Getting Back Off Maintenance Sucks...

[Pookeyism 1,143]

Can I say "sucks"?

Oh well...it does! Limiting the calories again is ok, because it was a chore to get them in anyway.

So I am off maintenance to see how I feel about going a size or two smaller. I did just fine on maintenance, and now, well, 2 weeks into it again and I am still at the same size and up 2 lbs ...lol

HMmmm.....(rubbing chin) hmmmm....don't like it at all.

Feedback???

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Not bad... I hope this isn't going to be such a struggle after the 2 or 3 year mark. LOL You would look so hot in a size 10! I put on my size 6 jeans today after a long time and they fit so much better now. Very comfy I might say.... I feel hot in them to...LOL I have been at this spot for a long time, my weight fluctuates by 2 to 4 lbs depending on the day. But my body has redistributed fatty tissue out of my stomach finally and so I don't have a spare tire now..... Yayyyyy!

Pookeyism you have done fantastic! You can do this.

[MsVeDub 32]

This is coming from someone who has not had surgery yet - so take this for what it's worth.

Are you working out at all? If so, or if not...I would stay on maintenance - and step up the working out. You may really just need to start toning and giving your body to "reposition". You may be able to get to a size 10 without cutting more calories. When I was in the Marines (16 yrs ago), I got stuck at a certain weight. It took me forever to findout that I needed to eat more - and i started to lose. Seeing how much weight you have lost is amazing. I can't wait until I am there as well.

Keep up the great work!

[Pookeyism 1,143]

I run, hike, ride bikes, do yoga, kick box, and swordsmanship, and walk upwards of about 4 miles a day for work...and weight train. I also fired my gardner as of 2 months ago.

lol -yup, I think I just expected more, sooner...

[MsVeDub 32]

I run, hike, ride bikes, do yoga, kick box, and swordsmanship, and walk upwards of about 4 miles a day for work...and weight train. I also fired my gardner as of 2 months ago.

lol -yup, I think I just expected more, sooner...

I would try a few weeks by adding a few calories. You may need more calories to fuel that awesome body of yours

[Pookeyism 1,143]

Meh - but thanks for the compliment

I have a metabolism issue too, so I hope to see it reverse by the new year. I tend to be very patient with things now, but wanted to vent