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Title: Keeping weight loss off
Post by: o2bnocn on August 02, 2016, 10:34:21 am
I seem to be struggling more with keeping weight loss off than actually loosing it. I have been trying to eat healthier and make changes in my lifestyle. It's not always easy, but it is well worth it for my health.
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Post by: ancmetro on August 02, 2016, 11:20:12 am
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Post by: heypeg on August 02, 2016, 11:40:59 am
It is a constant struggle for me.
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Post by: Liquidfire_43 on August 02, 2016, 01:31:25 pm
Haven't been worrying about my weight, since I have a fast metabolism.. Didn't exercise when I was in high school, but now I get more exercise in regards to cardio and weight lifting... Completely skipped out on fast foods and limit my soda consumption.. Haven't gained any pounds from it, but at least I feel healthier

In High school I heard from athletes that they replace hunger with water... I guess it mainly stops appetite and let the body burn up the water.. Water helps the body metabolize stored fat or something.. Hopefully not to much water, since it could dilute your blood
Title: Re: Keeping weight loss off
Post by: bigfoot951 on August 07, 2016, 08:03:38 pm
I think it comes somewhat easy with eating right and at least a little exercise.  The easy part being the plan.  Maybe not so easy to follow through with.  I find the key is that different people think they are eating healthy and they are eating completely differently.  If eating truly healthy, I believe this would be pretty easy for you to do.
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Post by: vg7405 on August 08, 2016, 04:03:34 am
I too am currently struggling to lose weight. Obviously, when I was younger, it was easier to keep the weight off. As I age, however, I have to work exponentially harder to lose the weight. It is a very frustrating experience, indeed.
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Post by: kimber62372 on August 08, 2016, 07:03:43 am
I feel your pain and I am back at it again 4 years later with my life style change! This time I will stick to it! I have to do this for myself. I'm not getting any younger and it will get harder with age but week 2 and I already feel better! :D You got this!
Title: Re: Keeping weight loss off
Post by: o2bnocn on August 08, 2016, 07:06:38 am
I feel your pain and I am back at it again 4 years later with my life style change! This time I will stick to it! I have to do this for myself. I'm not getting any younger and it will get harder with age but week 2 and I already feel better! :D You got this!

Thanks. Yeah sometimes the first part is the hardest, but it always seems like it is a constant struggle. I'm getting better about it and healthier.
Title: Re: Keeping weight loss off
Post by: vg7405 on August 08, 2016, 07:27:31 am
I feel your pain and I am back at it again 4 years later with my life style change! This time I will stick to it! I have to do this for myself. I'm not getting any younger and it will get harder with age but week 2 and I already feel better! :D You got this!

I hope to have your motivation. I recently gained an additional 10 pounds while on vacation. I am trying to lose that, in addition to the other 20 pounds I gained over the years. Ugh!
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Post by: bretay on August 08, 2016, 07:32:50 am
its hard to do...i try to exercise some every day...i am hypothyroid...this last test showed my tsh at 2.8 which dr said was good..since they upped my meds...hoping it will get easier..so far it hasnt and no weight has come off.
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Post by: ghunter on August 08, 2016, 09:01:59 am
I keep trying, it is hard but I won't give up.  I need to lose some weight and keep it off for good.
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Post by: ladavia89 on August 08, 2016, 09:11:42 am
I think more people finding losing weight easier than maintaining a stable weight. It's easy to cut back and exercise more but when you start eating more and possibly moving less it's easy to overeat to start gaining again
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Post by: PGS28 on August 08, 2016, 09:56:56 am
I struggle too, I've been incorporating healthier swaps, green tea, and regular short work outs.  I'm still eating foods I know I shouldn't, but I eat healthy foods too.
Title: Re: Keeping weight loss off
Post by: PGS28 on August 08, 2016, 09:58:27 am
Thyroid conditions certainly make it harder to maintain a healthy weight, I hope your meds work too.  Just continue to live a healthy lifestyle- weight loss is only one of the benefits :)

its hard to do...i try to exercise some every day...i am hypothyroid...this last test showed my tsh at 2.8 which dr said was good..since they upped my meds...hoping it will get easier..so far it hasnt and no weight has come off.
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Post by: ljrjess69 on August 08, 2016, 11:51:31 am
keeping it off  is a struggle,,,,,,,,,,, :(
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Post by: braggin on August 09, 2016, 04:31:44 am
I struggle with weight every day of my life too but am mostly always trying to lose weight rather than keep off weight I've lost. I can't seem to do the original weight loss to begin with.
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Post by: gaby_ro_2004 on August 09, 2016, 06:33:12 am
I am not tall and not young so i am trying to keep a balance.Do not eat fry food,no alcohol,less sweets,less bread.
Title: Re: Keeping weight loss off
Post by: PGS28 on August 09, 2016, 07:51:54 am
Those restrictions are a great way to control not only your weight, but your health as well.  I'm in the process of re-kicking soda.  I stopped drinking it in 2009 but started back this year.

I am not tall and not young so i am trying to keep a balance.Do not eat fry food,no alcohol,less sweets,less bread.
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Post by: dsosnowski06 on August 09, 2016, 10:40:36 am
Also trying to keep a balance.  Avoiding certain foods but soda is a major downfall for me. 
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Post by: themrs13 on August 09, 2016, 06:02:33 pm
I am the same way ... I try to eat healthy but with the rush of everyday life... i just can't

but i do workout 3 to 4 times a week  ;D
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Post by: alarisracing on August 09, 2016, 07:50:27 pm
I continuously workout at most twice a day, eat healthy as I can and drink plenty of water. 
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Post by: cathy37 on August 10, 2016, 02:33:45 pm
I find it very difficult to keep weight off.  I have lost weight a couple of times and it doesn't take long for me to put it back on.  It is not how much I eat, but I think it is what I eat.
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Post by: Skyisbluetoday on August 10, 2016, 02:36:43 pm
It's not easy to do, but is possible!
Title: Re: Keeping weight loss off
Post by: kimber62372 on August 11, 2016, 08:00:11 pm
I feel your pain and I am back at it again 4 years later with my life style change! This time I will stick to it! I have to do this for myself. I'm not getting any younger and it will get harder with age but week 2 and I already feel better! :D You got this!

I hope to have your motivation. I recently gained an additional 10 pounds while on vacation. I am trying to lose that, in addition to the other 20 pounds I gained over the years. Ugh!
I have faith in you! :) Join me on the Lose it app or site. I can be there to motivate you! :)
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Post by: nannycoe1 on August 12, 2016, 05:29:40 am
I try to watch my carbs and sugar
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Post by: Theosarizos on August 12, 2016, 12:14:45 pm
My recommendations would be to try to eliminate anything that you now is calorie dense. Cutting out soda/beer is a huge step.

I'm beginning my weight loss journey again, and calorie counting. Instead of splurging, I try to calculate how much each meal is worth. Also, you might consider substituting one meal with a shake/protein drink. These can be decent breakfasts, and are very low in calories, making it easier to get into a deficit.  :)

I recommend calorie counting, and reducing the unhealthy stuff over "fad diets".
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Post by: patriciaeclevenger on August 13, 2016, 05:09:26 pm
Keep up the good work! It is a struggle to loose and keep the weight off. Sometimes something works when loosing and doesn't work as well when trying to keep it off. Just keep doing what you're doing...staying focused on being healthy.  :)
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Post by: heypeg on August 13, 2016, 05:45:12 pm
It is always a struggle
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Post by: jboyd12 on August 13, 2016, 06:46:42 pm
I wish very product in the world wasn't for losing weight. What about the people in the world who are struggling to gain weight. eating more doesn't really help because our bodies burn it off to quickly. We count too. Don't we matter?
Title: Re: Keeping weight loss off
Post by: minioncookies on August 14, 2016, 09:38:49 am
exercise would do it . Extra house hold chores that need to be done. Fixing your own food instead of buying out or having someone else make it will help to lil things keep weight off
Title: Re: Keeping weight loss off
Post by: aflyingmonkey on August 14, 2016, 09:44:02 am
You need to build up muscle to keep your weight off.  Those ladies who are walking around carrying those little weights have it down.   You can do a 2-minute plank every day that will build/maintain your muscle... you can go on your knees as you build up.   Muscle keeps your metabolism up, as you age your muscle starts turning to fat, that is why it is so important to do some daily exercises with weights. 

Also, small meals with protein about every 3 hours.    Just a few little tweeks in your lifestyle that are so simple will make all the difference.