Diets & Weight Maintenance Support Group

Chat about how well your latest diet is -- or is not -- working. This group is a great place to find support and accountability as well as share success stories and valuable lessons with the community. From where to start to weekly weigh-ins, get help from others to reach your dieting and weight maintenance goals.

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allison34509 02/22/2014

I know exactly how to lose weight and I certainly know how to gain it, but I'm scared I won't be able to maintain my weight loss once I am all finished. I'm afraid I will gain back which I would hate. Does anyone know how to maintain a certain weight? Should you pick a range? For example, my ending weight is going to be 130 pounds, so should i ALWAYS try to stay at 130 or should I allow myself to be between 130 and 133 or something? What about fluctuations vs. actual gain? Can I eat a little more or should I eat as though I am still dieting? I'm very confused and don't want to make any mistakes!

deleted_user 02/22/2014

Sweetie you are borrowing trouble. Get to your goal before you worry about what you'll do when you get there. No matter what weight goal you set yourself your weight will fluctuate not only day to day but throughout the day as well. That's normal. Don't stress about it. This is why most people in the group only weigh themselves once a week. Some members only weight themselves once a month. Just relax and try to eat healthily. Sorry if I sound overly clucky. I have a daughter your age it comes very naturally to me. : )

JoyceMarilyn 02/23/2014

Good question! I struggled with maintaining in a mental way. It just felt so unfair that after working so hard to get to my goal weight that I should have to continue to do the same to maintain. Once I got to the acceptance that this is forever I was good with it. So after reaching my goal weight 4+ years ago I have maintained by eating healthy and exercise.
As for the weight range. I give myself a couple of pounds over and under. There are many reasons for weight fluctuations so do not let it drive you crazy. If you see a more constant gain get back to basics before it gets out of hand.

deleted_user 02/23/2014

Hi Allison:
It is good to plan ahead. A lot of us fail or go back to old habits once we reach goal weight.
If you want to average 130, I would allow the range 125-135. 5 lbs either way is good, before action would be required.
I wish I had done this, then this food intake would have been more in control.
My best to you.

deleted_user 02/25/2014

Hi Allison,
You will definitely fluctuate!
If you stay within your calorie and weight range, you will be fine!

Don't stress and don't overthink it and you will find it simple.

Eat as much as you need to maintain your weight once you're there. Exactly how much that is, you'll find out once you're there, so make sure to retake your RMR!

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