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Were you aware?

2000 calories is the appropriate limit for an average to short woman, around 30, not pregnant, and with limited activity day-to-day. It was determined to be 2000 primarily because the FDA was pressured by their research base, men and women that GROSSLY underestimated how many calories they consumed. You should look up calculators (try at least two to three, they're all close) to determine how much you should consume to maintain your weight, build mass, or lose weight.

BONUS: the calories you consume may not be fully processed. If you were to eat something with 100 calories, you may only get 90. Why? Tons of factors, from different parts of your personal digestive track (people with, say, IBS or Crohn's don't digest properly) to your stress level. More stress = poorer digestion, but also increased fat storage.
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SW-User
i do know all of this, and i tend to eat about 1,800 cals a day, very seldom less, and every now and then more, usually do to increased activity. i don't have a scale, but every time i get weighed at the docs (4 times a year), it's the same, or within 2 lb.s either way.
pattycakechamp · 26-30, F
@SW-User Your inner workings are as big of a factor as anything, and those can't be measured. Eat healthy, don't over-indulge too much, and you'll be fit for life.
SW-User
@pattycakechamp i'm the queen of eating healthy, except for the occasional doughnut, or two, or three, lol anyway, i have to eat healthy. i have a delicate digestion; can't tolerate high fat or high sugar foods very well.
pattycakechamp · 26-30, F
@SW-User A little treat now and then is fine. The real kicker is when you have too many little treats, or eat foods with "hidden sugar".
SW-User
@pattycakechamp true. i tend to eat three small meals, and one snack a day. usually meet my 3 to 5 veggies and fruits goal, and consume lots of fiber and plenty of water.

it's nice to meet someone as interested in nutrition and digestion as i am. :)
@SW-User The fact that you have stable weight is a great testament to your regimen. Thanks for sharing your way of doing it!