Calories per meal in maintenance? Carbs?

[LumpySpacePrincess 594]

Hi, all!

I'm wondering how many calories per meal (approximate) would be appropriate for maintenance? During the weight loss phase I wouldn't go over 150 calories per meal, and now that I'm trying to maintain I'm averaging about 300. Does that seem high? I eat 2-3 meals per day and 2 Snacks with Snacks staying under 150 calories each.

I'm also curious how many g of carbs everyone eats and can still maintain their weight. I was averaging about 40-50 during weight loss but I'm thinking about allowing up to 75 total per day. Keep in mind, I don't do any formal exercise, and being a graduate student I'm either hiking to class or on my butt reading/writing with not a lot of time for much else.

Thanks!!

[Healthy_life2 8,327]

@@LumpySpacePrincess

Congrats on doing so well. I would consult you're dietician or surgeon's office. My instructions for maintenance has been based on my fitness level. I think all of us will end up on different plans to maintain what we have worked so hard for. Out of curiosity I am interested to see what others are instructed to do in maintenance phase.

[NMJG 1,266]

I don't count calories, only carbs. I keep under 60 carbs per day and no more than 20 per meal. I eat high fat, so my calories are probably high.