Hi -

I love to eat. It's a good thing I ride or I would be outta control. I hold myself to 1400 calories per day average. I have "go wild" days about every 3 weeks. My metabolism is sluggish to say the least. I have to be very careful or the weight and the poor eating habits get away from me. I have a few "rules" to keep me on track. I do not eat between meals 95% of the time no matter how much my body complains. Apples are "free" and I eat at least one a day. If I'm hungry, I find a project to keep myself busy. I was on Depakote for about 2 years to control migraines. The medication put 13 pounds on me and I was gaining faster and faster. I told the doctor I had to stop taking it because I couldn't wear my clothes. The weight has come off and I feel great. I weigh myself every day and adjust my intake according to the number. Hills are so much easier to climb when I'm lean. Hang in there!
Barb