Claudia How funny! I also switched to Viactive and feel like I am eating candy every time I eat one. Once in a while I will take an extra one cuz they are sooo good. Sheryl

I want to wish everyone a propserous New Year. We have so much to look forward to in this coming year. I am so excited. So, it is time for us to "toot our own horns"! In addition to posting our weight loss, let's add what we are eating. Everyone has different food plans, I think it would be fun to see what everyone is eating. It's not mandatory, just if you feel like it. Also, if you have an issues or success hints, let's pass them along. Surgery: Oct 11th Weight before surgery: 334 Weight now: 260 LOSS: 74#'s I have not been very adventurous in my eating. The only red meat I have eaten is ground beef and very little of that. I love fish so my main food is shrimp, salmon, talapia, crab, tuna, and occasionally lobster. I eat fish 2 times a day. Protein first! Plus for breakfast I have a canned protein shake that has 35 g of protein. I also try to have fresh vegetables and fruit each day. I am a little afraid to try meat or chicken. I have heard from so many people that chicken gets stuck and red meat does not digest well. I was told that the first 6 months are the "honeymoon" so I am trying to make the most of it. I don't always get all my water in but I am usually close to 64 oz. So, how are you doing? Sheryl

I have to take extra calcium and I got tired of Tums so I switched to chewable Viactive. I buy the chocolate flavored ones and add 2 peanuts or 1/2 a pecan for my "snack" at work. I bring them in a baggie and keep in my desk. Since I have to eat 2 chewies per day it really seems like I'm having a treat plus it gets in a tiny bit of extra protein. Chew well.

So sorry to hear about this nausea. I'm not sure what you're eating, but on the days when I don't eat much I get that nostalgic feeling about eating a "normal" (did I ever really eat normally???) meal. 2 days ago I hardly ate anything...had a rough go at lunch, but then yesterday I ate cereal for breakfast, soup w/crackers for lunch and a nice little Wendy's side salad for supper..I almost did feel normal! Each day will bring new experiences and I have to think that eventually your nausea will settle down. Do you drink sodas? I used to but now I rarely do and sometimes they make me feel queasy. I hope all goes well for you. Hang in there! Claudia 291/now 241/155 goal

I've been like that for the past couple of weeks - but I had the flu last week. I was wondering if you all are still on antacids? I was given a 6 month prescription, but I noticed I only took it maybe 3 times in the past 2 weeks.....I wonder if that has anything to do with it. This IS getting miserable. I get hungry and make something yummy, then after 1 or 2 bites I feel so sick. Even liquids make me queasy. I am back on top of taking the Prevacid - I've taken it 3 days in a row now. I hope I feel better within a couple of days....I'm feeling like going back to stage 1 since yogurt, popsicles and such are the only things I can stand. Jenn