Since it is so hard to actually eat the extra meals try getting more calories in the meals you do eat. Do you dump? If not make choices that are not sugar free or low fat to up the calorie count. I've noticed when I eat more than about 30 grams of carbs a day I am hungrier and can actually eat more at each sitting. So maybe adding carbs would help you. Maybe a drink that older adults use to maintain their weight and nutrition might help. Like ensure or boost or something like that.I'm not sure how they taste. Mix your protein shake in ice cream for your evening snack. I hope you are able to find something that works for you and hope your able to be happy and healthy. Good Luck and keep us posted. Janice 258/163/160 goal

Dana you look beautiful!!!! I dont think you look older at all. You look so much younger now *love your glasses too*. I think we all see our own *imperfections* a lot more than others do. What stands out in our mirrors at home isnt even noticible to others(and in fact might not even be there at all!) You are doing so fantastic and you look incredible! Keep it up! 6 more pounds till your at goal! ((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))) Krystle 262/137

hi cassandra: i understand the anxiety. i was stuck for the longest time so i stopped weighing myself and re-evaluated the things i was doing. went back to the basic rules and WHAT DO YOU KNOW - THE SCALE MOVED. i try my level best to stick to protein first and usually only. generally i will get it through food but also usually have at least a protein shake or a meal replacement bar once a day (i think of it as my protein insurance). if i have something for breakfast besides the protein shake it is a bowl of instant oatmeal with nuts added to it. when i have lunch i tend to do 2-3 oz of meat and 2-3 oz of cheese. if i'm still hungry (usually am not) i will have whole grain crackers or nuts. for supper i generally have the meat part of whatever the family is having. 3 oz of chicken or beef or ham or hamburger plus a spoonful of veggies. my fluid intake has continued to be 5 or 6 20 oz bottles of water daily. the part i'm still having to work on is the exercise. i'm still having issues with my right leg. when i walk or bike my ankles puffs up like a blowfish. so i try to do upper body stuff and walk extra as much as i can. it's not enough, but i know i'm trying. cassandra - sounds like you're doing very well. aren't you averaging 10 pounds per month. that's darn near perfect, recommendation wise. but if you really feel it's not good enough, check out what you're actually doing. journal it for a couple days. you'll be able to tell right away. good luck. hang in there hugs dorthe

Gosh Dana I almost didn't recognize you. Great job!

Thanks Lisa, you are almost to Onderland, keep up the wonderful progress you are doing. I'll be waiting for that special post to Onderland. Hugs, Dana