I'm still 5 lbs up from my goal weight, hitting my "goal" every few months. Ya know, I've been struggling with these same 5 lbs for 3 years. I feel like a bit of a fraud. I think too much and wonder if some think I should instead say I've lost "125" rather than "130", but I didn't weigh myself until I'd been on my journey for a month. Only God knows how much I weighed to begin with. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. 😁
For maintenance, I can't seem to let go of are the 2200 calorie UDs. I try to shoot for 2000, and then just get frustrated. Something about that beautiful 2200 number, which is closer to 125% my TDEE. Yes, it's all about the food.
I now usually do 1000 calorie DDs. I do MDs (1300-1600) regularly, too, with my calories bobbing up and down, keeping an overall average at 1750-1800.
I still say that "Clean" fasting, eating windows, keto, demonizing food groups, etc. are only tools to aid in controlling appetite. Creating calorie deficits is what gets the weight off and keeps it off. Insulin will never ever supersede calorie intake. Once you accept this, it'll make this journey much more pleasant. All of these rules frustrate the old me, as I know that there is a better way! Ultimately, statistically, weight loss in the long term is uncharted territory, so we need to carve out our own path and quit listening to the latest diet guru, no matter how many followers they may have.
For maintenance, I can't seem to let go of are the 2200 calorie UDs. I try to shoot for 2000, and then just get frustrated. Something about that beautiful 2200 number, which is closer to 125% my TDEE. Yes, it's all about the food.
I now usually do 1000 calorie DDs. I do MDs (1300-1600) regularly, too, with my calories bobbing up and down, keeping an overall average at 1750-1800.
I still say that "Clean" fasting, eating windows, keto, demonizing food groups, etc. are only tools to aid in controlling appetite. Creating calorie deficits is what gets the weight off and keeps it off. Insulin will never ever supersede calorie intake. Once you accept this, it'll make this journey much more pleasant. All of these rules frustrate the old me, as I know that there is a better way! Ultimately, statistically, weight loss in the long term is uncharted territory, so we need to carve out our own path and quit listening to the latest diet guru, no matter how many followers they may have.
Almost every day I wake up with renewed determination. And every day I wake up with thankfulness for this lifestyle. I'm a better shoulder to cry on, for sure, than a diet coach. I know how hard this journey is. In my mind, I'm still a 600 lb woman in the making. One day at a time, one DD at a time. 👍
I'm nearing my 5th year in maintenance (March 21, 2019), which has been my ultimate goal. Statistically, those who maintain for 5 years will keep their lost weight off. Ya know, I believe I'm going to make it. God has been soooo good to me.
