How do you stop losing weight with your sleeve?

[Shanny 70]

I've lost 24 pounds in 19 days. That's great! I'm excited about it. The only thing is I'm worried it's coming off too fast. I know 1/2 of it is because my stomach still is healing and I don't eat much, don't want to eat much, and can't eat a lot of things. My friend asked me how do I stop after I reach my goal weight. I really don't know.

If I continue to eat right and exercise, won't it make me keep losing weight? I want to be about 135-140, which is still bigger than a 5'1" is supposed to be. But, I don't have the bone structure to be that small. I want some meat on my bones still. Is there a brake or pause button on this sleeve? I don't see my doctor until next week, and I'll ask him them. In the meantime, I realize that I was excited about losing weight that I never before questioned how do you stop?

[avilda 2]

It is a matter of BMR... Basal Metabolic Rate

At 180 pounds, 47 years old, female I need about 1500 calories a day to maintain my current weight while being totally sedentary. If I am moderately active I need about 2200 calories to maintain my weight.

At 130 pounds, I need 1290 calories sedentary, and 1900 if moderately active.

SOOOO... Your body will need fewer calories when you reach goal so you just need to make sure you get in about the right amount so you are not at a calorie deficit when figuring your activity calorie need and your intake calorie need.

I recommend taking a look at this page to figure out your BMR

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

Good luck!

[Shanny 70]

Thanks!