Hi everyone,
I am currently maintaining at between 134-136. I lost 100 lbs overall and it took about 11 months. I have been maintaining this weight for almost 5 months, and I just can't seem to go any lower than this, no matter what I do. This was my original goal, but I decided that I wanted to get to around 130. This is due to long-distance running. I want to carry less weight on my frame when I'm running to make it easier. You'd be surprised how much difference 5-6 lbs. can make when you're running 20 miles +.
I simply cannot figure this out and I was hoping that maybe some of you knowledgeable people could help me with this. I am vegan, but I eat plenty of legumes and other plant based proteins. I am training for my first marathon. I am in week 11 of an 18 week training program. I used to be incredibly hungry from running, but that has subsided. Lately, I really haven't been all that hungry, regardless of the amount of exercise I do. I also lift weights twice a week, ride my bike, and do yoga 3 times a week.
I used calorie counting to lose the first 100 lbs. I haven't been tracking lately, but seriously, I don't think I'm overeating. I eat very little processed food at all, the majority of my diet consists of fruits and vegetables and whole grains.
Has anyone else experienced this? I am overjoyed that I have been able to maintain this weight, but I'm beginning to think that without starvation I wouldn't be able to weigh less than I do right now. I am way past the days of starving myself to lose weight. It's unhealthy and it makes me mean. I see other people here who are 5'6" and weigh less than I do. How in the heck did you do it?
Thank you to anyone in advance who responds.