Hi Dana, I get about 50 to 60 grams of protein, and the carbs are about 40 to 50 so that is a little high, and as far as calories about 700 to 750. I got on the scale this morning and it is up another pound. this is what I ate yesterday. 16oz protein 4 crackers with peanut butter 2 string cheese 1/2 cup of beef and brocoli 1/4 cup carrots and sm tortilla with ground beef and beans and cheese. I also got 60oz of water and 1 16oz minute made light guava mango. so I guess I need to stop the carbs. I have had the scale move up when I have alot of sugar but that also caused me to be very sick. Thanks so much for helping. faith 389/253/???

My surgeons goal for me is 182 which is too high, being that I'm 5'1" - I used to weigh about 125lbs but I'll be happy with around 140. ~~Melissa~~ 297/195/140

hi faith: sounds like you're doing what you need to do so maybe you've just slowed down on your weight loss. i know i needed to step back from the scale cause i was letting it bother me way too much. i've been losing, albeit slowly, but when i was weighing myself daily i would see it go up and down repeatedly, and it was not pleasant to watch. i can relate to the back pain, too. you've lost so much weight that your body is seeking it's new center of gravity - if that makes sense. my sister's a nurse and that's how she explained it to me. and since then, i noticed many different little things. for instance, i was used to walking bent over slightly, to accomodate the extra weight, i guess. so i'm consciously trying to straighten up now - it matters for your back. i also noticed that as i straighten up, my body brings my hips forward, so now when i walk i try to remember to walk with my body lined up (head over shoulders over hips...) i think it's starting to make a difference, too. as i move with my hips more forward, i'm using the upper thigh muscles more, so they ache alot, but at least i understand why, now. i haven't used them in awhile. sorry this is so long, faith. guess i'm kinda wordy, but i hope it helps. take it easy, and lose the scale not your hope. hugs dorthe

Hi all, First of all I have been tracking my food on Fit-day. It was a very good suggestion. I tried to up my intake. Well I have gained 1lb I upped my water intake also. I have added a protein shake and the scale is going up. Help i have been having a back problem the past 4 days I went to the doc. They said that it was due to many years of being overweight. Well I said why is it bothering me now I have lost 137lbs. He said it finaly cought up with me. We will never know. it is better now and I went for a short walk at break time with a co-worker. I also am on the top floor of the office so I use the stairs not the elevator. It is not helping so any body know what the next step should be. Help Please. not sure what to do. 389/252/??? faith

(((Cassandra))), Ok throw the scale away, and please don't compare yourself, we are all different. You can do this girlfriend, stay positive and use your tool. As for eating, a typical day for me is as follows: B - 1/2 protein bar, or 1/2 c. l/f cottage cheese, or 1 egg and 1 piece of bacon L - 2-3 oz meat (chicken, beef, shrimp) 1 oz vegetables 1/2 apple or 1/2 pear or 5-6 grapes D - 2-3 oz. meat 1-2 oz vegetables S - Protein Drink Do you monitor your protein, carbs, calories, etc? I bet that is where you need to start if you aren't doing it. Fitday.com is free and a great program to use. I do my best to eat at least 60 grams of protein a day, keep carbs below 30 (preferrably 20), and calories are around 700 a day. As for exercise, I've slacked off , not good but I'm going back to Curves today, heck I'm paying for it, I need to use it. Any exercise you get helps ~~ park further and walk, take the stairs instead of elevator, just get moving. I suggest you change your daily routine, how much water you drink, change your meals and walk at least 30-45 minutes a day. Your body is getting use to the same routine, so jumpstart it. You can do this, don't give up, persistance and patients wins the race . Hugs, Dana