I never thought I would see 135 lbs again. Everyone says there is a bounce back and I was trying to get used to the idea since I could not seem to lose any of the weight I regained.

I've had really good success with the 5:2 way of eating. It helped me from grazing and snacking. I don't know why really, because I could have just given up and started grazing and snacking again. I was so sad though, that there were so many clothes that I loved that I coudn't wear anymore. So I followed the rules of the diet and slowly lost my 15 lb regain.

Now I know that even though I am in maintenance, I have to keep following the original rules of being sleeved. Protein first, veggies and only good carbs if there is room ( and there never is) Treats and Snacks need to be a rare thing not as part of my regular meal plan.

Thank God for the sleeve. I still have good restriction if I eat what I am supposed to eat and not chips and cookies!

Goal daisy yay!!!

Girlie I'm so happy for you

You my dear are a true success story!

I never thought I would see 135 lbs again. Everyone says there is a bounce back and I was trying to get used to the idea since I could not seem to lose any of the weight I regained. I've had really good success with the 5:2 way of eating. It helped me from grazing and snacking. I don't know why really, because I could have just given up and started grazing and snacking again. I was so sad though, that there were so many clothes that I loved that I coudn't wear anymore. So I followed the rules of the diet and slowly lost my 15 lb regain. Now I know that even though I am in maintenance, I have to keep following the original rules of being sleeved. Protein first, veggies and only good carbs if there is room ( and there never is) Treats and Snacks need to be a rare thing not as part of my regular meal plan. Thank God for the sleeve. I still have good restriction if I eat what I am supposed to eat and not chips and cookies!

Congratulations! How wonderful for you.

I have a question. Will you continue to do 5:2 or will you move to a maintenance diet now?

I will definitely continue the 5:2. I think it's a great way to eat in maintenance .

The thing is, the low calorie days are not that hard. It's not like really fasting where you just don't eat. I love having control over my eating back. 5:2 seems to help me with control.

How will you keep from losing weight while doing it? Just eat more on feast and fast days?

I don't think I will have any trouble not losing anymore weight. I think the problem will be bouncing up a few lbs on feast days. I don't really feast though. I eat normally. I gain weight very easily. All it takes is going out to dinner, which I do frequently.

I had my resting metobolic test taken so I know I can eat 1300 calories to maintain. That helped also.

Thanks for taking the time to answer. Very helpful to know what lies ahead

I don't think I will have any trouble not losing anymore weight. I think the problem will be bouncing up a few lbs on feast days. I don't really feast though. I eat normally. I gain weight very easily. All it takes is going out to dinner, which I do frequently. I had my resting metobolic test taken so I know I can eat 1300 calories to maintain. That helped also.

Congrats and welcome back to the goalies bench! I'm glad 5:2 worked so well for you! Where did you get your resting metabolic rate tested? I've been considering getting my body fat tested in a bod pod. We have one locally. Lynda

I have not been on the forum for some time....and I need to come back! Just passed my 2 year anniversary and like just about everyone I am very happy; this is the best decision I ever made.

But I have gained 5 lbs over the last 2 months...(I was on vacation much of it). And losing it is proving very hard. I was at my goal weight for a year......can someone tell me what the 5:2 is?

Queen of Crop

www.queenofcrop.com

Ok, i guess I should have gone on the new site some time ago...the photo at the bottom of my signature is not me!!!

Congrats, OD!! You have done so well with the 5:2, you are one of my role models for sure.

Hi QoC, nice to see you again! The 5:2 is very simple, I've been doing it since June (along with paleo-ish). There are some posts here in the Veterans Forum about it, with some good links to read. If you can't find it, let me know and I can send some via email.

Ha, good timing - someone just posted this link in another thread and it gives a good quick overview...

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/07/29/205845319/two-day-diets-how-mini-fasts-can-help-maximize-weight-loss?ft=1

You're the best! Will read it now.....did you see how my signature has someone else's photo? Trying to get that fixed....guess I should come on here more often!

QofC

Seems you've got it sorted cos now I see your passport pix in the footer. :-)

maintenance, have to keep following the original rules of being sleeved.

Oregondaisy

ahhhhhh - GOAL

better the 2nd time around???

nice to see your cute self again - you are so small i almost missed you!!!!!

the goal room has not been the same in your absence - now we can start to breathe again!!!

i don't think newbies et al can ever be reminded too often, that regain can and DOES happen

you must continue to follow the rules, new lifestyle you learned, for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

you might be able to be a little more lax sometimes on this or that

but the basics, Protein, Water, water, and water - will always apply!!!!!

chips/cookies/ice cream/candy...........et al (oh no i'm drooling )

these things were put on earth to test us foodaholics, and to just drive us/me crazy!!!!

egads!!!! i always will have to watch out for demons like those

but oh well..............

OD - you bring "class" to our humble group LOL

i'm glad to see you back on the right "block"

see you around the neighborhood

kathy

congrats

I agree OD, 5:2 IS maintenance eating and I think when my body has lost all the weight it wants to lose, it will stop losing, I just hope my body can agree to not do that until 129#!!!! Also, you said you gain weight easily, me too, and you know there is a physiological reason for that, right? This is why I am such a firm believer in lipo or other plastics being a part of our recovery - we have more fat cells than the NeverFats. They may be empty but they put us at a ridiculous disadvantage for gaining weight, so they must be eradicated!