NtvTxn 1,262 Posted March 23, 2011 I reached goal in just under five months. I'm nine months out and about 12 lbs under goal. I struggle to maintain....I need 1200 calories per day to keep from losing more. It feels as though I graze off and on all day, but that is what it takes. I can only eat a half a cup of food at meals, depending on what it is, slightly more, but barely. I spoke to my dietitian two weeks ago just to "check up" and told her that I'm finally wrapping my mind around being thin and trying to do what they initially said at the seminar, 'this is a way of life, not a diet'. The ONLY THING off limits is carbonated drinks. She and the doctor still stand by that. Of course I worry, like most of us, about my new tummy stretching. She said, stay away from soft drinks and don't continually overeat, and I do neither, and I have nothing to worry about. I know there are differing opinions, but it's not a big deal to me, as far as a coke.....and I paid way to much. I'd rather err on the side of caution. It sounds like a slippery slop to me!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites