I veto your replies completely! My guess is that I can lose slowly if I stay around 1300 cals a day. If I go over I probably won't gain unless I am doing it for more than a couple of days, and that has to be if I really add up carbs. Eating L/C I feel better and if I go up in calories I may not lose but I won't gain. For me it's the perfect way to maintain. Losing means exercise, a reasonable amount of carbs, and about 1300 calories. I also have to add the Metamucil or equivilent so I don't bloat up. Thanks so much for your feedback. Oh, I just received an order of bagels and bread which are very low carb and a couple of times a week really hit the spot, that and the Living Fuel which is just full of good stuff.

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