How is protein and drinking coming for August Buddies?

Hi August Posties, I was just wondering how everyone is doing on getting in their protein and liquids for each day? I seem to be albe to do much more than at 6 weeks to 8 weeks out. I am now at 11 weeks as of today. I average 950 to 1050 caleries a day with 75 to 110 g of protein and my liquid intake is up to 60 to 65 oz a day. That is so much better than when I started out. I was lucky to get 700 caleries a day with 50 g of protein and 34 oz of liquids. Since I've increased this in my diet, I seem to be doing better at losing. Don't want to say that too loud, or jinx myself. Here is hoping that losing will progress better now. Lori 293/257/130

Hi Lori! My doctor has his patients on a stricter diet. We are only allowed 2-300 calories a day(my actuals are probabaly 3-400). My protein is maybe 30 grams a day. We aren't allowed to drink protein shakes so it's really hard getting in the needed protein. I drink enough fluids, 50-70 oz per day. My weightloss is at 40 lbs so far. I am 7 weeks out. I was worried that I was in starvation mode but this last week proved that I am not, I lost 11 lbs. I guess I will wait and see what happens in the next few weeks before I worry. You seem to be doing great now! Lori 281/241/140

Thanks Lori, I feel really good and my energy level is up. I can't remember the last time I weighed under 260, it must be a least 15 to 20 years ago. I have always been overweight. But this seemed impossible a couple of weeks ago. I got stuck at 263 to 265 and thought, this is it, I get to this point and something always happens to make me gain again. When the scale moved last Saturday, I almost cried because I was under 260 at 258. It was a thrill. I just have to remember that even if it comes off slow for me, it will come off. Take care, Lori 293/257/130

Hi there, my Dr. said to consume about 800 calories a day. I haven't been keeping track of calories so last week I thought I would start to keep track of all my food and exercise at fitday.com and it turns out I have been consuming between 750-800 a day so I'm right on target! Now my water intake is another story. I try to drink as much water and tea as I can but I can't get past 40 oz a day. As for protein, I usually get in about 50-55g a day, which for me, is good b/c I hate the drinks and last month I was probably getting 20g, so that is an improvement. My main concern right now is to just up my liquids. -Lynn Lapr RNY 8-16-05 297/252/140

My doctor advised getting in 50-60 gm protein a day. 64+ ounces fluids. I do good on the fluids - not a problem. I can't tolerate the protein drinks because most are sweetened with Nutrasweet and it does not agree with me. So most of my protein is through food and milk. I usually get in around 50 grams. No calorie restriction, just eat 2-3 ounces 2-3 times a day of the stuff on the list. I'm losing kind of slow (35 pounds since 8-25) but at least I'm losing! I feel lots better, too, and can walk so much better already! Hang in there, Lori! Becky

I am having trouble getting in 64oz of fluids. I usually can do about 40. I consume about 700-900 calories per day and usually get in about 50-70grams of protein. My protein goal is 71g a day. I try to get my protein from food but if I am low I will drink a shake. I worry when my calories are too low I don't want my metabolism to slow down too much where I stop losing. My nutritionist told me not to go over 28grams of fat each day which I don't think I have ever gone over. My weight loss seems to be about average and I'M NOT COMPLAINING ABOUT THAT!!! I am down 50lbs from 260.