[srmb60]

In 1977 I stated on my passport that I weighed 118 lbs knowing full well that I was more like 125 .... The story of my life.

[latex]

How did you manage to lose the weight then - did you go to a class light weight watchers or do you count calories? I did calorie counting years ago and it was quite good - have lost 2 stone probably over the past couple of years but have remained static for a while - need a push to get it going again. Wish I liked exercise - only thing I like is dancing.

[srmb60]

Yup, calorie counting and moving more. I was soooo sedentary!

[latex]

how many calories do you allow yourself a day? Think when I counted it was 1200 a day which isn't that much really.

Do you find it easier to be good in the day or at nite time.

I think you would probably have a much better range of low-cal goods than we do. Where my sister lives in Florida her local store stocks most things in a low calorie alternative.

[srmb60]

I did some checking at fitday so I could give you accurate numbers instead of 'what I think I'm doing'
Over the last month ... I'm averaging 1500 cals per day and I've lost 1.8 lbs.
About the only low cal things I eat are diet coke and fat free italian dressing. Other than those, I try to eat real food. Chicken, fish, vegetables and fruit.
Day time is much easier. I'm not sure I'll ever conquer the night time snacking thing.