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.

3 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Remind me again, aren't you doing pretty well maintaining your present weight? Do you ACTIVELY WANT to gain?

I'm maintaining pretty well, no gainz for me ?

12 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

I'm maintaining pretty well, no gainz for me ?

Sorry, was talking to @ms.sss. The idea being that she was living maintenance pretty awesomely without gaining or losing more.

And of course, you found your maintenance level where you're happy for a while now and were able to do it even in the face of RNY conversion and healing process. So that rocks big time!

Neither of you guys eat the way that RD was suggesting. LOL. If I did that, I'd be back to 200lbs very quickly.

32 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Sorry, was talking to @ms.sss. The idea being that she was living maintenance pretty awesomely without gaining or losing more.

And of course, you found your maintenance level where you're happy for a while now and were able to do it even in the face of RNY conversion and healing process. So that rocks big time!

Neither of you guys eat the way that RD was suggesting. LOL. If I did that, I'd be back to 200lbs very quickly.

I just smile, nod and eat whatever I going to anyways. I actually go today for a followup visit can't wait to hear what they tell me to advance to ?

1 hour ago, GreenTealael said:

I just smile, nod and eat whatever I going to anyways. I actually go today for a followup visit can't wait to hear what they tell me to advance to ?

Oh good times! Cannot WAIT to hear back about your visit. Congrats!!! You r a rockstar, lady!!!

I'm currently in maintenance phase I have upped my calories (currently 850) I do go gym and tone and twice a week I pick up a HIT exercise that's currently all the cardio I do I've been holding at 126 for past 3 mos

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18 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

I would just chalk it up to opinions and asshats...we all have 'em. Right? Nod, say yes mam. Then do your own thing.

Yep. That is pretty much . She obviously wasn't listening to me, and was just prattling off what I am assuming she prattles off to everyone who walks into her office. WE all know everyone is different and will have varying experiences and respond differently to applied measures. Apparently she does not.

18 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Do YOU think you have an exercise, food, or alcohol issue?

Nope, not moi. I think I'm doing great!

18 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Remind me again, aren't you doing pretty well maintaining your present weight? Do you ACTIVELY WANT to gain? If so, then yah. The party line advice is the quickest way to accomplish that. LOL.

I've been maintaining between 115 and 120 for the past 4 months*, thankyouverymuch. So yeah, since July Maintenance has been my b*tch...and am confident that I can keep him that way.

*aside: the past week I've hovered near the low end of this range, and a couple days ago I dipped below 115. But I know this is because I went on that post-vacay "diet" of 1000-1300 cals a day and I am still working on consistently getting over 2000 again (almost there, but it's taking a little longer as I've had a cold this entire time and the desire to eat comes and goes). In any case, I'm too not worried.

1 minute ago, ms.sss said:

Yep. That is pretty much . She obviously wasn't listening to me, and was just prattling off what I am assuming she prattles off to everyone who walks into her office. WE all know everyone is different and will have varying experiences and respond differently to applied measures. Apparently she does not.

Nope, not moi. I think I'm doing great!

I've been maintaining between 115 and 120 for the past 4 months*, thankyouverymuch. So yeah, since July Maintenance has been my b*tch...and am confident that I can keep him that way.

*aside: the past week I've hovered near the low end of this range, and a couple days ago I dipped below 115. But I know this is because I went on that post-vacay "diet" of 1000-1300 cals a day and I am still working on consistently getting over 2000 again (almost there, but it's taking a little longer as I've had a cold this entire time and the desire to eat comes and goes). In any case, I'm too not worried.

I think you're doing great! You are conquering your fears of unmanageable rampant regain, you're tracking, weighing, exercising, doing it all right.

When you see an area of concern you explore it and see if something needs changing. I know you can affect change when you dip below your comfort range, and no doubts you can get back to TCB if you see your weight spiral up suddenly out of your comfort range.

Congrats!! You inspire me!!!

9 minutes ago, cupcake817 said:

I'm currently in maintenance phase I have upped my calories (currently 850) I do go gym and tone and twice a week I pick up a HIT exercise that's currently all the cardio I do I've been holding at 126 for past 3 mos

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Hi @cupcake817! Welcome to the thread! Congrats on the 3 mo maintenance hold!!!

5 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

I think you're doing great! You are conquering your fears of unmanageable rampant regain, you're tracking, weighing, exercising, doing it all right.

When you see an area of concern you explore it and see if something needs changing. I know you can affect change when you dip below your comfort range, and no doubts you can get back to TCB if you see your weight spiral up suddenly out of your comfort range.

Congrats!! You inspire me!!!

❤️ you, @FluffyChix

19 hours ago, VIKING 0424 said:

IM AT THE GYM 4DAYS A WEEK AND I WALK 5MILES A DAY EVERY DAY NO MATTER THE WEATHER (VERY WET LATELY) I ENJOY THE WALKS GIVES ME THE RELAX TIME I NEED

And take that new NUT. @VIKING 0424 works out about just the same as me and no one is giving him side-eye.

@VIKING 0424: great job

18 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

And take that new NUT. @VIKING 0424 works out about just the same as me and no one is giving him side-eye.

@VIKING 0424: great job

well i have been told thats enough weight loss by as you call them the nut now and start eating more food they did not give me a hard time when i was obese they just wanted to give me more medicine s and see me once a month $$$$$ my dr was not on board at all for me to do this surgery so i changed drs lol

4 minutes ago, VIKING 0424 said:

well i have been told thats enough weight loss by as you call them the nut now and start eating more food they did not give me a hard time when i was obese they just wanted to give me more medicine s and see me once a month $$$$$ my dr was not on board at all for me to do this surgery so i changed drs lol

You are crushing it, dude!!

59 minutes ago, cupcake817 said:

I'm currently in maintenance phase I have upped my calories (currently 850) I do go gym and tone and twice a week I pick up a HIT exercise that's currently all the cardio I do I've been holding at 126 for past 3 mos

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Is 850 enough for you? It seems so low for maintenance and would be hard for me to stick to long term. I weigh the same (126) for about 3 months also and I’m eating 1000-1250 calories a day.

Congratulations on getting to your goal!

7 minutes ago, Cheeseburgh said:

Is 850 enough for you? It seems so low for maintenance and would be hard for me to stick to long term. I weigh the same (126) for about 3 months also and I’m eating 1000-1250 calories a day.

Congratulations on getting to your goal!

What's the alternative? If she's truly at 850 calories and not losing or gaining...then isn't that maintenance for her?

I don't post this very much anymore, but my maintenance looks like about 2-3 days per week around 1200-ish then 4-5 solid days between 750-800cals. Just to maintain.

But I'm happy with it. I pack a lot of food into those 850cals. And I'm satisfied. But I certainly realize and respect that isn't anyone else's reality.

I know it's maintenance for me, cuz when I try to go up to 1100 or 1200cals daily, I gain. I suspect she's tried that same thing?

Just now, FluffyChix said:

What's the alternative? If she's truly at 850 calories and not losing or gaining...then isn't that maintenance for her?

I’m not suggesting she do anything different, I’m sincerely curious if that is sustainable. Everyone is different, Relax.