HELLO back!

Congrats on getting to goal - are you going to join in our maintainers weigh in thread? The accountbility definitely helps with staying on track.

2-3 pounds in water weight fluctuations is quite normal, and we all see weight fluctuations over the course of a week anyway.


Bo, I can quite understand why it's so hard for you, and I also feel that there's no point if it makes you feel so guilty. Perhaps you could just use the concept now and again for very special occasions.

I think it's the same for most low carbers. Tends to make us very cheap dates!

hi Artic! Welcome to our fantastic group! Maintaining is the best!
E

Congrats on reaching goal.
Welcome to maintenance!

Thanks everyone for the warm wlecome.

Boy, I thought the losing of the pounds was hard work. Now I get it. It is the MAINTAINING that is the hard work. LOL

I will look through the weigh in thread and see what it is all about. Thanks for the heads up!!

Honestly, the weight loss wasn't that hard, it's the maintenance I am worried about. Hopefully I will still be posting next year, and still be in maintenance.

Congrats on getting to your goal!!

Yes, keeping it off can be a struggle. I have found that over time, my old bad eating habits are further and further removed from my way of life. We each need to find strategies that work for us as we learn to keep the weight off.

I've spoken with people who have been thin their whole lives, thinking that they do not have to pay attention to their weight...but its not true. They weigh themselves regularly and make adjustments to what they eat based on what they see on the scale. Its just the way they live.

Once I got that, I realized that I was never taught how to manage my weight as my mom was a big woman and had really poor eating habits. I learned well from her.

I picked out certain old favorites foods that I would allow myself to have as a treat once every few weeks(bagel, pasta). On special occassions, I will have "3 bites" of a special dessert. Its called the "3 bite rule"

Demi does an 80/20 thing and it works well for her.

Good luck with your long term maintenance. Our weighin has been a good support system for us. We've been at it now for over 2 years and it does help a lot!!

Judy, this is so true for myself also.

Bo

How many carbs are you maintainers averaging daily? I am normally in about the 40 to 60 range with the occasional 100 or so.

I don't really count carbs anymore. I just look at what is on the menu or is being served and decide what I'm going to eat and what I am going to have just a nibble of after I eat all the protein and fat that I can.

hi pengu-
sorry no one replied. I don't count carbs at all so I don't have an answer.
but, HI!
E

Hi Pengu,

I also have never counted carbs so have no idea how many I consume. I do know their bad for my health so simply limit them if possible. My carbs are always low so for myself, it’s all about the calories. I weigh myself every morning and if I’ve gained, I simply limit calories for a while. If I‘ve lost, I allow myself to indulge a bit. There’s no need to count calories because it’s simply about making lower calorie choices. Just like with your carbs.

Bo

hi-
I can't believe that it is the end of August already!
I promised I'd let you know how my summer experiment was going, so...

The experiment was to limit alcohol to 2 drinks/week, and see if it helped my weight stabilize and not go up and down as much as it does in the summers.

Well, I hate to admit it but the 2 drink limit has made a positive difference. While I still go up a few pounds when I eat out, limiting the alcohol has lessened the amount gained and the duration, as well as the frequency of the bounce up.
I always go back to my 125 point after a couple of days of 'clean' eating, but this summer it really is easier.

How are you doing? Any helpful maintaining hints or ideas?

E

Hi.

I’m using the below protein shakes as a meal replacement when I’ve gained a little. The last time at Costco, I bought 3 cases. Costco prices are much lower than the online price. Check out the nutritional info and let me know what you think?

http://www.premiernutrition.com/pro...tein_shake.html

Thanks,

Bo

Hi,
Eno, I am so proud of you for taking this step to limit your alcohol intake....it does make a huge difference in our ability to lose or maintain....when kept to an absolute minimum.

Good Job!

That looks good to me Bo!!


Gosh...its almost Labor day!!

Bo...how do they taste?

Hi Corinne,

The shakes are thick, creamy and have a great chocolate flavor especially when chilled. Because they were so good is the reason I purchased three cases. I was afraid that Costco might be out of them on my next visit.

Best wishes.

Bo