Question:
HI, I m 5 & half mths out and lost over 130lbs already. Feel on top of this world.

this world. I have reached my target weight in a very short time. I have been working out really hard and eating very careful (mostly high proteins, water, low carb) BUT now the challenge i have is sometimes i feel my body needs more calories but i m scared of gaining my weight back. ALso, I am pure VEGETARIAN so what to eat if sometimes i crave for sugar or snacks during the day. Please let me know. Currently I eat not more than 1000 calories per day and burn around 600-650 everyday in the gym. Therefore i feel i need to eat more. HOw many calories should be remainiing in my system after buring 600-650 everyday in my gym ? Any suggestions on this would be of great help. Thanks alot in advance. GOD BLESS U ALL.    — mrjack (posted on September 17, 2007)

September 17, 2007
Hi Jack. I was a vegetarian for 37 years and am still prdominately one. I make a banna cream pie with milk and sugar free pudding. I slice up bannana's on the bottom of a grahm cracker crust made with splenda and pour the pudding over the top ( make according to the pie directions on the package) Cover with suar free cool whip. You can do it with coconu, chocolate, butterscotch etc. Use soy milk if you are so inclined. I also freeze fruit and eat like a slushy. I think you are only retaing 300 to 400 calories a day. We were told to take no less then 800. Congratulations.
   — bderuiter

September 17, 2007
I do not have the answer to your question, other than using splenda in sugar free desserts. I just wanted to congratulate you on your amazing weight loss. I am having surgery on the 27th and you are such an inspiration to me. Good luck. PS Are you interested in being an angel?
   — jhadden

September 17, 2007
I think you have probably lost too quickly if that is possible. You now must cut back on your exercising and up your calories with carbs. I am not a nutritionist so you should probably consult with the one affiliated with your doctor. You seem to be burning too many calories and your body is still malabsorbing.
   — Sheri A.

September 17, 2007
I don't think you have lost too fast or too much. Everyone's body is different. And the more you have to lose, the quicker it will come off. Also, the more dedicated you are and the more foods you stay away from will help. If I were you I wouldn't go for the sugary snacks--even sugar free sweets make me crave sugar. I would try a high carb option since you are burning so much energy & calories. Carbohydrates are supposed to fuel the body (and especially if you don't eat meat). What about a protein bar or pasta salad or something else high in complex carbohydrates? You do need to add more calories no matter what you do, you are going to damage your body by not getting in enough to sustain yourself. Be careful.
   — GAYLE CARMACK-LYONS