Question:
I think the secret to fast weight loss is the protein.

Is this true? From what I can't figure out if you should eat No carb or lots more protein in addition to a some carb.    — Wendy M. (posted on January 8, 2002)

January 8, 2002
Hi Wendy, I also beleive that protein is the key. I was on a plateau and upped my protein from 50 grams to 80 and have dropped many many inches in the last few weeks. I don't totally eliminate carbs though, I just make sure the ones I do eat aren't empty calories, like junk. I eat chex mix here and there, and have veggies, and sometimes some fruit. I try to balance what I do, just making sure that the protein is first.
   — Carey N.

January 10, 2002
Absolutely!!!! Protein is the way to go. I had open RNY 8-1-01 and have lost 87lbs forever so far. I am on a plateau this month, but have not lost any hair so far. I eat almost exclusively protein, with veggies added twice weekely. I also have a multi-vit daily and excercise daily. I do not count calories nor fat because I eat only 300-600 calories daily per my MD. Protein has saved my life, and will continue to be a big part of my diet for ever. Who can say they are deprived with shrimp and fish??
   — angelwomyn