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HUNGRYWOMAN2
Posts: 10,185 2/22/12 9:11 P
Unfortunately, I am no longer at my goal. I am struggling to hold my own. I have some unknown health issues which need resolving. It will probably continue to take some time, and then it will be necessary to gradually return to my former exercise routine. I am hopeful that once the underlying cause is found, I will begin to return closer to my goal weight. The key now is to continue what I can and prevent escalation.
Teresa
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Men's best successes come after their worst failures"
Henry Ward Beecher
JOPAPGH
Posts: 3,624 2/22/12 2:53 P
Greetings all,
I started on SP in May, 2009 and reached my goal weight quickly. Over the past almost three years I have done things I never thought were possible, including running six half marathons, plus my first marathon on my 51st birthday last October.
I have made lasting SP friendships and have met many of my friends in person at local events and destination races. I will be having hosting SP guests from Nova Scotia and Louisiana next month.
As I got more comfortable on Spark, I tracked my food less and less. A week after my marathon I stated experiencing IT band issues. My exercise minutes dropped. I felt sorry for my self, so I ate more. The holidays only added to the consumption.
I woke up on 1/1/2012 at .2 lbs from my original Spark weight. Rather than setting 2012 resolutions, I decided to set daily resolutions that I would try to commit to for one day, then the next, then then next...
My simple daily goals consist of: * Track everything I eat * Focus on ranges for fat, protein and carbs * Eat at least 6 freggies * Drink 8 glasses of water * Get at least 30 minutes of cycling, running or walking a day
I am happy to say that I have lost 11 lbs so far in 2012 and am back into my maintenance range for the first time in at least a year. It feels great and this is the perfect team to share it with.
Thanks for reading,
John
"John" or "JoPa" if John only makes things confusing. Pittsburgh, PA
Personal Bests: * 5K. Dec 31, 2012 - Harmony Silvester 5K. 24:05 * 10 mi. June 16, 2012 - Baltimore 10 Miler. 1:23:12 * HM. March 30, 2012 - Just a Short Run. 1:49:59 * Marathon. May 5, 2013 - Pittsburgh Marathon. 3:53:43
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HUNGRYWOMAN2
Posts: 10,185 2/13/12 12:00 P
That is fantastic! We will be cheering on as you continue your marathons!
Teresa
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Men's best successes come after their worst failures"
Henry Ward Beecher
MIRAGE727
SparkPoints: (108,715)
Fitness Minutes: (35,028) Posts: 6,529 2/13/12 7:48 A
I just realized we're posting in February! Let's move forward!
Edited by: MIRAGE727 at: 2/25/2012 (15:28)
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HUNGRYWOMAN2
Posts: 10,185 2/12/12 8:55 P
Struggling. Haven't been well for several months. Hoping that when possible to resume routine, it will be easier.
Teresa
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Men's best successes come after their worst failures"
Henry Ward Beecher
KANOE10
Posts: 2,720 2/11/12 9:27 A
Nell..well said. Just because there is a celebration does not mean that we have to overeat.
Holding at 128.
"A winner is not someone who never fails, a winner is someone who never quits." - Unknown
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NELLJONES
SparkPoints: (128,192)
Fitness Minutes: (96,130) Posts: 26,436 2/5/12 9:31 A
I am at the point where no occasion is for overeating. I'll make a favorite dinner tonite, but no snacks or drinking. No occasion is worth gaining weight over.
Nell
No one ever got up in the morning wishing she'd eaten more the night before.
Original Goal: 114. Current old lady goal: 106.
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KANOE10
Posts: 2,720 2/5/12 9:02 A
Lost the 2 lb and am ready for the Superbowl and healthy eating.
"A winner is not someone who never fails, a winner is someone who never quits." - Unknown
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MJREIMERS
Posts: 1,981 2/4/12 3:03 P
I gained 2/10th of a pound this week, but am still under my goal weight. I'm taking this as success since my once-in-a-lifetime dog died a week ago. It's been a tough week, but I'm proud of what I haven't gained. I hope everyone is well and keep on Spark'n.
~Mako~
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KANOE10
Posts: 2,720 2/4/12 8:58 A
I am 2 pounds up from what I want. I am going to work on getting those pounds down before the SuperBowl.
"A winner is not someone who never fails, a winner is someone who never quits." - Unknown
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VADAVICTORIA
Posts: 842 1/30/12 9:11 A
Still holding on and enjoying the ride for the most part. Weighed in today and am exactly at goal weight, 2.5 months into the maintenance game!
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NELLJONES
SparkPoints: (128,192)
Fitness Minutes: (96,130) Posts: 26,436 1/29/12 1:13 P
I got used to eating less and my weight has reached equilibrium these last couple of years at 102-103 (BMI of 17.5). Which is fine with me. I know I'll ease up someday when I least expect it. You won't keep losing; you'll hit a weight where your intake matches your output. Personally I find it harder to gain than to lose: I could gain 20 easy. 3 or 4 is really hard because how on earth do you stop there??
The charts say I am "underweight", although if I were 16 the same weight would be "normal". I think they mean "average", and average is a lot higher than it used to be.
Nell
No one ever got up in the morning wishing she'd eaten more the night before.
Original Goal: 114. Current old lady goal: 106.
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DEBBYFROMMT
SparkPoints: (76,556)
Fitness Minutes: (54,544) Posts: 3,762 1/29/12 12:41 P
Hi everyone! I seem to be doing alright, except I'm still losing and I don't want to. My BMI ids 19.6, but I don't want to lose anymore. I eat right and take vitamins, but I don't seem to get enough calories. I got used to eating less, and I just am not hungry. What have you all done to switch from losing to maintaining?
Debby
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CIRANDELLA
SparkPoints: (44,262)
Fitness Minutes: (23,181) Posts: 4,555 1/28/12 10:13 P
Still between 115-120 all of the time...knock on wood :)
"If you're going through hell, keep going."
- Winston Churchill
...and have you listened to SparkPeople Radio? I think you'll enjoy it! I do...and you can get podcasts, too:
SparkPoints: (78,831)
Fitness Minutes: (38,622) Posts: 6,659 1/28/12 8:27 P
January 1, 165.0 January 28, 164.8 Range of daily weights, 163.8 to 168.0
Yeah, that looks like I'm maintaining. The blip up to 168 was scary, but I managed to make it a blip and not the start of a trend.
- Kevin
"Discipline is remembering what you want. " - David Campbell
Max Lifetime Weight, 221 SP Start Weight, 196.6 Initial SP Goal, 175 Current Goal on Ticker, 162
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KANOE10
Posts: 2,720 1/28/12 8:33 A
Lost the up pound..am at my favorite weight.
"A winner is not someone who never fails, a winner is someone who never quits." - Unknown
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KRISZTA11
SparkPoints: (32,913)
Fitness Minutes: (43,881) Posts: 539 1/27/12 12:49 P
Hi Team, I'm still on target and very happy about it. Kriszta
My maintenance discovery: healthy eating and exercise gives me joy, strength and beauty every day- as long as I go on.
Kriszta
Goal weight: 63 +- 1 kg /// 139 +-2 pounds
CET (Europe, Hungary)
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LJR4HEALTH
Posts: 30,372 1/26/12 6:00 P
Still in my range
Linda (Florida - Eastern Standard Time )
I am " (we are) spiritual beings having a human experience " Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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KANOE10
Posts: 2,720 1/26/12 2:57 P
Staying at goal. January is almost over.
"A winner is not someone who never fails, a winner is someone who never quits." - Unknown
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KANOE10
Posts: 2,720 1/24/12 2:54 P
Nell..Take care of yourself while you are taking care of your mother.
1 pound under today..I am not going lower.
"A winner is not someone who never fails, a winner is someone who never quits." - Unknown
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NELLJONES
SparkPoints: (128,192)
Fitness Minutes: (96,130) Posts: 26,436 1/24/12 9:42 A
I am way under my goal weight this morning. However, I've been here before and I know as sure as God made little green apples that, without any effort on my part, it will go up.
Nell
No one ever got up in the morning wishing she'd eaten more the night before.
Original Goal: 114. Current old lady goal: 106.
current weight: -0.8 under
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PRESBESS
SparkPoints: (35,776)
Fitness Minutes: (22,564) Posts: 1,997 1/23/12 4:46 P
so far, so good!
for the first time since reaching my goal (7 weeks ago) I am slightly under my goal weight. Woo-Hoo!
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LJR4HEALTH
Posts: 30,372 1/22/12 5:17 P
Just barely its been a rough month so far
Linda (Florida - Eastern Standard Time )
I am " (we are) spiritual beings having a human experience " Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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NELLJONES
SparkPoints: (128,192)
Fitness Minutes: (96,130) Posts: 26,436 1/22/12 10:20 A
I was down to 4.6 pounds below goal this morning. With my mother having to move again, I am under extreme stress and it's hard to eat when I am stressed. I need a little boredom to get my weight back up to goal.
Nell
No one ever got up in the morning wishing she'd eaten more the night before.
Original Goal: 114. Current old lady goal: 106.
current weight: -0.8 under
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KANOE10
Posts: 2,720 1/22/12 7:54 A
Up a pound more than I want to be. I am going to work on getting it back down.
"A winner is not someone who never fails, a winner is someone who never quits." - Unknown
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TANYAP71
Posts: 335 1/22/12 7:08 A
3 months into maintenance and I am 6 pounds under goal. Would really like to stop the loss and gain some muscle so I added 225 calories to my daily budget. Delighted to be staying under goal but would like to gain a pound or two.
SparkPoints: (76,556)
Fitness Minutes: (54,544) Posts: 3,762 1/21/12 9:02 P
Went down to Austin to visit my daughter, and even though we walked everywhere, I put on 3 lbs. But it is coming back off (actually the 3 lbs just put me exactly where I should be)
Debby
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MOBYCARP
SparkPoints: (78,831)
Fitness Minutes: (38,622) Posts: 6,659 1/21/12 3:35 P
Had a blip up in mid-January, but I seem to have taken that back off. In 20-20 hindsight, I was exercising less and eating as much or more. I cut 200 calories from my diet, and now I'm past the cluster of free food that's hard to quantify correctly, so I *think* I'll be okay; but maybe I'd better join the Springiest Maintainer challenge just to be sure I pay attention.
- Kevin
"Discipline is remembering what you want. " - David Campbell
Max Lifetime Weight, 221 SP Start Weight, 196.6 Initial SP Goal, 175 Current Goal on Ticker, 162
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JEWELY_ROADS
Posts: 825 1/21/12 1:21 A
I'm still pretty new to "maintaining" and I've been a bit under my weight so I've been indulging in some treats. Tomorrow is my weigh-in day so it'll be interesting to see how my new calorie plan is working.
"Screw your courage to the sticking-place, And we'll not fail." - William Shakespeare, ("Lady") Macbeth, 1.7
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NELLJONES
SparkPoints: (128,192)
Fitness Minutes: (96,130) Posts: 26,436 1/20/12 8:58 A
This morning I was below the 3% under my goal. The stress of dealing with my mother is getting to me, and stress causes me to lose weight. Maybe I need to be bored for a few days. That'll fix it.
Nell
No one ever got up in the morning wishing she'd eaten more the night before.
Original Goal: 114. Current old lady goal: 106.
current weight: -0.8 under
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DAWNDMOORE40
Posts: 1,955 1/20/12 8:25 A
team! Another wonderful week has gone by and I am still holding steady at 140! At least I didn't gain anything this week, now if I could just lose another 5.
"Be not affraid of starting slowly", but be affraid of standing still!"
"Who I am right now is just as important--and often more--as whom I was and whom I will be."
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LJR4HEALTH
Posts: 30,372 1/19/12 4:29 P
so far so good
Linda (Florida - Eastern Standard Time )
I am " (we are) spiritual beings having a human experience " Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Amethyst BLC Fall 2012 & BLC Winter 2013 Team & BLC Summer 2013
2013 Spring to summer 5% Challenge Community Casual Travelers ML 2013 Winter 5% Challenge Community Casual Travelers ML 2012 Fall 5% Challenge Community Team Casual Travelers
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PEGGYT3
Posts: 1,827 1/19/12 2:52 P
Have been gone for a week, eating in restaurants, reception after funeral, etc. and just weighed this morning. Pleasantly surprised to find I haven't strayed away from my goal. Right on!
Sparkpeople and Jazzercize veteran
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KANOE10
Posts: 2,720 1/16/12 6:51 P
Spent the weekend visiting people and eating out. I tried to eat healthfully. I will see what the scales says for tomorrow. Hope for staying in range. Stayed within..Good
Edited by: KANOE10 at: 1/18/2012 (08:04)
"A winner is not someone who never fails, a winner is someone who never quits." - Unknown
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DAWNDMOORE40
Posts: 1,955 1/15/12 12:42 P
team! I weighed myself yesterday and it looks like I am still bouncing up and down between 138-140 pounds. I know I don't always have perfect days where I am eating the way I should be, but it seems to me I am always consistant with my workouts! Go figure. I am continuing to work on it! Today is a new day! My goal was to get up, worship God, workout and continue to eat right the whole rest of the day! Amen!
"Be not affraid of starting slowly", but be affraid of standing still!"
"Who I am right now is just as important--and often more--as whom I was and whom I will be."
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MNJONES2
Posts: 2,015 1/15/12 11:46 A
I entered the maintenance challenge starting at the end of the month and then lost a couple of pounds (without intending to) - after being dead on for several weeks it was a surprise! Overall I have a bit of leeway now and that feels good.
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KIM--POSSIBLE
Posts: 2,150 1/14/12 10:25 A
I have been mostly in goal range for about 2 years now, though I have bumped up a little at times of stress.
I struggled for a while with finding what my goal range should be. My body seems to settle between 138 and 145, generally staying around 141-143 when I am doing what I need to in terms of nutrition, exercise, and making the effort to reduce stress.
~~Kim in NC~ EDT I know I can do this! Aug 2009: 175 Dec 2009: 142 Aug/12: 135 size 4 Hypothyroid Diagnosis, 30lb gain in 8 weeks April/13: 166 size 12-14 Goal: 135-140 size 4 “Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.” – Unknown
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VADAVICTORIA
Posts: 842 1/13/12 5:00 P
57 days into maintenance and I'm enjoying the challenge! great, inspring thread. Glad to see so many positive and happy maintainers out there!
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ROSEWAND
SparkPoints: (61,767)
Fitness Minutes: (40,858) Posts: 741 1/13/12 2:07 P
I weighed for the first time since the holidays. I gained two pounds. So I am at the top of my goal range. Time to cut back some and rebalance my eating and activity levels.
Lost sixty pounds. Have been in maintenance for two years and seven months.
Goal weight 126
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MJREIMERS
Posts: 1,981 1/13/12 9:20 A
I lost almost 2 lbs this week so back under my goal weight!
~Mako~
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KANOE10
Posts: 2,720 1/12/12 5:33 P
128 this morning...under goal.
"A winner is not someone who never fails, a winner is someone who never quits." - Unknown
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NELLJONES
SparkPoints: (128,192)
Fitness Minutes: (96,130) Posts: 26,436 1/12/12 9:52 A
102.6 this morning. Still comfortably under goal.
Nell
No one ever got up in the morning wishing she'd eaten more the night before.
Original Goal: 114. Current old lady goal: 106.
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KANOE10
Posts: 2,720 1/11/12 10:00 P
Maintaining in range
"A winner is not someone who never fails, a winner is someone who never quits." - Unknown
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LJR4HEALTH
Posts: 30,372 1/11/12 5:50 P
holding within my range
Linda (Florida - Eastern Standard Time )
I am " (we are) spiritual beings having a human experience " Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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LLKILGORE
SparkPoints: (78,094)
Fitness Minutes: (85,719) Posts: 1,406 1/10/12 10:46 P
Still holding steady in the low 120s.
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CSROBERTSON621
SparkPoints: (44,451)
Fitness Minutes: (26,665) Posts: 1,000 1/10/12 10:46 P
Got through my first month of "official" maintenance (finally reached "goal" in early December although I'd been in quasi-maintenance since June because of a crisis). 110 pounds down -- haven't weighed this little since junior high -- but so far, I think I'm doing ok.
Currently maintaining within 5 lbs. (+ or -) of goal. I weigh daily, but also use a tape measure and the fit of my clothes to guage how well I'm doing.
DEBBYFROMMT
SparkPoints: (76,556)
Fitness Minutes: (54,544) Posts: 3,762 1/10/12 12:48 P
seven years!!! Congrats!
Debby
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RLC6765
SparkPoints: (1,408)
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This marks my 7th year of maintaining! I can hardly remember what it was like to be so overweight, but I can never take it for granted. Healthy eating and excercise have to become a way of life. I do struggle with excercise in the winter months when I have to give up my bike. I walk daily, but also like to use DVDs. There are lots of good dvds for weight training, but it is harder to find ones without weights for cardio days. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks bunches!
7 years maintaining!
The race is not given to the swift nor the battle to the strong, but to those who endureth
ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!
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SLENDERELLA61
SparkPoints: (115,878)
Fitness Minutes: (89,895) Posts: 6,802 1/9/12 8:06 P
Looks like we have a lot of members doing well. Good going!!
Central Florida, Eastern Standard Time Zone
Marsha's Keys to Success = Tracking! Super Foods! Step Up Cardio! And most important: Quit Quitting!!
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KANOE10
Posts: 2,720 1/9/12 7:32 A
Good Monday. I am down the 2 lb up pounds from yesterday..within my range. Have a great day everyone.
"A winner is not someone who never fails, a winner is someone who never quits." - Unknown
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2010_IS_MY_YEAR
SparkPoints: (56,433)
Fitness Minutes: (76,425) Posts: 684 1/8/12 7:25 P
just joined the team. i am within my goal range... i have a range (145-155) because, as we all know, fluctuation is a fact of life. i figured if i maintained here for a while (150 my original goal) i might be tempted to drop another 10lbs. i am happy where i am and everyone keeps telling me stop loosing so i will take the advice for a few months and just do my thing. although, my thing is my daily healthy eating and exercise routine. those will not change since i incorporated my favs into my lifestyle change. i do not know if i know how to just maintain. lol. kat
"Life is Good"
~ Kat ~
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MNJONES2
Posts: 2,015 1/8/12 12:47 P
I entered the challenge to stay at my goal weight and then I weighed in at a pound less this week! LOL - I am doing well and beginning to develop a sense of how much to eat by eyeballing portions. I have been using my fist to help me visualize about what a cup is....
Anyway I am doing okay and i wish everyone a great week coming up!
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SINCITYLULU1
Posts: 799 1/8/12 8:58 A
I am currently maintaining and within my desired weight range. Keep up the good work everyone!
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FROGGGY13
Posts: 58 1/8/12 1:40 A
I'm very new at maintenance - it will be two weeks tomorrow - but so far, so good. I am still tracking (not paying attention to portions is what got me in trouble before), and my goal is to become fitter this year and gain more muscle.
I am very happy at this weight. I can afford to lose more, but from previous experience I know that weight loss doesn't happen from where I want it to (thighs for me), but from places I don't need to lose from (clavicles, chest bones) after about this point until I reach a much smaller weight, and I'm reluctant to go there.
In maintenance since Dec 2011
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THETURTLEBEAR
SparkPoints: (45,969)
Fitness Minutes: (37,987) Posts: 3,355 1/7/12 11:47 P
Yup - been at goal and maintaining since 12/3/11, and it's going really well.
THETURTLEBEAR "Mimi" Central Maryland USA Eastern Time Zone Height: 67.5" ******************************* I can do ANYTHING "just for today." *****************************
KIM--POSSIBLE
Posts: 2,150 1/7/12 7:38 P
I wasn't a week ago, but I am in goal range (though I am at the very top today!) Working to get back down where I should be, around 138.
~~Kim in NC~ EDT I know I can do this! Aug 2009: 175 Dec 2009: 142 Aug/12: 135 size 4 Hypothyroid Diagnosis, 30lb gain in 8 weeks April/13: 166 size 12-14 Goal: 135-140 size 4 “Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.” – Unknown
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KANOE10
Posts: 2,720 1/7/12 7:09 A
Slenderella..Thanks for the encouragement. I am going for the 130 maintenance.
Still holding on month 3 of maintenance. I seem to weigh daily on maintenance to keep focused.
"A winner is not someone who never fails, a winner is someone who never quits." - Unknown
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MIRAGE727
SparkPoints: (108,715)
Fitness Minutes: (35,028) Posts: 6,529 1/6/12 2:09 P
Well, I'm on antibiotics for my "cold." But the weather warranted that I do a bit of careful roadwork this morning. No friggin' excuses! I'm still doing my strength training cautiously. I will be ready for my HM in February. I'm starting to feel hardcore...and liking it! I'm thinking about all the people who have influenced me in going on. Oh, and I'm at a new weight, 166.4. After maintaining +- 3 # at 170 for seven months, I've ventured into a lower weight with a lower BMI. I like it. I'm think it's that much less to carry on my HM adventure. Yep, it's a new year but the journey continues!
Edited by: MIRAGE727 at: 1/6/2012 (14:11)
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LJR4HEALTH
Posts: 30,372 1/5/12 5:07 P
Oh yeah Linda the extra weight with RA was really doing me in I'm with you I agree you should allow your body tell you where it wants to be at that is my plan as well the body know what is best for it
Linda (Florida - Eastern Standard Time )
I am " (we are) spiritual beings having a human experience " Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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MNJONES2
Posts: 2,015 1/5/12 11:36 A
I seem to weigh more often while I am at maintenance then I did losing weight.... guess that is okay though - I have stayed close to goal. At first I fluctuated about 2 pounds but lately I stay within a pound..... I know I have to give myself breathing room and not get obsessed..... so you guys are now charged with keeping me sane! GOOD LUCK!
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_LINDA
SparkPoints: (98,952)
Fitness Minutes: (73,510) Posts: 4,533 1/3/12 10:27 P
What a team!! Well done everyone!! As of February 1st this year I will have maintained two years! I had a loose goal of 121, ended up as low as 113 (which my Dr. was very unhappy with -she wanted me at 147!!) and am currently 124! I am extremely fine boned, have RA and OR and she wanted extra weight on me to prevent bone loss. Well hauling around 198 lbs at my heaviest didn't prevent it, so I will let my body decide where it wants to be. I for sure enjoy being lighter on my feet and don't want to go back to where I was. I love exercise and can do more when I am in shape :) Keep up the great work!
Never Give Up! When one door closes, I simply kick down another one!! Stand Tall, Walk Proud-Dani W, Fitness Instructor You CAN do it!
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SLENDERELLA61
SparkPoints: (115,878)
Fitness Minutes: (89,895) Posts: 6,802 1/3/12 8:34 A
Kanoe, I've moved my goal weight down twice and find I like the lower weight. It doesn't take a whole lot more effort for me to maintain at 128 than it does to maintain at 139 or even 155. Best wishes for finding your true happy weight!
Nell and Barb, appreciate your discussion about maintenance being possible and worth it. I believe it, too, and Nell is living proof! I can give up that Big Mac forever, but I'm afraid from time to time I'm going to eat that whole sandwich. It might be on days I've run 6 miles or more, though. -Marsha
Central Florida, Eastern Standard Time Zone
Marsha's Keys to Success = Tracking! Super Foods! Step Up Cardio! And most important: Quit Quitting!!
current weight: 1.6 over
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KANOE10
Posts: 2,720 1/3/12 7:41 A
My goal was 142, but I am changing it to 132. I am happier at that weight, but somewhat nervous..wondering if it will be too hard to keep.
"A winner is not someone who never fails, a winner is someone who never quits." - Unknown
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TRYINGHARD1948
Posts: 19,906 1/3/12 4:42 A
I was at goal and maintaining for three years but this year has been a hard one and I had to concentrate on other priorities, but I'm back with a vengeance this year.
Sandy
"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them -- every day begin the task anew." Saint Francis de Sales
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MOBYCARP
SparkPoints: (78,831)
Fitness Minutes: (38,622) Posts: 6,659 1/2/12 8:13 P
My original goal of 175 was too high, but that just gave me a margin of safety to lose more while I figured out my final goal. As of today, 1/2/2012, I'm comfortable between 165 and 167. Call it a range of 163 to 169 to give me room to fluctuate; the entire range is below the "ideal weight" of 170 I picked for the Merriest Maintainer challenge. (When I picked it, I had yet to weigh that little.)
Right now I have 166 as the goal weight on my ticker, because I'm still more comfortable with a ticker showing 0.8 lbs. below goal than 0.2 lbs. over goal. Go figure.
Short answer, I'm maintaining in January 2012; but what "at goal" means is still a little fuzzy.
- Kevin
"Discipline is remembering what you want. " - David Campbell
Max Lifetime Weight, 221 SP Start Weight, 196.6 Initial SP Goal, 175 Current Goal on Ticker, 162
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NELLJONES
SparkPoints: (128,192)
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Ah yes, is it worth it? It's always the question, isn't it? I am a size 00 now (even though today's size 00 was a size 6 back when I first lost my weight) and in order to keep that size I have to give up a lot. I will probably never eat a Napolean or a Big Mac again as long as I live, much as I loved them. Or whipped cream. Or both halves of sandwich. It's the price I pay to stay at goal. For today it's worth it, but I have to make that decision every day. It's not like cutting my hair too short, which will grow back with no effort on my part. I can gain to see if I like it, but if I don't there is no guarantee I'll be able to muster the effort to lose it again. As much effort as maintaining takes, it's easier than losing it again.
Nell
No one ever got up in the morning wishing she'd eaten more the night before.
Original Goal: 114. Current old lady goal: 106.
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ONEKIDSMOM
Posts: 5,955 1/2/12 9:15 A
Great addition, NellJones... and one more question beyond "can it be done"... "Is it worth it?" If you can say yes to that one, you're well on your way to long-term success!
- Barb
Defeat is temporary: giving up makes it permanent! Never give up!
Max lifetime weight 224.5
Maintaining with 122 marked as "goal" since October 2010
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NELLJONES
SparkPoints: (128,192)
Fitness Minutes: (96,130) Posts: 26,436 1/2/12 9:14 A
Did anyone see the article in yesterday's New York Times Magazine about maintaining weight loss? Sure it's hard to maintain. I DO have to eat less than people at my weight who have never been overweight. My activity burns less than people who have never been overweight. But that doesn't mean I can't do it if I want. I also had to study harder than some people in school. There was always the guy who could skip every class and still ace the final. No way could I do that, but studying harder made up for it. Same with maintaining. The question shouldn't be "when will it be easy", but rather "can it be done?" And the answer is "YES!"
Nell
No one ever got up in the morning wishing she'd eaten more the night before.
Original Goal: 114. Current old lady goal: 106.
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SLENDERELLA61
SparkPoints: (115,878)
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Awesome, team!! We have many successful long term maintainers. Congrats to all of you below who at goal. To the one or two who are almost at goal, you can do it!!
I'm within my current goal weight range, 124-129.9. This morning weighed 128.4. The lowest I have been in December is 126.2. I hope to go down one pound this month and one pound next month and to stay within the range 124-129 for 2012. I have said after I do that I'm going to lose my scale obsession. We'll see.
Central Florida, Eastern Standard Time Zone
Marsha's Keys to Success = Tracking! Super Foods! Step Up Cardio! And most important: Quit Quitting!!
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KANOE10
Posts: 2,720 1/2/12 6:56 A
I am below goal and maintaining. ..going on month 3 of maintenance.
"A winner is not someone who never fails, a winner is someone who never quits." - Unknown
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TUBLADY
SparkPoints: (79,436)
Fitness Minutes: (115,699) Posts: 4,001 1/1/12 6:47 P
I reached my original goal of 145 on 8/14/2011 I set a new goal of 135, the doctor said I should be 136.5. I'm 5' 7". I have maintained 136 to 139 for about 2 months. I set 135 to 140 as my weight range. This is where I want to be on 1/1/2013, but with a stronger more toned body.
Believe in yourself, never give up, you are stronger than you think." I Believed , I Never Gave Up , I Lost 200 Pounds.
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TULIPVIC
Posts: 748 1/1/12 3:42 P
Within range of 115-120. Yay Me!!
That which does not kill us will make us stronger!
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PERSISTENCEMIMI
Posts: 10,127 1/1/12 3:29 P
Happy and healthy new year to everyone.
I'm within my range of goal weight.
Tomorrow I'll be 7 years and 6 months exactly at goal.
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I'll celebrate 9 years of maintenance on July 2nd, 2012!
SparkPoints: (16,723)
Fitness Minutes: (10,417) Posts: 1,915 1/1/12 2:54 P
Yes! I am at my goal weight for the start of 2012! I am also determined to say the same thing on January1, 2013!
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient : all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. 1Corinthians 6:12
SparkPoints: (13,534)
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Yes! I reached my goal right before Thanksgiving and have maintained
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LJR4HEALTH
Posts: 30,372 1/1/12 12:41 P
Within range ( 145 to 135 I'm at 141.2 )
Linda (Florida - Eastern Standard Time )
I am " (we are) spiritual beings having a human experience " Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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MNJONES2
Posts: 2,015 1/1/12 11:43 A
Weighed in this morning and wrote it on the calendar so I can see where I started the New Year!
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NELLJONES
SparkPoints: (128,192)
Fitness Minutes: (96,130) Posts: 26,436 1/1/12 10:41 A
Another at goal (actually below goal) year. Despite the press, it CAN be done. If I can do it, anyone can.
Nell
No one ever got up in the morning wishing she'd eaten more the night before.
Original Goal: 114. Current old lady goal: 106.
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ZUCCHINIQUEEN
Posts: 7,093 1/1/12 7:28 A
I gained 3 pounds over the holidays. So I am not presently at goal weight. Before January is over, however, I will be back at goal weight. I am an 8 year maintainer.
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ONEKIDSMOM
Posts: 5,955 1/1/12 6:27 A
I reached my original goal in March, 2010, my body's final goal in August, 2010, and today am within 5 pounds of that final goal. So, YES! I am within range, and maintaining!
Spark the New Year, all!
- Barb
Defeat is temporary: giving up makes it permanent! Never give up!
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NEW-CAZ
SparkPoints: (148,750)
Fitness Minutes: (121,711) Posts: 13,582 1/1/12 2:55 A
I reached my goal in March 2008 and am still maintaining
A line in a Robbie Williams song I try to live by..... "I know I'm going to die so my revenge is living well, Oh Lord...make me pure....but not yet!" and fav quote "You only live once...but if you live it right, once is enough"
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VADAVICTORIA
Posts: 842 12/31/11 11:33 P
Day 45 of maintenance and am 2kg below goal. I am going to keep this up for the rest of the year, taking it one month/one day/one meal at a time. :) Happy maintaining everyone!
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OZONE3
Posts: 448 12/31/11 10:28 P
Reached my goal on January 14, 2009...Still maintaining 3 years later!!!!
Edited by: OZONE3 at: 12/31/2011 (22:29)
Rita (I am 5'6", 50 yrs old) -- "Even if you fall flat on your face, at least you are moving forward" --Sue Luke
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SLENDERELLA61
SparkPoints: (115,878)
Fitness Minutes: (89,895) Posts: 6,802 12/31/11 9:06 P
Just to get the year off right, let me start this question now. It is 2012 in some parts of the world already!
Central Florida, Eastern Standard Time Zone
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team! Another wonderful week has gone by and I am still holding steady at 140! At least I didn't gain anything this week, now if I could just lose another 5.
