Question for Newbies or those Considering

Feel free to PM any time if you have bike questions! I'm happy to help in any way I can :)

some can maintain on even higher levels - I maintain on about 1500 kcal. It probably depends on a lot of things...but you're right, 600-800 is just during the weight loss mode for most people. I'm actually pretty satisfied at my maintenance level - I rarely feel deprived.

I was so relieved to find this site. I have found people to be incredibly helpful and supportive. I don't post much because I am just beginning the process but I am sure once I start with my appointments I will. I want to to thank those that do because everyday I get more knowledge and a strengthening believe that I too can do this. ?

I think it would be great for everyone to assume best intent. Sometimes you may read the written words differently than what they were intended.

But then there are some people that seem to spark a flame...I ran into that several months ago.

I appreciate honest feedback, even if it is not what the intended person probably wanted to hear - it is in their best interest that someone told them the truth.

I hate the *****. Everyone is a grown up.....just print the words. Sometimes people need to vent and say **** and ** ** before they can feel better

Most of all, I value the input from the people who have been doing this, keeping on keeping on thru the thick and thin. They know what works and what doesn't. That is where I have found the most information- much more than my dr has provided.