Reged: 06/01/04
Posts: 7013
Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!)
Well, I'm kind of counting calories. *Kind of*. I just lost 30-something pounds due to being so sick. At about 123, I'm finally NOT overweight for my height, and I'm thrilled... but kind of afraid that once I start eating "real meals" again, I'm going to gain all the weight back like I have in the past. I don't mind gaining a little, but I'd like to not pass 130 if I can help it. (I'm 5'2", btw.)
Most dietary guidelines for moderately-active women suggest 1200-1500 calories a day, I know that for sure... but I can never remember if that's a "maintenance" level or a weight-loss level. A tally of 750 so far doesn't sound unreasonable, depending on what you have for dinner, and how much fruit you're eating.
I have to eat with common sense, too, and not cravings... like I've told friends in the past, if I only ate when I was hungry, I'd never eat.
Anyway, I know this was less than helpful... I'm sure someone else will chime in with better advice!