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Maintainence is tricky!

Okay, so it has not been quite a month since I hit goal, and I have gained 5 pounds all the sudden this week! WOW! Time to get right back on the program, because I am NOT going to let this happen! I am doing FINE at meal times, it is the snacks that are getting me. I had oreos a few times...I stopped at 4, but STILL...my body had gotten used to not eating that crap. Plus I had boiled peanuts at the ballgame! And I am not eating the vegetables like I should. I have eaten a slice of pizza from the school cafeteria instead of my NS lunch and salad...so...little by little these things add up. PLUS...I have slacked on exercise. Still doing it, but only a couple of times a week instead of 4.

Fair warning kids...you cannot ever go back. You have to determine that fatty, unhealthy food is a thing of the past. I think an occasional cheat is okay, but I have been getting a cheat in here and there every day! Big No-No!!!!

Published Saturday, November 07, 2009 09:24 AM by dottiemay
mickey2010 said:
5 pounds seems like a LOT for the little extras you ate. Do you think it's water retention?
November 07, 2009 10:04 AM EST
waty_katy said:
Isn't it amazing how easy it is to gain and how hard it is to take it off? Wish it were the other way around. Good luck with the maintenance--it's always been my downfall. It starts with the little things like portions a little larger and ends with regular visits to the drive through. The most important thing is that you're aware and you're on it rather than letting things get too out of hand.
November 07, 2009 10:22 AM EST
ryandj said:
Sorry to hear you're having troubles with maintenance. I've been fortunate - not gaining anything back. Had troubles upping the calories to 1500/day so I cut back a little on the exercise to compensate. Go to Yoga twice a week and work in the yard on Fridays. Seems to be working for me so far. Hope you get back under control and maintain better! dj
November 07, 2009 10:27 AM EST
lmr89 said:
I haven't reached maintenance yet, but thanks so much for the advice. I know that I will definitely need it when I reach my goal. Good luck
November 07, 2009 10:29 AM EST
lswenson65 said:
Good to hear from you & DJ on how it is going....this will help me when it is my turn. I still have around 17 lbs to go, and I'm learning that I will probably want to stick with healthy foods rather than "indulging" too often in the stuff that got me 52 lbs overweight in the first place.

I'll bet your 5-lb gain is just mostly water, and will fall right off with a little diligence!

Have a great weekend!
November 07, 2009 10:50 AM EST
Shine_in_09 said:
That is the way to go, attack that 5 pounds and get it off now. You are doing great!
SGLY
Barb
November 07, 2009 11:11 AM EST
Gishou said:
As Bob on The Biggest Loser says, you will always be that person--meaning you will always need to be vigilant because you are prone to gain weight I guess. Some of my friends seem to do well with a eat healthy all week; eat whatever (within reason) on the weekend. When you know you have those days that you can have those cookies, pizza, etc. it makes it easier to say 'no' during the week.

Good luck--you are so smart to nip this in the bud.
November 07, 2009 04:54 PM EST
Nutrinut1 said:
Good for you for getting right on losing that nasty five pounds that has invaded your wonderful success. Don't worry about it. Just get rid of it NOW!!! You are right. You have done too well to let this creep up on you again. Thanks for advising us of your trouble. I know I will have that kind of trouble always. Been up and down too much for all that to change.

Hang in there!!

Linda
November 07, 2009 08:08 PM EST
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