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I Feel Like I'm Going in Circles on Maintenance

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

OK, so I've only been on maintenance for a while, but I just can't seem to figure it all out. I'm eating more and exercising more (since I currently have the time). I feel like it's all evened out. Unfortunately the scale doesn't agree. So others told me not to add too much food right away, to start slowly. I'm doing that, and it's still not helping. It's making me wonder if I should bother with maintenance or not. I just feel stuck and don't know what to do.
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  • 1BEACHWALKER
    Check out freedieting.com for some information on calories for maintenance! I agree with with Vtricia said. I do that myself when I am just taking a break or on vacation. Have done calorie cycling off and on...it works! emoticon
    1853 days ago
  • ARCHIMEDESII
    Actually, it's only been a couple of weeks. the first few weeks of being in maintenance will be something of a science experiment. You're going to have to try different things that help you find the right balance of food and exercise.

    I know it's very confusing, but with time... things do sort themselves out. So, don't worry. this really is normal. You just need a bit more time to find what combination works best for you.

    This really is a learning experience.

    1858 days ago
  • ONEMONSTERSMOM
    Don't give up
    1859 days ago
  • TINAJANE76
    First of all, please don't give up! Maintenance can seem hard to master at first, but it is possible. What exactly is the problem? Are you going up or down? Think about starting a thread on the maintenance team outlining what you're doing and why you feel as though your results aren't matching your expectations. I'm sure there are lots of other people who have been in your situation who can lend a helping hand, so please don't feel discouraged and definitely don't be afraid to ask for help.
    1859 days ago
  • LRSILVER
    Maybe you need to change your exercise routine. Are you challenging yourself?. Good luck.
    1859 days ago
  • 4A-HEALTHY-BMI
    What exactly is the problem?

    Are you still losing weight? Are you gaining?
    1860 days ago
  • VTRICIA
    I did calorie cycling, where I took what should be my calorie need for a day. 2 or 3 days a week I ate the maintenance level, and the days in between I ate like I was in weight loss. People do this for other reasons like building muscle or whatever, but I found it helped me learn how to eat in maintenance without being afraid I would gain weight. It seems like it should be easy to eat more calories, but it's a mental game, if that makes sense. If you tell yourself you can eat more, your brain is like OKAY!
    1860 days ago
  • MOMMAPAM1
    DON'T give up emoticon
    1860 days ago
  • TRAVELISMYGAME
    I've never been in maintenance, but I've heard a few things from others, mainly to give yourself a weight range to stay in. When you get to the high end, cut your calories back down until you get to the low end.

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    1860 days ago
  • THEEXERCISER
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    1860 days ago

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