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Maintenance Month 024

Goal weight 120 lbs, maintenance range 118 - 122 lbs, method 19/5 every day.

Entry weight 127 lbs, exit weight 126 lbs, average 126.5 lbs

Lowest 124 lbs (2 days), highest 128 lbs (4 days)

Thanks to those of you who sent good wishes for my recovery from the horrible cold. It is the first cold/chest infection that I have had since starting 5:2 in January 2013 and it has wiped me out, hence not being around the forum much recently.
I was on HRT, @carorees, for well over fifteen years, following a hysterectomy. I did have a short break of about three weeks during that time, but the hot flushes etc were a nightmare and I was back on it in a flash! I don't appear to have suffered any ill-effects from my extended exposure to it and I would say, 'Go for it!'. I can't remember if I put on weight when I first went onto it but, if it improves your sleep, then just watch your food intake and all will be well - weight gain is not inevitable!
I am one of those fortunate people for whom good sleep is taken for granted but I have friends who are poor sleepers and they tell me that it is is very, very difficult to live with. I hope that the HRT gives you some relief, so good on you for trying something to help yourself.
I can't see a 'Maintaining in July' thread but at my weigh in this morning, I was spot on my 147 pound target, so a good start to the month! Good luck to you all and continued success!