Thanks Steph...just so frustrating right now...I just want it gone so badly!

It's really hard, isn't it Shelly?  I am with you.  I am down 59 total and 37 since surgery.  When I think that I only lost 15 my first month and 16 my second (and my 3rd ain't lookin spectacular at this point), I get overwhelmed that it will take forever to reach my goal.

But you know what?  I'm losing significant inches.  Exercise and, hell, moving through life in general is so much easier and more enjoyable.  The scale isn't always going down, but it hasn't gone up, even during my period when it always used to jump 5 pounds or so.

I think we just have to realize that everybody's journey is different and find non-scale victories wherever we can.  I don't have a ticker because I try not to compare myself to others too much and dwell on the pounds.

You're not alone! 

Lara

 im managing anywhere between 700-1000 a day... protein intake is whats most important according to my nutritionist... i keep track of everything on the daily plate.. http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/ it really helps an keeps me more aware of what im eating an lets me know if i need to eat more or less.. for that day..

 

Tastes alot better than it looks! LOL!
The recipe is on my blog........

http://stephanie-myrnyjourney.blogspot.com/2009/04/drunken-m onkey-protein-ice-cream_28.html

Program is designed for 800-900 calories per nut.  I've lost a little less than you have at 12 weeks out with similat starting BMI.  I'm where I'm supposed to be per doc.   

Doc says 1000-1100 calories daily is good in month two.    I still eat little so I shoot for min 800 knowing I can max at 1100 which for me is plenty.