Almost at maintenance...and I'm super scared!

[Sweetcarol238 181]

I have lost 120 pounds in 7 months since my surgery. I want to lose 10 more pounds to be at goal weight. I have been reviewing my doctors maintenance plan and I'm nervous to start eating more. I am still having issues getting in all my liquids and I get full really fast (good thing I guess). I get dizzy constantly and just had to get more blood work on Friday to seenwhatbis going on. The nutritionalist wants me to eat more...almonds perhaps but I am so afraid. I bought them but nervous. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[It's all new 453]

I think your nerves about transitioning to maintenance are a natural part of the process that is not spoken about enough. I found it terrifying to go from my sole focus being on the daily or weekly victories on the scale to... well, what was my focus going to be! It was scary.

So, I made new goals and for me they were fitness related. I'm training for some specific events and measure my progress not by the scale but by whether or not I'm moving forward towards those goals. And because I work so hard on my fitness, my weight management falls into place. I am struggling with the best way to eat to support my activity, with making healthy choices - but I don't struggle with keeping a healthy weight.

I encourage you to just work on not stressing too much about the transition, continue to reach out for support, and make the choices that will allow you to have the lifestyle you want. You can do this.

[nanaspez 58]

We are in the same boat!!!

I too am in maintenance, actually I would love to gain about 15 pds! It is so hard for me to eat 1000 calories a day, I average 800. I TRY to put something in my mouth every 2 hours, almonds, cashews, beef Jerky ect. But sometimes I just plain forget to eat! I also get lightheaded and dizzy, not enough calories and then I try to exercise not a good combo! I just had my 6 mo blood work done and all was well. So I know my lightheadedness comes from lack of food.

Good luck

[LINDANACK 15]

Almonds very good for you, but organic please. pumpkin seeds and brazil nuts and walnuts all very healthy choices. Good for you on the weight loss. I'm only down 60 in 5 mo. I must be cheating.

[nanaspez 58]

Almonds very good for you, but organic please. pumpkin seeds and brazil nuts and walnuts all very healthy choices. Good for you on the weight loss. I'm only down 60 in 5 mo. I must be cheating.

60lbs is great!! Yes, organic almonds and pumpkin seeds I keep in bulk!

Congratulations on your weightless