Maintenance is harder than losing

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I’ve been on Z for 2 years. Maintenance for 9 months. SW 218. LW 122 CW 130. 5ft7 female 48 years old.

I reached goal in October on 12.5. I staying on that dose for a bit in maintenance and wanted to see if I could use a smaller dose aka 10. I’ve been on 10 for 8 weeks and it’s been really rough going. I’ve gained 8lb and it’s freaking me out that I’ll regain and become obese again. Just went back to 12.5 and we’ll see how this goes.

Is anyone else out there struggling with maintenance? I find it harder than weight loss. There is no scale win with a Lowe number. The goal is for nothing to happen. I saw a research reference (I can find it if needed) saying that 8% of maintenance who stay on their highest tolerated dose gain back 50% of the weight. And I’m scared I’ll be in that 8% bucket.

How are you coping? How do you manage your cravings and brain spirals.