Maintenance Challenge!

[Ciors]

Pretty happy with 1.1kg loss over the week...Monday saw me at 71.5 but I knew that was from snacking on nuts lol. Mental note to self...don't eat psyllium bread the day before weigh in...lols...a bit of water retention happening there.

Feeling very happy with my food, quantity is good, loving my healthy fats, loving the different recipes; it's all helping to keep me on track - managed to say no to special morning tea yummies, just had a small piece of zucchini slice (LCHF compliant) carrot cake, and to devine birthday cupcake! That was hard, one of student's birthday, I took it to not hurt her feelings, waited til they'd gone home and turfed it! WIN! It smelt sooooo good, all through music class I could smell it, I was drooling! But I won.

I have also decided to only change my ticker on Sunday's.

Hope everyone else is doing well

Today's weight: 69.7
Last Sunday: 70.8.
Best refeed weight: 66.2

[Not2Much]

Start of Maintenance - 12 Feb 2015 - 52.3kg
Week 1 - 6 March 2015 - 52.1kg
Week 2 - 13 March 2015 - 51.6kg

Got to be happy with that! I also celebrated 1 month into maintenance on Thursday at 51.6kg.

Like Ciors - I am also happy and satisfied with my current eating plan and food amounts incorporating good fats - I do not feel that I am dieting - but that I am changing my lifestyle!

[Greeni]

Awww why didn't I see that challenge earlier!
I definitely want to join.
Will start the week after New Zealand - probably Sunday as weigh in day

[Ciors]

Everyone is welcome! I think it was a great idea...wish McBell was around to thank for posting this great idea!

[Winterboots]

14/03/15 58.5kg
07/03/15 58.5kg
28/02/15 58.7kg
21/02/15 58.7kg

Was surprised at the weight as again had a zig zaggy week. I need to get out of these binges during the weekend and mid week.

Saturday weigh ins are working well for me as I was so tempted to have a glass of wine, cheese and crackers etc on Friday night but the thought of weighing delayed it until Saturday .

However, I need to settle down and form good eating habits 7 days a week and not having to reset each week.
WB

[Not2Much]

Start of Maintenance - 12 Feb 2015 - 52.3kg
Week 1 - 6 March 2015 - 52.1kg
Week 2 - 13 March 2015 - 51.6kg
Week 3 - 20 March 2015 - 51.6kg

Another good week for me and I'm pretty pleased. I experimented a little more with good fats this week and I've been laying low with the wine (everything else just seems to fall into place if I refrain from the vino).

Everyone is welcome - Greeni - we'll see you when your sister's visit is over.

WB - well done on keeping it steady. I wouldn't worry too much about the resetting as I'm beginning to think that it is the new normal. As long as you're keeping it to 48 hours, it's a great way of keeping your body guessing and I do not see the harm.

[Not2Much]

Start of Maintenance - 12 Feb 2015 - 52.3kg
Week 1 - 6 March 2015 - 52.1kg
Week 2 - 13 March 2015 - 51.6kg
Week 3 - 20 March 2015 - 51.6kg
Week 4 - 27 March 2015 - 54kg!

Less than ideal, but part of the learning process.

[Not2Much]

Start of Maintenance - 12 Feb 2015 - 52.3kg
Week 1 - 6 March 2015 - 52.1kg
Week 2 - 13 March 2015 - 51.6kg
Week 3 - 20 March 2015 - 51.6kg
Week 4 - 27 March 2015 - 54kg!
Week 5 - 3 April 2015 - 52.2kg

I am happy to check in to say that I am still on track and back to my comfy range on the scales.

[Tes]

Your numbers look great N2M looks like you have a recipe that works!

[Not2Much]

Start of Maintenance - 12 Feb 2015 - 52.3kg
Week 1 - 6 March 2015 - 52.1kg
Week 2 - 13 March 2015 - 51.6kg
Week 3 - 20 March 2015 - 51.6kg
Week 4 - 27 March 2015 - 54kg!
Week 5 - 3 April 2015 - 52.2kg
Week 6 - 10 April 2015 - 52kg

Today marks my 2 month anniversary in maintenance and weighing in at 52,5kgs. We had a lovely weekend celebrating amazing news, and I didn't feel too bad for letting my hair down and celebrate. I feel that constantly monitoring my weight allows me to 'judge' the day and plan ahead - so if I'm a little higher than my comfort zone 53kg, I just watch what I eat the next 48 hours. I generally stay away from refined carbs and alcohol, but relax the rules a little over the weekends.

[Tes]

So great to see and congrats on 2 months its lekker to see your steady hold of your lowest weight window!! Good luck for next week

[Not2Much]

Start of Maintenance - 12 Feb 2015 - 52.3kg
Week 1 - 6 March 2015 - 52.1kg
Week 2 - 13 March 2015 - 51.6kg
Week 3 - 20 March 2015 - 51.6kg
Week 4 - 27 March 2015 - 54kg!
Week 5 - 3 April 2015 - 52.2kg
Week 6 - 10 April 2015 - 52kg
Week 7 - 17 April 2015 - 52.2kg

Still happily soldiering on and not much to report.

Tes - thank you for popping in here and not making me feel like an orphan. You will be in maintenance land yourself very soon!

[Winterboots]

16/05/15 60.6kg
14/03/15 58.5kg
07/03/15 58.5kg
28/02/15 58.7kg
21/02/15 58.7kg

2 months have passed and a 2kg gain so back again to regular posting to get me back on track. For some 2kg may not sound a lot but it is amazing how difficult it is lose and the difference it makes. I am a person who works towards goals so my next goal will the holiday in 4 weeks time. While it will be a winter holiday so no swimsuit required, I don't want to wear loose tops to hide the muffin top over the jeans

See you next week - will be aiming for the 59's
WB

[Not2Much]

Start of Maintenance - 12 Feb 2015 - 52.3kg
Week 1 - 6 March 2015 - 52.1kg
Week 2 - 13 March 2015 - 51.6kg
Week 3 - 20 March 2015 - 51.6kg
Week 4 - 27 March 2015 - 54kg!
Week 5 - 3 April 2015 - 52.2kg
Week 6 - 10 April 2015 - 52kg
Week 7 - 17 April 2015 - 52.2kg
Week 8 - 24 April 2015 - 52.7kg
Week 9 - 1 May 2015 - 53.9kg
Week 10 - 8 May 2015 - 52.8kg
Week 11 - 16 May - 52.8kg

Yes, what a great idea WB - get ourselves weighing in and accountable again. We both have been doing extremely well in remaining so close to end of refeed weights - but we both know that it is much easier to keep 'on top' of 2 than 5 (or 10). And for us shorties - 2 kilos shows very quickly (mine shows chubby cheeks).

As I mentioned in my own diary that I had my 3 months in maintenance land at 52.2kg. This is already way better than I managed in my first maintenance.

Good luck All - I know there's a few ladies who'll be joining us soon - hint hint - AZ, Tes, Elaine, Audrey...

[Andie27]

Hi N2M - awesome work maintaining. You're an inspiration to me and I can't wait to join you all in this part of the journey.
Not a bad idea to weigh in and keep us updated on your progress. This is an important part of the journey and would be good to get a sneak peek into the trials and tribulations.
Hugs Andie

[Tes]

Im coming im coming a few more weeks still then me and my partner in crime - E - are gonna catch you soon then we can talk coconut!!

So impressed with your maintenance i need your good example to follow. Thanks for not abandoning us xx

[Not2Much]

Start of Maintenance - 12 Feb 2015 - 52.3kg
Week 1 - 6 March 2015 - 52.1kg
Week 2 - 13 March 2015 - 51.6kg
Week 3 - 20 March 2015 - 51.6kg
Week 4 - 27 March 2015 - 54kg!
Week 5 - 3 April 2015 - 52.2kg
Week 6 - 10 April 2015 - 52kg
Week 7 - 17 April 2015 - 52.2kg
Week 8 - 24 April 2015 - 52.7kg
Week 9 - 1 May 2015 - 53.9kg
Week 10 - 8 May 2015 - 52.8kg
Week 11 - 16 May 2015 - 52.8kg
Week 12 - 23 May 2015 - 52.6kg
Week 13 - 30 May 2015 - 53.3kg
Week 14 - 6 June 2015 - 54.2kg
Week 15 - 13 June 2015 - 53.8kg

A slight higher average than the 1st 3 months in maintenance (blame it on the winter), but I am still happy with the way things are going.

I just need to remain more accountable - it really does wonders for staying on track.

Tes - I will see you in here very soon!

[Tes]

Tx for updating And I know what you mean about writing it does help me too. Re feed on Mon so I'll be here soon xx

[Not2Much]

Week 1 - 6 March 2015 - 52.1kg
Week 2 - 13 March 2015 - 51.6kg
Week 3 - 20 March 2015 - 51.6kg
Week 4 - 27 March 2015 - 54kg!
Week 5 - 3 April 2015 - 52.2kg
Week 6 - 10 April 2015 - 52kg
Week 7 - 17 April 2015 - 52.2kg
Week 8 - 24 April 2015 - 52.7kg
Week 9 - 1 May 2015 - 53.9kg
Week 10 - 8 May 2015 - 52.8kg
Week 11 - 16 May 2015 - 52.8kg
Week 12 - 23 May 2015 - 52.6kg
Week 13 - 30 May 2015 - 53.3kg
Week 14 - 6 June 2015 - 54.2kg
Week 15 - 13 June 2015 - 53.8kg
Week 16 - 20 June 2015 - 53.4kg

Slightly better - would like to drop another kg this week.

[Tes]

n2m you are really doing so well. If you could advise people on managing maintenance specifically relating to portion size. Would you tell us to stick to Last refeed quantity obviously less fruit and not as much carbs. I think portion control is an unknown as there is specifics around food types and timing and combinations. Portion is really what got me here in the first place. Do you say mix it up and do some weekday OP eyeballed portion sizes or how do you manage this?