I would love to hear too! I'm a year out and have maintained the same weight for about 3 months. I hear that it is really hard to maintain after a year or so. I have let old habits back in and have not been exercising much. I need to get back on track. Would be really interested to hear what's working for all of you!

I am also anxious to hear advice on this. I am 11 months post op.

My body kinda found the maintenance groove - Idid however go to a fitness clinic where they did complex metabolic testing, dunk testing (to measure actual lean body mass - much more accurate than BMI) VO2 max and resting metabolic rate - from that data they calculated my daily caloric requirements to lose a pound a week (1250 cals) .5lbs a week was 1350-1600 a day and maintain was 1700-2100 calories a day - I have to say it's pretty accurate - I average about 1600-1800 calories a day and my weight has stayed within the same 2lb range for 6 months - when I drop the calories below 1500 for a couple days I lose - but I also get very hungry and my running and workouts are almost impossible to maintain...check with local university sport programs, they may offer similar testing - Resting metabolic rate (RMR) is very useful in determining your body's "daily burn"...

I've been maintaining within my target range for 3 1/2 years (had RNY 4 1/2 years ago).

I still drink my protein shake first thing every morning. The only other things I drink are water and an occasional glass of red wine (I don't drink artificially sweetened stuff). I still don't drink when I eat. I usually eat the same things every day. I am religious about my vitamins.

For a couple years, I exercised an hour or more 5+ days a week but I haven't for the past year (I had to drop some of the extras I'd allowed into my diet when I stopped exercising as much).

I am probably considered an extremest by most people...I don't eat "all things in moderation." There are some foods I simply don't "do" any more (sugar, flour, rice, pasta). However, I do eat some non-essential foods - popcorn (home-made, almost every day), Cheetos (a couple times a week), potato chips (a couple times a month), mashed potatoes (about once a month).

I still weigh myself every day and track my weight. I keep my weight within a 5 lb range.

Anything you want to know specifically?

JJ

I've been in maintenance since April 2013, had my WLS sleeve on 6/11/12.
It can be tough. It is alot tougher than the loosing part that is for sure. I still track all my food, water, vitamins and exercise on myfitnesspal.com
I try to get 80 grams of protein in a day, 80 or more oz of water a day and I also still drink a protein shake for my breakfast.
I can eat about any foods now. Be careful with grazing.
I eat three meals a day and 2-3 snacks a day. I still follow the no liquids 15 min before eating and 30 min after eating also.
Good luck!

Good question, Becca. I'm 20 lbs from my goal and wondering the same thing. I've enjoyed reading what everyone does.

I've maintained for about a year now. Just like JJ, I eat the same thing everyday. I use the rule of two. So I have 2 breakfast choices (greek yogurt or eggs) and 2 lunch choices (salad with tuna or deli meat/cheese roll ups). Dinner is whatever I make for my family minus the things on my "never" list. My "never" list is all simple carbs (white foods) other than cauliflower and occasionally some potatoes.

My exercise routine is walking as much as I can. At work I only use the stairs. I was running, but have a foot injury that is preventing me from doing that. I did Zumba up until a few weeks ago, Living in New York, I'd rather spend my evenings outside working in my yard during this beautiful weather.

It is harder to maintain. I found old habits trying to come back and I've had to nip them in the bud quickly before they got out of control.

Shelley

Hi I am two years out and have lost 100 pounds. Yes, Maintaining is the hard part of keeping the weight off. BUT with that being said I watch everything I put in my mouth. I still drink protein for breakfast. I am happy to say I have kept the weight off. I go up and down a couple of pounds but I have managed to keep it off. This is the way it will be for the rest of my life but I wouldn't of done the surgery if I wasn't serious about it. I also exercise 4 times a week. Its nothing to worry about you can do it!!

4 1/2 years out too. Maintainance is pretty much the same. I have my protein coffee every morning and stay away from white foods like pastas, breads, rice, cereals, etc. I do eat raisins and sometimes tortilla chips. Still taking my vitamins and get regular blood tests. I have not been so good with water lately but am working on it again. I still go for protein, veggies, fruits, and nuts for the most part. Still do not eat much at a time. The biggest thing for me has been releasing the diet mentality and continuing to pay attention to emotional eating.