Do I qualify for maintenance yet? - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

Idealperson · 09-19-2003, 04:52 PM

I am not getting much direction from my WW leader. I am 5'7" and started WW at 209#, at my last weigh-in I was at 154#. My leader is very busy during meetings, but am I at a point for maintenance? Should she have mentioned this upon weigh in or do I need to bring it to her attention? I am going to be 40 next month, have 4 children and this is a fine weight for me-I fit into a size 8. What would you do? I will check back in on Monday.(that's also my next weigh in) Thanks!

lalala · 09-19-2003, 06:52 PM

Ideal,

Congrats on your loss. Make an appointment to meet with your leader at a time that is convienient for both of you. I think she and possibly a note from your doctor stating that you are at you "ideal" weight and let you go on maintenance.

Then again, Melissa will be able to give you the true scoop.

lala

MelissaL · 09-29-2003, 09:45 AM

Tell your leader you want to declare your goal weight. You're already in the range so that won't be a problem and you shouldn't need a doctor's note unless the goal weight is over the WW weight range. She should count last week as the week you hit "goal" and this week would be Week 1 of maintenance.

Congratulations on your success!

Idealperson · 10-14-2003, 11:22 AM

Thanks for your help! Last night at WW I lost another 1.8#, so at 152 I made it my goal and got the golden key. I am wearing it proudly around my thin neck...now what. Once again I got no direction on what maintenance means. Do I need to stay within 2# of this weight for six weeks, do I add two points to my range? I will read other posts on this site, but any help here will be greatly appreciated!

MelissaL · 10-17-2003, 04:10 PM

Congratulations!!!

It sounds like your leader is not on the ball at all...you should have gotten a booklet called, Going the Distance, which would explain maintenance. Maybe you could attend another meeting with a different leader and get the information. You have 6 weeks of maintenance and during that time you adjust your points up/down/stay the same depending on your WI. The goal is to maintain within 2# of your goal weight. It's a little tricky figuring out how many points you need to maintain. Generally what you do is add 4 points to your Target. Definitely get the book because there's a lot of info in there and it will help you during the next 6 weeks.