Question:
is it ok to go back to soup and jello

i had my surgery on may 9th i started at 309 and now im at 265 but then the next day im at 268 and back and fourth is it ok to go back soup and jello for a week or too to see if that will drop the weight? i admit im not excersizing like i should, and i cant spell either lol. but i feel like im failing and would like to lose more wieght before i go back to the dr. in oct. i dont want to weigh the same i did the last time he seen me. i drink water and crystal light and carnation instent breakfast it is the meals i have a problem with i dont eat breakfast all they have at work is vending machines i try to stay away from them but i have a problem remembering my lunch sometimes,supper i try to make meat and a side but with a 4 year old and a skinny b/f that liks pizza and tacos and hamburgers it is hard sometimes.    — chrissy T. (posted on September 20, 2002)

September 20, 2002
I have heard of people going back to liquids for several days to jump start themselves again. But, keep in mind that once you jumpstart the losing again, you need to find a healthy way to continue/maintain. Get yorself on a plan, or a routine. I bring a protein drink for breakfast every mornig, it's easy and it helps me get my protein. Then remember ot bring a health, protein dense lunch. Making mine the night before helps. Some sliced turkey breast and cheese, tuna, egg slada, meatballs, even left over chinese food make their way into my lunch bag. Dinner, I imagine is tough with a young child and a boyfriend who could probably get away with eating anything he wants (Grrr! Don;t you hate that!). But, there you can still enjoy variations of the yummy foods he likes. My roomate wanted pizza the other night, so I ordered one slice and one meatball. I cut the meatball in half (it was big), took the cheese off of the crust (I don't do simple carbs) and ate them together. Yamma, yamma! Tacos once in a while aren't that bad either. Try to get your boyfriend to compromise with you. So, yeah, I'd say if you have the will power to go back to liquids for a couple of days and you think that will get your motivation going again, then go for it. But, please for your long term success, try to start eating healthy as soon as possible! Oh yeah, one more thing...44 pounds in 4 months is great. You may just be on a bit of a plateau right now, increase your water, protein, and exercise, exercise, exercise. You should come off of it in no time. Best of luck to you!
   — PaulaM