I was told by nuitritionist you also need 100 grams of carbs daily. The only way to know all your figures...is to use the fitday.com cd. I bought it and it was mailed to me $29.95 or you can download from the net for $19.95...the free verison just gives you the highlights....for the total picture you need the verison you pay for. The price is small to all I been through. My nuitritionist advises fitday.com because she uses it at her office to review patients activity levels-food log-and how much protein and carbs daily. It is essential to do everything right everyday. I can not understand why people think $30 is out of sight for the best tool since surgery. Unless, they like to complain and whine about not losing. Sandy in Tucson

Thanks guys. I'm just gonna keep on truckin' along and believe that it will all eventually come off. I do feel better than I did last November and it's great to know that I'll NEVER be that heavy again! I appreciate your feedback. It's so nice to know that you guys are out here! Deb

You've lost 107 pounds and you think you are a slow loser....Give me a break. I've lost 95 pounds since 11/10/04 and am thrilled. Find something or somebody else to worry about. It sounds like you are weighing every day. That will drive you crazy. Weigh every day but only make it count once a week. That way when your fluid intake makes your weight fluctuate you won't worry about the measly 2 pounds that you regain. It's got to be water weight. Also up the fluid intake. I'm sorry you have had a bad couple of weeks. It's normal for ebb and flow of weight loss at our stage. So don't be so hard on yourself. Don't look in the mirror if you can't be happy with what you have accomplished thus far. You have gone down 5 or 6 sizes. Be proud of yourself. You're a winner...not a loser. Take care of yourself because we care about you! Alice From Dallas 11/10/04 285/189/170

Thanks Angel. I think you need a new pic where you are SMILING!! You have done so well!! Your uncle must have made you feel so awesome! It does feel good to hear compliments. I especially neede it after feeling so down about my long plateau!!! I know it seems silly but it's like you can't see the forest for the trees! (Is that the correct saying?). I'm in a fog w/ the negative self talk...not losing fast enough, still fat etc....then along comes some zingers....Wonderful Compliments. I think I need to hang up before and after picture side by side so I can see how far I've come! Thanks for your support Angel!!! ((Hugs)) ~Summer

"happy birthday to you....happy birthday to you...happy birthday dear Angel ....happy birthday to you" Congrats on your weight loss girl!! Keep it up!!!!! or should I say down..... Karry 311/190/167 goal