Carolyn, 1600 calories isnt horrible but 900 calories is. Knowing what you need to do and doing it are often two different things, I know all to well. You've lost 6 lbs and that's great - you want to make sure now that you do not jeopardize that by consistently eating below your basal metabolic rate. Eating too little will still result in some weight loss, but it will not be fat for the most part. Your body will start canabalizing its lean muscle which will in turn lower your metabolism making further losses more and more difficult.

Go out and get that olive oil and stock up on real mayo and butter. If there is a deli counter in your grocery store pick up some chicken wings - they are wonderful for snacks and are a good source of protein and fat.

Nat