csoar2004
Fri, Sep-30-05, 17:07
There's no finish line, folks. If you want to shed the weight and KEEP IT OFF, you have to make some serious lifestyle changes.
□ Check. Lifestyle permanently changed, weight shed.
After I entered the maintenance phase of Fat Flush, I shed 4 more pounds. The really nifty thing - from my point of view (the only one that counts! :D) - is that the inches kept melting off and I went from size 10 at goal weight to size 6 now.
Does my weight vary in maintenance?
Absolutely. Usually by about 5 pounds but sometimes up to 10. :eek:
So how do I stay at my goal weight? I'm glad you asked that question :lol: here's my strategies:
1) numero uno in my "stay at goal weight" arsenal is this: I return to Phase 1 every quarter for two weeks (for you Atkins followers, this would be similar to returning to induction, I imagine). Following the P1 food protocols has always, without fail, shaved off my pound creep.
2) exercise. I started pilates and rebounding during my weightloss journey and attaining goal weight did NOT mean I quit exercising. I do pilates about 3x per week, rebound daily, and weight-lift 15min/day.
3) new foods. I'm always trying them. I think many of us become obese in part because we've become new-food-averse. In this global economy and ability to find foods from all over the world, this is a real shame. Jicama, kohlrabi, quinoa, blue corn meal, spelt berries, star fruit, lemongrass, are all staples in my pantry/fridge. If I find myself in a food rut, I make 2 new recipes per week (sure, they're not all keepers but life is all about discovery - discovering what I DON'T like is nearly as fun as discovering new tastes I DO. :p)
4) I laugh. A lot Somehow, life sizzles more if I can laugh outloud every day. Besides, I like the laughter lines I'm gathering. :D
5) Support. I have a lovely group of friends who are there to cheer, encourage, and give me the occasional dope slap upside the head. Some are with me in person but many are in this virtual environment.
6) Pay attention. Complacency is deadly. Everytime I stop paying attention to what passes my lips, danged if I don't start gaining weight. :help: Therefore, each weekend I outline what I will be eating the following week. Some dishes I even make ahead and freeze. For other meals, I simply ensure the ingredients are on-hand.
7) KISS. Keep it simple, silly! I shave off kitchen time where I can - with crockpot (nothing like coming home from work to find home fragrant with large crock full of Cuban Ropa Vieja!), blender (smoothies - YUM!), George Foreman grill (grilled chicken breast with nothing on it is simply delish and wonderful with salad), thunderstick (FF mayo is a step away. :p).
Those are MY strategies for staying down here in size 6-land. I challenge you other maintainers to list YOUR strategies and tips for a happy skinny maintenance....
Well? Let's hear it! :D
□ Check. Lifestyle permanently changed, weight shed.
After I entered the maintenance phase of Fat Flush, I shed 4 more pounds. The really nifty thing - from my point of view (the only one that counts! :D) - is that the inches kept melting off and I went from size 10 at goal weight to size 6 now.
Does my weight vary in maintenance?
Absolutely. Usually by about 5 pounds but sometimes up to 10. :eek:
So how do I stay at my goal weight? I'm glad you asked that question :lol: here's my strategies:
1) numero uno in my "stay at goal weight" arsenal is this: I return to Phase 1 every quarter for two weeks (for you Atkins followers, this would be similar to returning to induction, I imagine). Following the P1 food protocols has always, without fail, shaved off my pound creep.
2) exercise. I started pilates and rebounding during my weightloss journey and attaining goal weight did NOT mean I quit exercising. I do pilates about 3x per week, rebound daily, and weight-lift 15min/day.
3) new foods. I'm always trying them. I think many of us become obese in part because we've become new-food-averse. In this global economy and ability to find foods from all over the world, this is a real shame. Jicama, kohlrabi, quinoa, blue corn meal, spelt berries, star fruit, lemongrass, are all staples in my pantry/fridge. If I find myself in a food rut, I make 2 new recipes per week (sure, they're not all keepers but life is all about discovery - discovering what I DON'T like is nearly as fun as discovering new tastes I DO. :p)
4) I laugh. A lot Somehow, life sizzles more if I can laugh outloud every day. Besides, I like the laughter lines I'm gathering. :D
5) Support. I have a lovely group of friends who are there to cheer, encourage, and give me the occasional dope slap upside the head. Some are with me in person but many are in this virtual environment.
6) Pay attention. Complacency is deadly. Everytime I stop paying attention to what passes my lips, danged if I don't start gaining weight. :help: Therefore, each weekend I outline what I will be eating the following week. Some dishes I even make ahead and freeze. For other meals, I simply ensure the ingredients are on-hand.
7) KISS. Keep it simple, silly! I shave off kitchen time where I can - with crockpot (nothing like coming home from work to find home fragrant with large crock full of Cuban Ropa Vieja!), blender (smoothies - YUM!), George Foreman grill (grilled chicken breast with nothing on it is simply delish and wonderful with salad), thunderstick (FF mayo is a step away. :p).
Those are MY strategies for staying down here in size 6-land. I challenge you other maintainers to list YOUR strategies and tips for a happy skinny maintenance....
Well? Let's hear it! :D