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I began a low cal diet 2 years ago when I topped the scales at 225lbs. I am 5'7'' and female :) .. I was also a size 20. Now, 2 years later, I weigh 110lbs and am a size 0. BIG difference eh? I know my BMI shows me as underweight, but I'm actually quite happy with the way I look. Right now - I'm having a really hard time transitioning from weight loss to maintaining. I can't seem to get enough calories in during the day without the fear of putting back on ALL that weight. I hover around the 1000 calorie mark, but have been known to have some bad days when I eat too late and do not end up getting over 700. I can't exactly eat MORE do to gastroparesis, but I really want to try and eat more calories and enjoy food again, without putting on the pounds. Help!

:welcome First off, great job on the weight loss! You did an incredible job. Do you have to change how you're eating? Do you feel healthy?

[quote:32a085e225="Henrietta"]:welcome First off, great job on the weight loss! You did an incredible job. Do you have to change how you're eating? Do you feel healthy?[/quote:32a085e225] I dont think maintaining my 700 calorie diet is healthy. And it's not. Losing weight this way is not appropriate and is dangerous to your body. Unfortuently, I had no choice.

Hi Cormle85! I don't think people know much about gastroparesis (or weight maintenance for that matter). I think most of us are here just trying to lose weight. But here's my 2 cents worth: If you just add the appropriate amount of calories for your activity level, you'll be fine. You won't gain a bunch overnight (just like I can't lose it overnight!). Here's a sample meal plan of about 1800 calories: [b:0ea5f07579]Breakfast[/b:0ea5f07579] skim milk 1/2 cup cream of wheat 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp orange juice 1/2 cup white toast 1 slice margarine 1 tsp jelly 1 Tbsp [b:0ea5f07579]Morning snack[/b:0ea5f07579] low-fat yogurt 1/2 cup [b:0ea5f07579]Lunch:[/b:0ea5f07579] tuna fish 2 oz low-fat mayonnaise 2 Tbsp white bread 2 slices canned peaches 1/2 cup Gatorade 1/2 cup [b:0ea5f07579]Afternoon snack[/b:0ea5f07579] Sprite 1/2 cup chocolate pudding 1/2 cup [b:0ea5f07579]Dinner[/b:0ea5f07579] baked chicken 2 oz white rice 1/2 cup cooked beets 1/2 cup dinner roll 1 skim milk 1/2 cup margarine 2 tsp [b:0ea5f07579]Evening snack[/b:0ea5f07579] gingerale 1/2 cup ice milk 1/2 cup pretzels 2 If you gain a few pounds, then cut back. Good luck to you! Jen