Switching to a maintenance mindset

I think it's time to be a part of this group.  Some recent medical issues have made me and my surgeon decide that slowing weight loss, and moving into a more stable eating plan for life is in order.  I'm ready to learn how to sustain my loss for life and I'm hoping you all are part of that process.  I hope I can also encourage and help you, too.  Looking forward to getting to know you.

(Tricia  43 yrs old. Had surgery 9 months ago today and have lost 116 lbs.  Size 24/26 to size 8.)

welcome to maintenance land Tricia. Its a great place to be. Read over older posts here plus read the daily weigh in.  Maintenance is not that much different from weight loss - just adding a few more calories like Frisco uses regular mayonaise and such.  I had a hard time stopping my weight loss initially and solved that with a blob of peanut butter per night. now its a bad habit.  if you are going to eat more calories , resist the urge to do so with refined carbs or sugar.  try veggies and fruit or cheeses and nuts.  don't forget the fluids.   

post here often.     diane

Thank you, Diane.  I plan to avoid those refined carbs.  Thanks for that encouragement!  I take all of Frisco's posts to heart and know that he (and all vets who maintain their loss) are founts of information that works...and should be heeded.  I appreciate having this group!

Glad to have you here Trinoc!  It's a super friendly place with zero drama.  A small but super tight bunch of us living our lives day to day in maintenance, keeping things real with a daily report. 

Thanks, Linda!  I was hoping to find you here.  Drama free is a WONDERFUL perk!!!!!