Maintenance....variability & mysterious

At this point, 1100 calories seems to be maintenance, with 1-2 lb up or down, seemingly depending upon how much liquid I get in. Doing well with chewable vitamins and biotin, and I can see tiny hairs growing back in the patches that are so very thin.

I've set protein at 110 grams, fats at 34 grams, and balance in healthy carbs.

The variability and mystery comes in because I cannot eat a "normal" small plate with 3 items like people do. I have to finish all of one thing, and then wait about 15 minutes and do the healthy carb. Otherwise, my touchy stomach rebels.

This seems to mean I eat often throughout the day. My doctor said its fine with him, but wouldn't it be convenient to eat 3 meals and a snack? But just can't do it.

Any thoughts on how to juggle this? Gratefully I am retired, so I really can eat whenever. And if we are traveling or visiting the kids, I take my protein shakes and Triple Zero Yogurt to fill in the blanks without making a big deal of my diet.

Thanks!

I keep my carbs low and add fats to get in the additional calories. If you have to wait 15 minutes to eat more you're essentially circumventing the system (and your restriction) in order to take in more calories. I would add in those calories are distinct protein/fat snacks separate from your meals or add something high fat to your meals (butter, mayo, heavy whipping cream, etc) that will add in the calories to maintain without adding bulk.