Hello! I am having so many crazy days lately, exams are upon me and i am supposed to start my new job in a few weeks. highest 294/prewls 272/ current 240/ goal 130/ dream goal 115 Total loss so far: 30 pounds and haven't measured at all. Clothes: I am still wearing the same clothes just belting them and pinning them for now. Struggles last week: I don't take my medicine or vitamins, don't drink enough water and I didn't get in even close to enough protein -- don't even start on my exersize. Triumphs: Managed to clean/organize three rooms of my house and mow the foot long grass in the front and back yard. Goal for this week: Light a fire under my @$%! I so need to stay in touch with this board. i need to compare myself against my own peers. I am so upset over not loosing any weight for a while that I lost track of so much. I have two more final exams next week and then I have to get back on board. madison

Different things I eat, and like: triscuit crackers South Beach protein bars (19 g of protein) New whey protein shots (42 g of protein in 3 oz.) various soups String cheese (colby jack and peper jack varieties) Sliced deli meat (especially low fat turkey breast) Home-made salsa with corn chips I have been recently using fitday.com free calorie calculator and activity calculator to track what I'm eating, and make sure I get in all of my vitamins, protein, and water. I had my surgery 3-13, and over the last week or so I've ramped up my exercise and started weight lifting again. I think you're probably doing great, but not giving yourself enough credit. My wife, Jodell has that problem (3-27 surgery and 45 lbs lost). ---Dave 337/260/205

Had surgery Mar. 8th and now have lost 42lbs. So now weigh 197!! I'm a slow loser, but hey, I'm still losing. I love clothes and have had some put away that used to fit, than became too snug. Well have been shopping in my closets and now some are too big!! I had a pair of capri pants on that zip and button ( no elastic), and while doing yard work, they fell down!!. So glad I wasn't out in public. So quess it's time to go thru all clothes, have garage sale and make money to buy new. How fun that will be!! I'm so glad I had this surgery and brought my life back. Take care, Kathy

I eat almost only protein. I avoid eating bread and potatoes, no more fried foods, no more beef (yet, can't tolerate)... If your protein is not enough, or your water is not enough, your weight loss will SLOW DOWN dramatically. So lots of water, lots of protein, and lots of exercise are the key ingredients.

I eat just about anything. Usually, breakfast is 4 oz low fat cottage cheese with a slice or two of no sugar added peaches. Lunch, 3 ounces canned chicken with celery and low fat mayo. Maybe a couple raw veggies. Snack, protien shake Dinner, some kind of meat, chicken, turkey, pork, beef, seafood and a veggie. Sometimes a couple spoons of potatoes, or brown rice. I have only lost 38, so you have me beat. But, I have not gotten sick or anything stuck. So, I will take a slower loss for not being sick. Continued success, Wanda