After reaching goal. I slowed down my work outs and added carb's. I was able to maintain my weight. But it felt empty. In weight loss mode I was very focused and goal oriented. Anyone else feel this way?

I'm now directing maintenance in to fitness level goals. I'm reading how to get better results from my work out. I'm trying to get my body more lean and build more muscle. My hope if I keep this mind set I will continue to keep my head in this for the long term.

I too switched to fitness goals. Not so much the increase muscle type (already at 18% body fat and quite muscular) but things like bettering my times on various race lengths. Completing a marathon. Working towards a handstand in yoga. My new goal is to become a certified personal trainer OR a certified yoga instructor.

I've been walking/jogging every other day. Still losing but it is slowing down which I'm good with. Was trying to stay at 200 but my body isn't cooperating. Already at 195. My goal is to 5k, 10k, then marathons.

Edited July 10, 201511 yr by pcvela

Maintenance can be very difficult when you get farther out. I remember at 2 years, if I messed up at some social engagement and had a few snacks, I would gain 2 or 3 lbs. Then I would stay on track all week long and it would come off. Now it's a lot harder to take anything off if I go off track at all.