I just recently got back from a week-long vacation to Las Vegas. I returned to find that I have gained three pounds. I feel devestated with this gain. I must admit that I did eat more carbs and sugar than I should have and did not drink my water like I usually do. (Water at $3.50 a bottle, what an expense!) Does anyone else have any vacation experiences to share and how did you manage the new lifestyle? I have another vacation coming up in two weeks (this time for two weeks!) I don't want to gain again and need some input! Help! Diana

You look amazing! Yes you most definetly have a waist! You are so beautiful! Wish I could melt off 10 pounds in a week But hey, I'm sure not gonna complain about my loss so far. Krystle 23 y/o 5'5 257/181/130

CONGRATULATIONS! Doesn't it feel AmAzInG?!!? We both started about the same! I think I'm a little behind you, though....only -65 lbs. I still can't believe sometimes the sizes I'm able to fit into! I don't grab the smaller sizes because I ACTUALLY think I'd fit them, I just figure, go a size smaller and in two weeks it'll fit. What a surprise when it fits right then and THERE! I think we were wearing the same sizes back then...I was struggling into 18/20 pants (probably WAS A SIZE 22) and 3XL shirts. Today I wear size 14 MISSES (little on the tight side) and MEDIUM to LARGE shirts... YEA US!!! Lap Last 23 years old 5'3" rny 2.16.06 Dr. Nazarian F.A.C.S. 237/172/115....that's what both my sisters weigh anyway!

Mine has been coming out in HUGE handfuls for about a month. I have tried the biotin but it has not helped. I get about 60 grams of protein in everyday, but will try and up it. I feel like I have lost about 1/2 my hair already. I also HAD thick hair, but not any more.. Mary

I checked with my nut. and she sent this e-mail to me... Hair loss is usually due to lack of protein - biotin will not help if you are not getting enough protein. The range is 60 - 80 grams per day. It would not hurt to make sure you are getting closer to 80 grams per day. Protein is made up of amino acids and yes different foods contain different combinations of different amino acids - actually egg whites are the most complete (contain almost all the different amino acids) sources of protein available. The best thing is to keep a variety of different protein sources in your diet. - have you tried unfalvored protein powder that you can add to foods or liquid? Unjury is a good product that a lot of people like - you can order it online at unjury.com. You may be able to get more protein without adding as many calories if you utilize powder rather than using protein bars. Protein bars tend to lead to snacking. Avoid high fat protein options like porkrinds - remember we need to watch all calories not just carbohydrates. keep in touch - the hair loss issue should reslove with additional protien So I guess I see what happens huh? Cory