Maintaining the Six Pack Revolution

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I’m half way through and getting good results so far - but I’m worried about how I’ll maintain the weight loss once it’s over - especially as my wave finishes just before Christmas!

Those who’ve done it before, how did you find it once you’d finished? I notice a few people tend to come back at a later date to do another wave - the coaches say that’s because it obviously works so well but I wonder if it’s because it’s so hard to maintain!

What I like is it just makes you stick to it, I've done keto, low carb etc but with this I have to stick to these set meal and shakes, no messing about, no interpretation needed and it's just been really easy. I did no exercise before!

I've only lost a few pounds though but they keep saying it's not about weight loss!

I like that too @cheeseisthebest but I also like the fact it's a bit like having a personal trainer. I feel really spurred on to get fit more than anything!

Yes I just can’t do without the salt, I’ve been using the tiniest amount… anyone else??

I have managed not to eat the chocolate biscuits, not have any alcohol, but oh I need that bit of salt and a little dash of milk in my tea. Have dropped my tea consumption from about 6+ cups though to 2 a day.

So how are your pics looking? I look exactly the same but I do feel better and am sleeping better. I am trying to look on the bright side but weight loss is what I want. I even got on the scales -do not do that!! And I am 2 and a half pounds heavier than when I started….

I have just compared my picture tonight with my starting photo and I don’t look the same. My face looks slimmer and so does my belly. I was quite surprised and happy about that despite the scale blues this morning.

Hey @Cherryana I'm sure this is why they say not to weigh yourself! I have of course, and I've lost a little, but the shock to me was my photo too - definitely a big difference between starting and almost 3 weeks later. I figure just got to keep going and get to the end. I had almost no muscle when I started this, so if I only lose a a few kg in the end, but am smaller and stronger that is a big win!

Yes I can definitely see a difference in my photos now, my husband has said my face looks a lot slimmer. I have lost some weight, maybe 6lb?

Yup im having milk in my tea and coffee, if I didn't do that I would end up on some mass rebellion and sugar binge! I have one tea a day and one coffee.
We will get some new recipes soon although I've been quite boring and not varied what I'm eating much.

That’s great news. It’s very motivating when you see changes.

I am also having a coffee with milk a day.
I had the gogi berry curry tonight with chicken and not gogi berries and it was excellent.

I lost 4 pounds first week, now think its all gone back on.
Went to a very nice pub today for lunch for a birthday celebration - there was nothing on menu that would even faintly resemble anything in plan so went with the lowest calories option going, dudnt enjoy it and ended up having to ha e a sorbet for afters to get rid if taste so definitely back on it tomorrow as feel bloated and horrible tonight.

Will do photos in morning- bit slack but hoping photos tell a different story.

I'm ill, full of a stinking cold and feeling bit gutted I can't do the exercise!

Saaaaame @cheeseisthebest :-( I feel rubbish. Common cold I think. And just when I was about to do the mega rope challange!

Yep, I've not done that one or the previous challenge, I've not done anything since Friday. Hopefully can get back to it tomorrow.

How is everyone doing? Can't believe I am sticking to it - never been this good before (though did sneak a gin the other night then felt enormously guilty!). Just wished all the hard work was showing. 5 weeks only lost 7pounds - though am hoping I am building muscle and def changed shape. My six pack is more like a six pack of beer belly with really no difference in photos. But keeping going hoping that I wake one morning and it's magically gone!

You have lost 7lbs you are so lucky!! I have been super strict, doing it perfectly and I have lost …drum roll 3/4 of a lb.

I don’t look exactly the same, and I have said before there have been other benefits eg sleep, feeling calmer, lighter periods.

But I can’t believe my body.. It’s a lot of effort…

Ive lost about 8lb but I've completely lost motivation to exercise, really need to get back on it.

I've lost around 6-8 pounds, it fluctuates... but feeling good and looking forward to getting to halfway, think I'll get another burst of motivation when I know the countdown is on. I have strayed maybe 3 or 4 times lately - a small square of chocolate and a glass of prosecco, but never anything more than that. It's out of boredom mostly.

I have been reading as much as I can on what comes next (very hard to find information out there!) and I think we get squeezed a bit in the final month and thats when the weight starts to really drop. (less carbs, none at all on the last 3 days!)

When I imagine my last so-called diet - sheer willpower, white-knuckling, fasting, keto etc etc etc... I have to say this, while it may be slow and steady, has rarely left me wanting. And for me, that's more important!!

Finally, I couldn't run because of knee issues etc before I started this and yesterday I ran 4k. That is such a win for me, as an ex-runner, I can't tell you.

The last 3 days your water intake is restricted and you eat 6 stir fries each day and thr exercise ramps up. My husband did it last year.

Thats great about the running!

Glad it's not only me - was thinking maybe I was the one it doesn't work for!

I find it all very serious - wish the fb group was a little bit more light hearted at times . Definitely no joking allowed! So I don't post anymore as was constantly getting told off!

Am going to keep going though.

Last 3 days seem slightly intense - eeek.

Haha yeh I posted a massive chocolate cake my daughter made and said argh help it's very tempting and I got told off! Only meant to be a bit of fun!

Hang on in there, I am sure you will see a difference at the end - it’s just some people notice a change quicker than others!
The last 3 days - it’s not actually stir fries you have to eat, but it is just lean protein, green veg and healthy fats - nothing else at all. And your water only reduces to 2 litres so it’s not like you’re going to dehydrate. You don’t have to do the last 3 days food plan though - they do make it very clear that it’s just to make you as lean as possible for your photos. There’s no obligation!

@Rocketpants50 it’s a shame your group is a bit humourless - just luck of the draw who you get, I think!

Ah thanks I thought I probably had that wrong, I just remembered my husband making lots of little stir fries with things like tuna steaks.

@cheeseisthebest I think stir fries are probably the most interesting thing you can make with those limited ingredients, to be fair!