How much??

Okay, how much protein should we be intaking a day? How many calories? and... how many carb's?? I have reached a pleateu and need to snap out of it. I haven't been to the gym in almost 3 months so that definately wasn't helping. I went yesturday felt pretty good afterwards.8-l Was able to maintain same weights but was only able to do 3 miles on the bike instead of my 8 I had worked up to. I will get there again. Thanks!! Delainya 321/175/150

I use a calorie/exercise journal from CalorieKing.com. It is a great tool. I track everything I eat on there and my exercise too. I keep my net calories under 1200 a day. I was told no more than 30 grams of fat and get at least 50 grams of protien a day. I usually go over my fat but my calories and protien are usually good. I have noticed drinking all of my water helps too. Another trick I like is popping a piece of gum into my mouth immedietly after I feel the least bit full. This keeps me from picking at my left over food. I have hit a plateau too but I am only 2 lbs away from my goal and I am not going to sweat that. I like to feel like I am not done yet so I will keep trying. I dont want to lose this drive to eat healthy and exercise. Good luck. Hang in there. Kate 256/132

My doctor only has me counting protein so 75 to 125 grams a day for me. I'm only to eat carbs if I really have room and make them an extra not a primary item if I eat them. Keep going with the exercise. You will get back on track. I think our bodies too go thru periods of rest with weight loss so that isn't unusual. But we need to maintain our exercise and eating right even during those times. Many people use fitday.com to track food intake and the nutritional breakdown. Mary 305/181/125????

I dont count how many callories i eat. I try to eat more protine things and try to get in at least 100 grams a day. I do walk alot and have a ellipical machine at home but I have noticed when I eat more protine it breaks my platues. good luck to ya Paula 331/178/

HI, IN 11 MONTHS I HAVE LOST 183 LBS. 352 LBS TO 169LBS. YOU WANT PROTEIN??? TUNA ,TUNA, AND MORE TUNA.. ANY WAY YOU FIX IT IS FINE. AND CHEESE. AMERICAN, PROVOLONE, MONTERY JACK. DON'T CONCERN YOURSELF WITH "HOW MANY GRAMS" EAT PROTEIN ALL THE TIME. IF YOU CAN. GO WITH HOW YOU FEEL. THAT IS THE BEST THING TO DO. EVERY ONE IS DIFFERENT.AND YOU HAVE TO DRINK 60 TO 80 OZ A DAY OF WATER . EVERY DAY!!!!!!!!!! DO THAT, AND YOU WILL DROP LIKE A ROCK. ALSO, INDULDGE IN A SMALL PIECE OF CHOCOLATE ABOUT 1 HOUR AFTER YOU EAT. IT HELPS GET THE PROTEIN IN YOR SYSTEM FASTER. I EAT CHOCOLATE EVERY DAY!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD LUCK. JIM AUGELLO