Barbara--I love you!

Hey, Barbara, You recently posted about protein. I have never gotten the right amount of protein. I had a hard time with meat, and I could not stomach the protein drinks. I was eating less than 900 calories a day, but my weight loss was only 2-3 pounds a week. I started working out 5 times a week--drinking 80-100 ounces of water and still no improvement. I had a rough visit with my surgeon-- he was upset about my non-compliance and low loss. I was so depressed. I read your post and decided to suck it up! I have eaten no less than 100 grams of protein a day. I have been drinking the Pro something drinks for 3 oz with 25 grams of protein. I eat Pure Protein bars or South Beach bars for breakfast. I have been eating 50 grams of protein with shrimp each day, whatever it takes to hit 100. I have not counted calories or carbs. I have lost 11 pounds in 7 days. I was on a plateau, but I know the protein has kicked it up for me. Thank you all for your supportive, informative posts. MARCHERS ARE THE BEST! Phyllis down 82 pounds since the beginning--65 since surgery Size 24/26 down to Size 14/16

Hi Phyllis....I am glad the protein is helping you. I think though you were probably in a stall and it just stalled out! But I do know the protein has to help with lots of things. I tried drinking those 3 oz protein drinks with 25 grams of protein and gagged through the one I tried and haven't tried again!!!!! And it is hard to get so much protein in a day, but it sounds like you are doing it! Keep it up and congrats on such a great loss in 7 days - YOU GO GIRL!!!! Barbara

Phyllis, I'm so glad the scale is moving for you. You just keep doing your best in all of the pieces and parts of this journey and you will have amazing progress! I have complete faith in the process and in you! - Stephanie

You are an awesome cheerleader, Stephanie. I am so glad we had surgery in the same month--you are a great motivator. BTW, you are looking terrific. I like the new "do".