100 lbs gone!! Now it's time to maintain.... a whole new challenge. But I'm up for it.

Side note: I stayed at 147 lbs for 8 freaking weeks. Scale would not budge. Went to nutritionist and tweaked my daily meals just a bit and BAM, the last 8 lbs flew off!!

The pics:

first one is self explanatory!

second one is me today

third one is me BEFORE

last one is me hiking last weekend.

Edited July 7, 20179 yr by The New Kel

Congratulations! I am 9 months out and have only lost 53. Trust me, I'm grateful for the loss but feel I get should have been more. I have been stuck at 53 pounds lost for almost 5 weeks. Can you give me any pointers? do you exercise a lot? Do you drink tons of water? I'm just wondering what your typical day looks like because you've done so well.

Hi Mom2tess,

first, congratulations to you because 53 lbs in 9 months IS a success! You're getting there, and wow, do I know about stalls. My formula has been low carb, higher protein. I wasn't counting calories or fat for 8 months, until I hit 147 lbs and a major 8 week stall. At that point my nutritionist told me that at my new smaller size I had to start considering that I only need 1700 calories a day. (A bit more if I exercise). I had gotten used to eating any and all protein like peanut butters, mixed nuts and lots of cheeses. I am now eating those in moderation, since they are so high in calories. What was happening was I was eating more than 1800 calories even on no exercise days. Another thing is that I like a glass of white wine at night. Now I am mixing a small glass with seltzer water and it's refreshing and saving on unnecessary empty calories.

Another thing I did to boost the final few pounds off is I stared eating only lean cuts of chicken and turkey, stopped red meats and even eating a healthy whole grain piece of bread once a day! Since doing so the stall ended. So I guess what it is, is that I have balanced my diet to a regular healthy rather than a dense calorie protein anything goes diet. These slight changes not only are working but I feel better all day. I feel like I eat like a normal (healthy) person again, fruits, veggies, occasional whole grains, and lean protein. As for water I drink about 60-75 oz a day. I do cardio approx 3x a week. Sometimes I hike instead.

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hey Tex

you have done great.

wonderful, wonderful,

keep up the good work

as you are starting maintenance.

you are aces!!

kathy

Aww thanks! I do appreciate that, you've been a great inspiration!! ?

Wow i am super impressed with your strength and endurance. Go speed racer go.