Goodbye Low Carb......Hello Low Calorie!!

I've been doing the extremely low (practically NO) carb diet for the past 2 1/2 months.  I've done fairly well on it losing between 25-30 lbs, but I just cant take it any longer.  Im 27 years old 5'6 and weigh about 190.  Im still wanting to lose another 60 pounds and have just started going to the gym 4-5 days per week.  I think Im probably considered an under eater, eating usually 1-2 meals per day and maybe one snack.  Ive never done the low calorie diet before and am confused at what kind of calorie range I should shoot for.  My ten year high school reunion is this year and Im wanting to lose as much as possible before then (in a healthy manner) to get closer to my high school weight.  Any tips, suggestions, or pointers would be GREATLY appreciated!!!  Thank you!!

Welcome!  You'll find lots of friends here and plenty of tips while making this transition. 

Hi Chrissy!

 I am in the exact same boat as you only I don't have as much patience with low carb as you have had!

In 2006, I lost 60lbs on a low calorie diet. However, when January hit, I went nuts and went back to old eating habits and stopped my exercise routine. So, here I am, 40 lbs heavier than I was a year ago. It makes me so angry.

 Anywho, I decided to give low carb another whirl. I've only been doing it two weeks but am already tired of the limited food choices. I'm planning on switching back to low calorie next week...

By the way, I'm 22, will be 23 in a couple of months, 5'5", and currently weigh about 220. I'm hoping to get down to about 150 by then end of this year.

Feel free to email me if you'd like....A buddy is always good in situations like this one!