Yo Yo Maintenance

I have gradually managed to get my weight down from 80.5 kgs to 79 kgs - to some relief I will admit. It seems that the only way I can manage periods of overeating is to ensure these 'mishaps' are followed by periods of corrective under-eating. A yo yo diet of sorts- but on a much smaller, less extreme scale.

I'm okay with the ups and downs, it gives me flexibility to be able to go out and enjoy foods that are calorie rich or larger portions and then providing I can get back on track, I can closely manage my weight back down to the range I'm comfortable with.

It would be ideal to have a nutritionally balanced diet every day and just resist all temptations, but I have found it extremely difficult - especially being the holiday season.  It is not realistic for me and chances are I would only give in and end up disappointed with myself.

I like having guilt free eating experiences, but it means being honest with myself and weighing myself every day, even if I know I'm not going to like the result. I have to take ownership for the decision to indulge and then take action.

My action plan includes smoothies for breakfast, light meals and cutting snacks.  It's a simple strategy, but, consistently applied it works for me and it is reassuring that I can use this method to maintain my weight.

For the first time the other day, I had a comment on my weight loss, not just congratulating me on my initial weight loss - but on maintaining my weight. It made me realise that, although the past few months have been at times a struggle to find the balance, I am succeeding in maintaining my weight.