I realized recently that I will NEVER be able to just Eat...unchecked. I see myself slipping back into old habits and we all know that wrong choices, grazing etc will lead to wait gain. I'm not afraid....or at least not living in fear of weight gain because I plan to continue my exercise routine, and making healthy choices. Going to continue weighing myself at least weekly...so if any weight starts attaching itself to me, I can kick myself in the butt and take it back off again. I know I have entered into a life long commitment, to take care of myself. I havent for one moment kidded myself into believing that the RNY was my miracle cure and after the weight came off I could do whatever I wanted because I would never be fat again. I am a recovering food addict....so just like a recovering alcoholic who can't have even one drink.....or an ex smoker who can't have even one smoke....I have to be vigilant and take care of myself. We are all worth it!!!! Congrats to everyone on the weight loss over the last year!! Becky

I agree with Cleo and thats about what I am taking in...between 1000- 1400 calories a day. Although I think I may need more with my excersise routine. My weight loss has slowed down almost to a stand still and I still want to loose anohter 15 - 20 lbs. I workout in one way or another EVERYday. depennding on the day sometimes its a lot, sometimes less but a min of 30 mins a day. Becky

Hey, Cindy, Depending on what your activity level is, you may want to increase calories. Make sure to get in carbs about 30 minutes before strenuous exercise and protein within 30 minutes after finishing strenuous exercise. Also, keep your protein up if you are still losing weight (or trying to). I'm still doing 90-100 g of protein. The dr said that can drop to about 60 g when I'm done losing. I concentrate on protein (50-60% of intake) and split the rest between fat and carbs, with carbs a bit higher percentage-wise. If I don't exercise, I try to keep calories to 1200/day. With exercise, I up it to about 1400. Although I'm losing VERY slowly, I am still losing. Good luck! Cleo

yeah going to the dentist has been more pleasant lately for me too... novacaine and nitrous never did much for me before (i'd have several shots before and still have sensitivity and now it's like 2 shots and my whole face is numb)... hope all is well!!! wow i've been slacking on obesityhelp.com lately! sorry gals & guys!

CONGRATULATIONS!!.. You girls are so inspirational to me. So many rewards.. Keep up the good work and PLEASE!! lets continue to support each other through the years.. it means so much to me to have you all here. Alice