For those working on maintaining weight

[redrhodie]

Am just reviving this topic thread..since for some of us, it's an ongoing effort, maintaining weight or at least keeping our weight stable without going overboard too much.

I don't post at all on the weight loss topic thread that Possegal is helping to track some people's weight loss efforts.

But there's some of us that must lose 3-6 lbs. after every winter or so. This too, requires some vigilance and regular cycling/exercise.

And the older I get, I actually get vaguely annoyed when people still tell me that I don't have to do much/lose weight. My metabolism has changed compared to 10 yrs. ago.

Please....I've been cycling 32-45 kms. daily for the past few weeks. I just don't post my ride mileage on TE daily.

I'm right with you, sister! The annual gain/loss cycle is real for me, too. I peak around April, and by September, I have to eat a lot to maintain. I don't like going below 120 lbs because I look gaunt (I have a thin face to begin with). At that point, <120, I add lots of nuts, and a second breakfast, and I can eat potato chips and French fries (my weaknesses). I feel like I'm constantly eating, which is fun, but then it suddenly turns from maintaining to gaining, and is less fun .

Right now, I'm watching it (fries are a no no ). I really have to be careful not to overindulge. It's hard because I get used to the extra eating, and when the weight suddenly goes up, it's hard to cut back. This year, I thought riding a lot would keep it more in check, but I still gained 5 lbs. My ideal weight (the one I feel best at) is 122. I'm 5'5". I wish I could just be and maintain that weight all year eating the same amount of food, but it just doesn't work that way for me.

[Crankin]

Ditto.
I was really struggling to keep my weight at 107. If it gets to 109, the danger signs go up. Finally, for other reasons, I stopped taking Evista. My weight is easier to maintain since then, but I have really been strict about the carbs and portions. I am also running two days a week in addition to cycling 3-4 times, yoga, etc.
I still have to restrict my Asian food intake. Saturday night we went out for Indian food. I had a vegetable dish, but I did have white rice and some whole wheat naan. My weight went from 106.5 to 108.7 in one night... Then it takes me 2 days to lose.I feel like I'm making headway, but still experimenting with what will keep my weight stable, give me enough energy to ride and run, and fit in my clothes!