From NICK Z, Age 14 - 03/24/03 - IP#: 152.163.188.xxx  Click here to reply  
i am 3 pounds away from my goal and i won't to maintain my weight after the 3 pounds so how many calories do i need to maintain my weight.PLEASE ANSWER
Reply from Liz, Age 18 - 03/25/03  - IP#: 144.136.144.xxx
Probably abotu 1800 - 2000 depends on how much exercise you do. I think you should eat 500 more than you are now and then build it up each week and check your weight. If you gain some, then you know your maintenance calories is less than what youve been having etc.