8 Months Out From Surgery And 0.8 Lb From Goal... Looking For Veteran Guidance.

[lookingforwardnotback 71]

Looking for some veteran guidance on how to approach maintenance. Any tips, guidance or lessons learned would be appreciated.

[lsereno 2,525]

Weigh every day. Set a bounce range that is small, less than 5 lbs. and cut out extras if you get there.

Continue with your healthy eating habits. Add calories in slowly, adding healthy fats, whole grains, and fruit.

Plan for how to incorporate treats. I keep treats I can control in the house. For treats I would over indulge in, I only eat them when not at home.

Enjoy life at goal!

Lynda

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Good advice. Just beware runaway weight gain, get on top of it quick, its harder to lose the second time!

[aliekat55 157]

don't give up on exercise. it is winter and cold and there will be food all over the place--rich food. personally i pick it up a notch during this time of year.

congrats-- you have done a great job to lose so fast.

[Georgia 2,908]

Find a lifestyle that works for you quickly! If logging it all on MFP or tracking works do it. Also, remember you WILL find you are able to consume many more foods as time goes on and it will be tempting to graze every few hours. Set a schedule and stick to it. Don't let one or two become five or size pounds.

[lookingforwardnotback 71]

Thank you all. Have incorporated all of your suggestions. Daily weigh in is an absolute for me along with a tight bounce range and daily logging with MFP!

Edited February 9, 2014 by lookingforwardnotback

[StratusPhr 127]

My "dashboard" -

Weigh every morning

Log everything on MFP. I do have several 'planned' Snacks per day, but I stay within my 1300 calories a day

Weigh and/or measure my food when I'm at home

I'm also a support group junkie. I have four that I attend monthly