Challenges of Maintenance

Wow, this is when all you have learned really tests you. I have struggled a little and at some points think I don't need to worry about my points anymore. Then I kick myself in the butt and remind myself why I am doing this.

At first I wanted to still loose, so went down a point as the point quiz online suggested. So, I was to 19 points. Then after much consideration and reading some other stories of maintenance I decided I needed to really use these six weeks to learn to maintain my new weight. Then, maybe in a few months I can loose more if I want.

I have also started exercising again since getting sick. I have been jogging, and I must say, I love it! It is sure easier to jog when you aren't lugging around 60 extra lbs! I hope to continue to improve my exercise routine and tone my new body. I think my desire to loose more is some of the fat pockets I still have, but I think the exercise could fix that.

So, I am now allowed 23 points. That has added a new challenge in my head. I feel like that is a lot and I am worried about eating enough. I need to plan a little more, to ensure I am eating good, while also getting my points, and not adding 'bad' points!

WI

I stayed steady!!

I missed my first weigh in after reaching my goal because I was away for work. I weighed in this morning and I was right now! No gain and no loss. I thought for sure I had gained.

I DID IT!!

My original goal I set for myself was 135lbs. As I have lost I figured I could get to 130lbs. 135 is within a normal range for my height, so I have decided I am at my goal, however, I am still counting points towards loss, and hope to loose that last 5. Then I will be on the WW Maintenance plan. I have to maintain atleast 136 for 6 weeks, then I will become a life time member and WI atleast once a month.

I feel great! And .... I bought two pairs of pants yesterday. Drum Roll Please .... Size 6!!!!

No, I haven't quit!

I have just been taking a break! Not by choice! I have been battling a viral vertigo for the last two weeks. I did get weighed at the Dr last Thursday and I was down 3lbs, but after being sick to my stomach and then slowly getting back to eating regularly, I am not going to believe that until I weigh in on Saturday. But, I have learned some lessons. I snack too much. I have been doing a great job eating my points, and sometimes feel like I am under. Also, no coffee or alcohol this entire time.