So thought I'd start this thread for those who are currently in maintenance (or are trying to be ), there are not as many active maintenance-ers on here, but I'm hoping for the ones that are, they can chime in and impart their wisdom for those are trying to achieve that coveted balance of weight stability.

...or we can just chat about whatever. LOL.

1 minute ago, Healthy_life2 said:

Oh hun, *laughing* the photos are not me. It’s an example of a weightlifting web sight.

Hahahaha! I thought that was @ms.sss! Damn better reading comprehension skills needed today! TY for letting me know!!! Apologies to Ms.SSS!!!

She and you are still two of my heroes I'd be thrilled and happy to grow up to be when I grow up!

Edited September 16, 20196 yr by FluffyChix

Just now, FluffyChix said:

Hahahaha! I thought that was @ms.sss! Damn better reading comprehension skills needed today! TY for letting me know!!!

I agree, the photos Look like @ms.sss

1 minute ago, Healthy_life2 said:

I agree, the photos Look like @ms.sss

Haha Agreed! I was like..."Dayummmmm! I wouldn't even look that good at any of her weights AFTER PLASTICS!" *snort* Still laughin my butt off over here!

But I do bring up the diff in low abdomens too...I have noticed, since adding back some very limited maintenance crap, that even though my weight is low (at 133 this morning now at 131.6), my tummy/hip measurement is slightly larger than it was when I weighed close to 140lbs. I can only attribute it to the question I'd posed to @ms.sss. I think that even adding my treats and the occasional wine or booze, is giving me more insulin response and I'm gaining weight in my lower abs from it. Thoughts?

44 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Haha Agreed! I was like..."Dayummmmm! I wouldn't even look that good at any of her weights AFTER PLASTICS!" *snort* Still laughin my butt off over here!

But I do bring up the diff in low abdomens too...I have noticed, since adding back some very limited maintenance crap, that even though my weight is low (at 133 this morning now at 131.6), my tummy/hip measurement is slightly larger than it was when I weighed close to 140lbs. I can only attribute it to the question I'd posed to @ms.sss. I think that even adding my treats and the occasional wine or booze, is giving me more insulin response and I'm gaining weight in my lower abs from it. Thoughts?

My thoughts, even with weight fluctuations, I see you as tiny in the OOTD photos. You are maintaining and it’s reasonable to enjoy the occasional indulgences. Is it weight gain? bloating/water retention? Insulin response? body image or TMI constipation? I have no idea.

I’m older, I will never look like @ms.sss. I'll never have six pack abs. *laughing*

You asked "Question for you...had you started weight loss shenanigans with food/sugar and booze at 137lbs?" The example in the photos is body composition. The link below will explain.

https://8fit.com/fitness/weight-loss-vs-fat-loss/

Interesting 5’4” and 120 lbs? I hit my low at 120 md it is a bit too low for me Not sure what you think.
On another note wine ????????????? when I drink I retain at least a few lbs for close to a week. I do not drink often but for me my body holds on! Some wines and clear spirits have a lower sugar level but I need to stay on a program for life. So all my pain can not be champagne. ?????☹️

1 hour ago, Healthy_life2 said:

My thoughts, even with weight fluctuations, I see you as tiny in the OOTD photos. You are maintaining and it’s reasonable to enjoy the occasional indulgences. Is it weight gain? bloating/water retention? Insulin response? body image or TMI constipation? I have no idea.

I’m older, I will never look like @ms.sss. I'll never have six pack abs. *laughing*

You asked "Question for you...had you started weight loss shenanigans with food/sugar and booze at 137lbs?" The example in the photos is body composition. The link below will explain.

https://8fit.com/fitness/weight-loss-vs-fat-loss/

Excellent article!! Thanks for sharing that.

LOL on never having @ms.sss six pack abs. I know!!! *wailing* But we can dream right? LOL Specially since plastics will only be happenin in my dreams. *le sigh* So I will just have to be envious and yet happy for these ladies who have all worked their keester off!!!

I am maintaining though...that is a good point. I don't feel like I'm being overly restrictive. I have way more monkey bizness meals/days now--especially on weekends. But then on weekdays, I'm back to beeswax. Yeah I hear ya, it could be all of those things, especially constipation/bloat!

And BTW!!! You look as fanfreakintastic as @ms.sss!!! Totally gorgeous with an enviable figure!

On 09/16/2019 at 13:28, Healthy_life2 said:

Oh hun, *laughing* the photos are not me. It’s an example off a weightlifting web sight.

Omg i thought that was your body too!! I was OMG you look AMAZING! I was goi g to ask what your ab routine was and pray for that to work on mine!!

On 09/16/2019 at 12:45, Healthy_life2 said:

09/16/2019 12:37 PM, Kris77 said:

Oh I’m 5’4 1/2 surgeon goal for me was 145. I reached 135. Online says ideal weight for my height is 120s

I’ve noticed weight loss calories are not a one size fits all. What were your weight loss calories before you started using the lose it app? You may need to dial your calories up or down to find where your body loses weight.

I didn’t track them before. I do really well with meals but I have a big sweet tooth with Hot tomales candies and m&ms. I wasn’t realizing how many I was eating so I started tracking it and reduced it to pretty much no m&ms and 21 pieces when I have the hot tomales. Which is like 220 calories so I log it and it keeps me accountable and I actually eat less candy this way and less often. I didn’t realize the few handfuls here and there that they were adding up. So now that I’m logging everything it’s made me realize a lot. Food wise I’m doing really well. It was the candy that I wasn’t. Anyways that’s what made me start logging.

Omg the past 2 pages of this thread have me cracking up!

Okay so we need desperately to duplicate exactly the workout regimen of the chick in the photos.
I think I look leaner than 162 bc of the Pilates I do, but dayum... that chick is smoking hot and I’d love to shrink many more inches off of my waistline and not have to lose a whole lot more poundage.

Related to the muscle vs. fat discussion, I have an appointment for a Dexa scan this weekend. I got a two scan package, so I'll have my second scan after plastics.

Disappointed to read though that silicone implants distort Dexa readings ?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10886260

6 hours ago, sillykitty said:

Related to the muscle vs. fat discussion, I have an appointment for a Dexa scan this weekend. I got a two scan package, so I'll have my second scan after plastics.

Disappointed to read though that silicone implants distort Dexa readings ?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10886260

Oh wow! Can't wait to hear what the first reading is!!!

And now running to read about the Dexa and implants. ?

I’m doing terrible with adding food to live forever on this maintenance.
I am totally depressed I spent 2 months in Florida walked a mile or two every day stayed below 1000 calories a day and lost nothing!!! Now I’m gaining since I’m home probably cuz I am so disgusted. I can only eat small amounts but am hungry an hour later. I was never hungry like this before I had surgery. Ugh it was hell having the prep surgery and post op issues and why to be so unhappy. Help. Do I need a string?

2 minutes ago, brittmarr1 said:

I’m doing terrible with adding food to live forever on this maintenance.
I am totally depressed I spent 2 months in Florida walked a mile or two every day stayed below 1000 calories a day and lost nothing!!! Now I’m gaining since I’m home probably cuz I am so disgusted. I can only eat small amounts but am hungry an hour later. I was never hungry like this before I had surgery. Ugh it was hell having the prep surgery and post op issues and why to be so unhappy. Help. Do I need a string?

some people can only maintain on very few calories - I'm so glad I'm not one of them, and I'm so sorry you are!! I was maintaining well by averaging 1700 calories a day, which was do-able. But I seem to be struggling lately, so I may need to drop down a bit (maybe 1500-1600). Crap!! It is SO HARD to cut back on calories once you're used to eating more!!!!

3 minutes ago, catwoman7 said:

Crap!! It is SO HARD to cut back on calories once you're used to eating more!!!!

This. No truer words...

LOLZ

@Healthy_life2, @FluffyChix, if I have somehow managed to gaslight you into thinking I have a body like THAT, then my work here is done.

*drops mic*

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