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Ishbel - take care of yourself. Those orthopedic injuries can be very painful, and sometimes taking it easy is the best thing.
Can someone experienced with maintenance tell me how much of a range you allow yourself before it's time to go back to phase 1?
My goal was 150. I am now just under 145, and would like to stay around that weight. I am thinking I can manage the small fluctuations just by watching calorie intake. Maybe 147 as a high end?
If I can successfully maintain here for 6 months or so, I may choose to go down another 5 - 10 pounds, but I am concerned about being able to maintain, given that I am 50-ish and likely have a slower metabolism than some younger folks.
Lizzy63 I too am in my 50's. I was told to choose a three lb weight range for maintenance...but am a bit confused about it as well. I do know that ultimately you want to stay within that range, and the range gives your and your body the chance to fluctuate...which is normal. With this said though, I find myself just doing a Phase 1 day every week after my fun meal. I have not gone out of that range once....but do the P1 until I am at the low end...kind of like preparing for if there is a fluctuation? I will ask my coach about this this week. I also fell below my weight range last week....which was nice....though I had been sick with pneumonia, so I too am wondering about the range...I will wait to see if my weight continues to change on maintenance as I have lost a few while on maintenance..... At last WI I was at 130....my range is 131-134....Originally Posted by Lizzy63
Hi, all! Survived Christmas week up 0.6 pounds. Not too worried about that... Especially since I lost 1.2 last week.Ishbel - take care of yourself. Those orthopedic injuries can be very painful, and sometimes taking it easy is the best thing.
Can someone experienced with maintenance tell me how much of a range you allow yourself before it's time to go back to phase 1?
My goal was 150. I am now just under 145, and would like to stay around that weight. I am thinking I can manage the small fluctuations just by watching calorie intake. Maybe 147 as a high end?
If I can successfully maintain here for 6 months or so, I may choose to go down another 5 - 10 pounds, but I am concerned about being able to maintain, given that I am 50-ish and likely have a slower metabolism than some younger folks.