Lost 100 lbs but...

[suchsh 14]

I've lost 100 lbs and have maintained it very well. Maintained for 5 months. I'm finding myself snacking more with slider foods and I'm getting worried. Anyone else find themselves in this spot? How did you get back on track?

[AvaFern 3,516]

I found myself doing this too when I was at goal and the few pounds close to it. What works for me is really orienting myself toward Protein on weekdays and saving the weekends for junk food if I want it. I've been doing this for about 6 weeks now and this weekend the only slider I had was a granola bar, once, and the rest of the time I just ate what I do the rest of the week. I was never really big on Protein while I was losing weight, but I started feeling like garbage when I got close to goal. Taking an Iron supplement, taking B12 and making sure I get those 60g of protein a day not only makes me feel better so I can workout more, but I actually end up being able to eat more too without gaining (fingers crossed it keeps working like that). As an example I burned 600 calories working out today, but I ate 1,870 (yikes) which consisted of 88g of protein. I hopped on the scale a bit ago to see how much I had gained since this morning since I weigh everyday and I weigh exactly what I weighed last night, so I'm not too worried about a gain in the morning.

So...my advice, try adding more protein. You should end up feeling more full, having more energy, and for roughly the same or less calories as eating the sliders you should be able to maintain your weight.

[hollyoosa 25]

Same boat only my 2nd day back on the wagon.