So, the first 3 weeks of maintenance seem to have gone rather well.
The only problem is, I haven't made the shift yet. Not really, anyways.
I have continued to follow my lower calorie bracket for the duration of my current workout program, but I haven't been as strict on myself. So, loosely following that 80/20 lifestyle. [Note: I have not stopped having my cheat day - though I have made attempts at reducing how much I indulge in on such days.]
Spring break (10-18 March) was the worst bit - with everyone (husband is a teacher) home, Pi Day 🥧😛, friends in town, my son's birthday, and St. Paddy's Day festivities - it was difficult to remain on plan. As in, I allowed it to be so.
Over the next week I stuck to my plan, for the most part. I don't recall any major slip-ups. And this past week has been pretty okay. I went out for lunch with my mother and sister on Monday, where I had a burger wrapped in lettuce - so I could have a few french fries. Wednesday, I went out again with my mom and had a cobb salad, which contained too much protein (if that is even a thing, haha), and too much "healthy fat" (you choose between bleu cheese and avocado!) and even though I ordered it on the side, I probably used too much dressing. Add in one Palmer's chocolate after stuffing eggs for my kids' school egg hunts, and you have my week.
I am starting P90X3 - an intense resistance/lifting workout - next week (8 April). I will be upping my calories as necessary for maintenance/muscle building. I do not know when I shall weigh-in again - still haven't decided if I am doing it monthly or bi-monthly.
Lastly, attatched is a picture I took for #flexfriday yesterday. I have been kinda marveling at it for the last 24 hours. I cannot believe it is me.
