If there is one thing I've learned about you, it's that you set goals and you make them! I know you can do this Jenn

Felicia, thanks so much for that beautiful motivational inspiration. I can't tell you how much it moved me reading it. My sister and I are still having some problems (emotional) some days are fine and other days I cry at the drop of a hat. I just wonder when it starts getting better. Donna, sfy

Hey molly, who ever thought we'd be in this situation, worring about how much to take in, water, protein, grams, and ounces this tim and last year we would have just ate what we wanted and never though twice about it. I've been a bad patient. I haven't visited my surgeon or nutritionist since feb. 2007. First, it's about a 2 hour drive one way and w/ the price of gas it's just not worth it. Second, I never even saw the nutritionist even once from the very begining. That being said, I'm following my own plan, protein first, veggies next then maybe some starch. Some days I'm really good, other times I suck. I have cheated, and feel guilty about it at times, other times I say, what the f - - k, I'm not going to deprive myself if I realy want something. I do try to get a minimum of 60 - 80 grams of protein in a day and at least 80 - 100 ounces of fluid a day. Exercise, I use to be so religous about walking at least 2.5 miles on my days off but ever since mom died I've lost my motivation, although I do walk up 4 flights of stairs at work the three days I'm there. I've found that when I do work around the yard I lose faster than when I take the stairs. Go figure. I wouldn't stress about "goals", every one loses at different rates. There were, and still are times that I haven't lost a pound in a couple of months, then I'll get on the scale and there's a 3-4 lb loss. I found that when I vary my activity, walking, taking the stairs or yard work I seem to lose more. But again, every one is different. I know it's easy for me to say but try not to get discouraged. You too will be at "goal" before you know it. Why not try setting smaller goals for your self, I'm going to walk 2 miles today, tomorrow I'll take the stairs down, the next day I'll start walking up the stairs. You get the picture. Please, just don't give up. We're all here for you. Donna, sfy

If you are looking to get Plastic Surgery which I am. You have to eat at the least 100 grams of protein daily. I will be upping my protein in March for my June surgery. You'll also be seeing a nutricianist. This is just alittle extra info I just found out.

I found my dress for Saturday night!! I will take pics and get them on here as soon as I can!! I am excited!! Hugs,