How do I stop losing weight?

[sheri.ann]

I did my first round of Whole30 in April. My goal was to feel better physically but I would be lying if I didn't admit I wanted to shed a few extra pounds/inches I had gained over the long sub-zero (I live in MN) winter. I was pleased to do just that; I not only felt great but ended up four pounds lighter. Shortly after finishing we headed out east for ten days. While I did indulge in a few things, the fact that my stomach issues were gone were enough to make me want to not go crazy. 

 

I am not a food lover. I know that there are people who live to eat but I am definitely an eat to live person. Having four kiddos in five years kept me very busy. I do not naturally wake up hungry and have a hard time eating if I am not so. When the kids were younger by the time I was hungry we were already into the thick of our days (homeschooling) so I would just ignore that hunger. It was not unusual for me to eat just one meal a day. I have always known that for me losing weight = eating.

 

I have not only loved the fact that I have so much more energy and feel great, but the meal template has been a wonderful tool. I decided to keep on the Whole30 track and started another two weeks ago. I have, however, lost additional weight and am now at my lowest in many years. My question is, how much is too much? I know getting back to weight training will help, but we are in the middle of a state-to-state move so I cannot commit to a program until we get settled mid to end July. I have been very diligent about eating three meals a day, there have been a few meals skipped but not many. I am now down to 135 pounds on my 5'7" frame. Will my body naturally adjust to this new way of eating and eventually I will even out? Should I add something to my diet? I know for sure I am allergic to dairy so adding that is not an option. I am nearly 50, if that makes a difference.

[snowflower]

Are you eating starchy veggies every day?

 

Are you eating fruit?

 

I'd say continue to follow the template, but be more generous with your fats and your starchy veggies.  And enjoy a piece of fruit after meals.

[ShannonM816]

I have no personal experience with this problem, but I remembered reading this article on Keeping Weigh On During The Whole30 that might be helpful for you.

[sheri.ann]

Thanks for the input, ladies. I am eating fruit but not starchy veggies every day, will work on that. Also, the article linked was very informative, thanks Shannon.

[AllyB]

I lost a good bit of weight during my whole30 and ended up 5'5" 112 pounds.  I debated whether I was too skinny as some people claimed.  But then I realized that I felt great and I had enough energy to work full time, take care of a farm, go to 3 pilates classes a week and be a mom and wife.  I figured a 'too skinny' person wouldn't have the energy to do that.  So as long as I feel good and have the energy to tackle my daily activities, I'm not going to worry about my weight.