How much to goooooooooooooooo????

52 down and about 94 to go Start 281 Today 229 (but hovering back and forth between 229 - 231 the last few days) Goal Weight around 135 (and 20% bodyfat!!) I am 5'4 I've been stuck in a holding pattern the last three weeks! Bleh. =( Increased my calories a little the last couple days but that hasn't changed anything. I'm going to stick with that plan for a couple weeks to see if maybe that does the trick. I'm working out at least 60 minutes a day so I thought maybe I was putting myself in starvation mode but then again it could be that I am building more muscle from lifting. I burn about 500 - 800 calories a workout. Also retaining a bit of water and probably PMSing right now. I set myself the goal of getting in 80 - 100 grams of protein and 1200 - 1400 cal.

Hi there Stayce! Wow you are a work out machine. I wish I had that much motivation. I feel like a success when I get in 3 days a week! Dont forge****er water water element of the equation, but I am sure you are doing that. Congrats on the weightloss and keep it up! You''ll be there before ya know it!! Hugggz~Christy

I can always do better with water!! I'll focus a little more on it this week. Here is the game plan this week: Sample Meal Day -------------------------- I tossed in calories and protein just to make sure I was on target 5am Pre-Workout Meal: 3 string cheeses (150 calories/18g of protein total) 1 achiev one protein coffee latte (120 calories/20 g of protein) sold here: http://store.bariatriceating.com/achievone.html 6AM - Workout 7:30am Post Workout Meal: 1 Fruit (apple or berries) (100 calories) Weekday Morning Treat: When I get to work I have skim milk latte with SF Vanilla Syrup (1/2 cup skim milk = (45 calories, 3 g protein) = about 60 cal with syrup Lunch: Garden Salad (50 calories)with 2 hard boiled eggs ( egg 131 calories, 11 g protein) + 2 laughing cow garilc and herb light cheese (70 calories, 5 g protein) + 1TB olive oil (119 calories) Dinner- 1 cup turkey chilli (beans, chopped turkey meat, spices, tomatoes, onions, topped with a little cheese, etc) (210 calories/18 grams protein for turkey and beans, 1 oz smart balance cheedar cheese = 80 calories/7grams of protein) Snack- Breakstones 2% cottage cheese cup (90 calorie/11 grams protein flavored with a little sf pudding (about 10 cal) 2 SF popsicles (60 calories) Total Calories: About 1250 Total Protein: 93 grams Exercise Plan for This Week --------------------------------- Sunday - 6 AM: 45 min Individual Spin Cycle Session Moderate HR Zone 1 PM: 10 min warmup cardio, 50 min Full body Resistance Monday - 6AM: 60 minutes of any cardio (eliptical, spin cycle, running) Intensity based on how I am feeling/ 15 min Abs & Back after Tuesday - 6AM: 20 minute Warmup Cardio, 45 min Upper Body Resistance Training Wednesday - 6AM: 60 minutes of any cardio (eliptical, spin cycle, running) at low to moderate intensity Thursday - 6AM: 60 Min Spin Cycle Class with Erin followed by 15 min abs Class Friday - 6AM: 10 min cardio, 30 min lower body lifting, 10 - 20 min cardio Sat - REST!!!!!!!!!

Dang girl!!! I wish I had a fraction of the motivation you have! You go girl!!! I will try harder this week too!! You have motivated me (a little)... Hugggz~Christy

Hi there Christy, I had surgery on April 11th and I have lost 86 lbs. I still have another 70 or so to go. But with my tummy tuck maybe less. Congrats on your weight loss. We should all be proud. 295/209/134

Hello Rae Ann. Proud almost seems like an understatement for how it feels to lose so much weight in such a realitivley short time. I hear ya though... and I feel the same way. Keep up the great work!! Hugggz~Christy

I have lost 65 and have 55 more to go.

Wooo hoooooo! Well over half way there! Congrats!!! Keep it up!!! Hugggz~Christy

exactly four months out today, and down 87lbs, with LOTS still to go. I was a REAL heavyweight to begin with, but doing great and feeling great. i still want to lose about another 130-150lbs. Congrats to all of you who are reaching your goals, and to all who have lost.

WoW Anita!!! 87 lbs gone in only 4 months!! That is incredible!!!! Keep up the great work!!! Hugggz~Christy