/17/10 9:27 A

I am maintaining! I'm working really hard at it. Hope it comes more easily as I make it all habit. But even if not, I'm committed to a healthy lifestyle. -Marsha

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3/17/10 9:15 A

Oh yes I am and it feels SOOOOO good :-)

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3/16/10 7:06 P

How very wonderful to read all your stories with
so MANY success, and ALL trying the very hardest to
maintain or lose a little more. Just remember, WHEN
YOU GET VERY CLOSE TO YOUR GOAL,MOST OF THE TIME
YOUR BODY WILL PICK "ITS IDEAL GOAL" SO CHEER UP,
DON'T GET DOWN AND KEEP ON GOING.
Hugs & Love.

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3/16/10 1:24 P

I haven`t quite reached my goal weight. I have another 10 or so pounds before I reach that. I am currently stuck at a plateau but have been maintaining 146-150lbs for the past 2+ months

Posts: 254
3/13/10 8:58 A

Very interesting reading all the messages. There are more keeping their weight off than those who have not.
I am sorry to report I seem to be having a very hard time keeping my weight off but I am not giving up & will keep fighting the battle!
I seem to be confused as to what is the correct weight for me to be. Have a Dr appointment next month & plan to ask her.
I feel I want to give myself a 3# space & then get tough! But I have been having a battle with myself.
We must keep up maintaing & whatever makes us happy. I do not intend to give up. Anne

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3/13/10 3:58 A

Officially weighed in last Sunday and yes is the answer!

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3/9/10 12:22 A

I am maintaining my weight I have not gained a pound in 5 days since I hit my goal weight. Sparks nutrition has absolutely been "key" for my success so far. It is fun planning out my meals and if I choose to have apples and peanut butter with figs and almonds for dinner I can and it feels like I'm cheating. :)

current weight: 347.0

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3/8/10 11:06 P

I weighed in this morning and have lost .9 of a pound. Yay!

Val

current weight: 144.4

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3/8/10 12:31 P

Congratulations! I'm fighting my way back to maintenance so hooray to y'all who are keeping the faith! :)

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3/8/10 6:38 A

Had the official weigh in yesterday and my streak continues!

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3/7/10 10:08 A

Wax on; wax off. Staying within my 4 pound maintenance range. Actually staying at the bottom 2 pounds. Longing for warmer weather and the ability to exercise outdoors. I'm feeling more hopeful and positive about "maintenance".

current weight: 169.4

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3/6/10 12:26 P

Doing great, I just eat on track, and focus more on living than eating, but I check weight once a week, just to be sure.

current weight: 163.0

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3/5/10 7:42 A

I met my goal and I am maintaining now, I will come here often for advice I am sure. I've lost the weight before but then I go back to binging and emotional eating. Optomistic outlook on truly wanting to take control of my life at 45yrs. of age. It's about time eh!

current weight: 347.0

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3/4/10 4:41 A

I am, but it will be official on Sunday at weigh in.

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3/3/10 5:12 P

I'm just learning this maintenance stage but trying not to make any big changes right away. Still exercising (aerobic and strength) and slowly building calories. Had a fun dinner last night, read my blog for more details.

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3/3/10 9:48 A

So far so good!

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3/3/10 12:21 A

I've made a decision today that I'm going to work on maintaining for now. I'm unsure if I want to/can lose more weight. It's been really tough and going too low on calories triggers my eating disorder so I don't really want to go there. I've been focusing on increasing exercise which has increased my hunger so I'm just trying to listen to my body right now and not force weight loss. I think maybe next month I will start working slowly for those last 3-4 pounds but I'm making March a maintenance month!!

My goals for this month are to be consistent with exercise, be honest about the calories I consume and really try to stay within my range (this past week all forms of chocolate have been screaming my name, though it is just about "that time of the month"). I also need to increase my water intake. I'm really bad with drinking water!!

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3/2/10 6:15 P

upped my cardio, lost 5 more pounds...running in my first run in 2 weeks....if it isn't too cold! lol Maintaining!!!!!

current weight: 139.0

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3/2/10 5:33 P

Ups and downs all through February, but all within weight range.

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3/2/10 1:59 P

Back on track to losing the "neglect weight" I've gained over 8 months of inattention & self-disrespect. I set myself some goals in Jan, and in Feb focused on tracking food and mileage which stopped the gain.

March is the month I turn the corner and start pushing the weight down!

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3/2/10 12:10 P

Yup I'm still here! Sunday and Monday consisted of days within calories but more salt than I normally take in, so past two days were at 109 (eek) I have issues with it going up 2# and I know I shouldn't!

current weight: 107.0

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3/2/10 5:20 A

I have been maintaining for 6 years. This year since Thanksgiving has been hard. Everything tastes so good. I lost my husband a year ago, and just started cooking again. I cook low fat, but I am just eating slightly more than I should. I have to make some adjustments here! It's "only" about 1/2 lb. a month, but we all know where that goes if it is allowed to continue.

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3/2/10 2:49 A

Yes indeed! 20 months of maintenance, baby!

current weight: 125.2

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3/2/10 1:41 A

I am finding it tough to achieve the goal of weight reduction. The waist is reducing and that os what keeping me motivated to achieve my goals.

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3/1/10 10:46 P

I am slightly below my goal of 140, but I'm trying to go a bit lower so I can hit my WW official goal which is also 140. Since they won't let me weigh in unclothed (party poopers), I need to be lower sans clothing. It's all because I'm a cheapskate. I want to make lifetime at WW so I can weigh in and be accountable and not have to pay for the rest of my life.

Mary

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3/1/10 8:23 P

I started February 1.8lbs above maintenance range, spent the month up and down (mostly up) the scale again, and began this month 1.4lbs above maintenance range.

Things I need to do to get back into maintenance range:

1. Eat out no more than 3 times per week (I ate out 6 times last week) -- which leads to #2...

2. Make sure I get a to go box when the food is served so I'm not tempted to eat the whole thing right then and there.

3. Do not eat the candy at work. I can still have candy/chocolate at home since I tend to control myself better there.

4. Continue to drink water, exercise regularly, and track nutrition honestly.

Pounds lost: 24.0

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3/1/10 7:32 P

Pounds lost: 23.9

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3/1/10 7:05 P

I'm in... well within a pound of goal, so I'm counting me in!

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3/1/10 5:34 P

Barely hanging in there and getting very frustrated about it!

current weight: 9.0  over

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3/1/10 4:56 P

I know this had been a sticky for a long time but I am not sure which sticky to undo?

But I am starting the March Maintaining Thread!

current weight: 122.0

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