camarashy--
Initially it took me 6 months to go from 200 to around 165 pounds. I have maintained that weight for almost a year now. Actually I am about 5
pounds heavier now. It was important for me from a mental aspect to maintain that long. It instilled discipline and consistency and allowed me to hone my nutritional foundation. I have learned alot in the last year and a half.
As for how I did it. Its basic stuff really. Im constantly tweaking little things here and there to keep it interesting, but I don't stray to far from whats proven to work. Nothing that hasn't been said on this board time and time again. I eat 6-8 times a day. Eat protein at every meal. Eat the majority of my carbs first thing in the morning and around my workouts. Eat fruit, veggies,
complex carbs (limit the refined flours and sugars). Get ample good fats,etc.,etc, What's important to note is that I do this day in and day out. Thats the difference maker.