They happen... I feel like I've been stuck at 275 for a month now.  I started at 296 on January 7th.  Today is only February 28.  I have lost 21 pounds in two months.  That is a success... but it isn't success enough for me.  I am working out 2-3 times a week at a minimum, eating no more that 1500 calories a day.  I'm suppose to be eating less from what I read on the boards.  My doctor never really said a hardcore calorie limit- the nurse discussed the range in class, and it wasn't 600-800 calories.  It was 3 meals a day, protein first, veggies second, and as few carbs as possible.  I'm doing that.  It's not moving.  

So, I am trying to be patient.  My best friend and I are going to start working out together.  She is tiny and in much worse shape than me.  There are unhealthy skinny people in this world, Jayne isn't--- okay, she is out of shape.  Blaine, her hubby said, "Jayne got winded walking up the stairs at Cabela's."  She doesn't deny it.  I will run circles around her.  I've been working out for 5 years now.  

Nick tells me the stall is from age.  I told him I feel like it shouldn't be... but 30 is where the body starts to slow down.  Still, I feel like I should be able to beat those odds.  I've done Jillian Michaels 30 day shred two days in a row now.  It kicks my ass.  I hope though, by the end of the year, I can do all three workouts without getting out of breath.  That's my goal.  I guess I better start hanging with Jillian and making it happen. 

 My doctor told me no more protein shakes.  He said they have too many carbs.  And he also told me no drinking 2-3 hours after the meal now!  WTH! He's changing it up on me.  I don't know what to believe anymore.  I'm guessing the rules change so quickly when you've just had the surgery. 30 minutes before and after seemed to be the rules for once I'm at my goal weight?!  He said I can drink up until the meal, and then I can't drink for 2-3 hours after because I'm getting hungry too soon after the meal.

Color me confused.  Has anyone figured out the magic formula?  What kinds of things were you eating for meals one month out? two months? three months?  He told me absolutely no carbs if at all possible.  And no more liquid meals, and try not to use protein bars.

I can't seem to shake this cold.  It started last week on Thursday, but it didn't get nasty until Saturday night.  Now I'm all congested... it didn't stop me from working out tonight.  I spend 20 minutes each doing pilates, boxing, strength training and stretching and 45 minutes of walking.  If that doesn't kickstart the weight loss, then I don't know what will.  I also upped my water intake today to 120 ounces.  I finally started keeping track of my food on Sparkpeople again as well.  It's so much more accurate than my glittery purple journal.  Paper and pen doesn't calculate the calories as accurately.  Hopefully, I can keep it going while I'm out of town this week in Austin.  I'm leaving Wednesday morning and coming back on Sunday.  I have to pick up my container of Muscle Milk Light in Cake Batter flavor for the trip.  I'm going to do protein shakes 2-3 times a day to save on eating out.  I know the boys will cook for me and wait on my hand and foot as usual.