Once you get to maintenance it is all about what works for you. I think that is what makes it very difficult. No one can really tell you exactly how to maintain. It is all trial and error. So for me the 1200 calories were too low and they actually moved me up to 1400. Still sounds low but there are things we eat and drink that have calories that are not counted. (Ketchup, mustard, egg whites, I can't believe it's not butter spray) You will eat a few things that are not on the menu. I was told to keep things off menu to a max of 200 calories and definetly don't do it everyday. This will keep you in a range that you should be able to maintain your weight.
I really liked the MRC hot chocolate and I have it every morning as a snack. Low in calories extra protein and it keeps me full till lunch time. I don't have to use them at all I just like them.
You can eat 3 meals and 2 snacks or 3meals and 1 snack or whatever combination keeps you from getting too hungry. Most days i choose to eat 3 meals, 1mrc hot choc between breakfast and lunch, then a fruit between lunch and dinner(saved from lunch).
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