Morning all, it's that time again... are we getting all our protein and water? What about vitamins? Breakfast - Carb Master Yogurt = 12g Snack - 1/2 c trail mix = 12g Lunch - ground turkey w/shredded cheese in 1/2 pita = 20g Snack - Pria nutrition bar = 11g Dinner - Not sure yet, I have a date and don't know if we're eating in or out I probably won't get any exercise in today except running back and forth in the office. Hope everyone has a good day. Toni

Julie: Way to go. I think you look great! What a difference and I love the shorter hair too. It's you and you alone. Keep doing the right things and you'll find where your body needs to be. Dave

I'm feeling so healthy...can't believe it's been a year already! I've lost 108 pounds so far...started at 278 and am now 170. I'm 5'2" tall and I'm working towards my goal weight of 130, 150 is my surgeons goal. So I'm getting there...slowly but surely. I'm encouraged, thankful, healthy and feeling so much better. Yet there are times I feel like a failure, because I haven't reach my personal goal yet. Am I being selfish, unrealistic, or vain? I sure could use some advice and encouragement here. Thanks for all your support throughout this life changing year! Julie

Morning all - today is my one year anniversary and I weighed in at 153.6 lbs. Exactly one year ago I was at 252 lbs, and three months prior to that at my consult, I was at 267 lbs (which I count as my starting weight) for a total loss of 113.4 lbs to date. Seeing it in writing is kind of awesome to me. So, here's my plan for today: Breakfast - turkey w/cream cheese roll-ups = 13g protein Snack - 1/2 cup trail mix = 12g protein Lunch - ground turkey w/shredded cheese in 1/2 pita = 20g (approx.) Snack - Pria complete nutrition bar = 11g Dinner - Probably a protein smoothie = 30g I have a dance aerobics class at the gym tonight so I'll have one hour of cardio for today. I really need to start incorporating some strength training, but I'm still intimidated by the machines and the big burley guys that hang around them. Thank you to everyone here for your support and encouragement through this first year, it's been a big part of my success.

Hey toni! I've had a pretty good day so far. I've eaten so far B - 2 oz beef jerky and 1 string cheese L- 4 oz tuna, 1 oz colby cheese and 1 pickle spear Before the day is out I plan on eating S - 1 oz jerky and 1 string cheese D - 4 oz tuna, 1 oz colby cheese and 1 pickle spear (ok I am pretty boring) *laughs* Exercise wise I've alread walked the stairs for 10 minutes, a total of 20 flights of stairs up and down, done 32 push ups (4 reps of 8), 25 sit ups, and 30 calf risers. I also walked at lunch for 30 minutes at around 3.5 miles an hour. Faith L Lap RNY 350/195/175