maddiek53

These are great suggestions! Thank You!!

I will cut the carbs and eat more Protein.

I just got off the mushy stage and began the

solid foods. I get hungry every 2 hours or so

and have been eating crackers to ease the hunger.

That is probably too many carbs.

I tried Greek yogurt and didn't care for it, but

with the fruit jelly it might be good, I will try it.

I like cottage cheese and smoothies.

Again - thanks so much - I have new hope.

If you think of anything else, I am always ready for

new ideas.

Hi Maddie, A three week stall is a long time. I know you're frustrated! You're just now six weeks out, so you are starting on 'everything'. Carbs can bring you to a halt fast depending on what you are eating.

To kick start a plateau, I'd always up my Protein and Water, do a little exercise and it worked like a charm every time. Protein for me was normally 60 - 65 and I'd go to 70 - 80. My calories when I was where you are were between 500 and 650 per day...and I did good to get that much in. During my losing period I averaged 675 per day. I had great restriction, I still do.

I call cottage cheese, the Breakfast of champions, I love it. 1% of course. Eggs; steamed shrimp (i keep a bag on hand for lunch), tuna, I measure 2 TB of lite mayo for a can; whatever meat you want at night; stay away from bread, rice, Pasta, all sweets, nothing until you reach goal; chips; if it's in a bag or a box....chances are, you shouldn't have it!!! The exception, Special K Crackers, a few with tuna rather than bread are ok - recommended by my dietitian. They even have a little Fiber. I have two glasses of skim milk per day. I get liquid and 16 grams of protein, killing two birds with one stone, so to speak!! Greek yogurt, the plain, has TONS of protein in it, add Stivia or some other artificial sweetener to it, or sugar free jelly....a little fruit, be creative, just nothing you shouldn't. Great source of protein. I hope these suggestions help!!! Three weeks is a long time, you can overcome this, I promise you!!! Good luck, this tool works, just work with it!!!

Also, I still weight and measure EVERYTHING....and keep an on line food log, it's good to know exactly how much you are eating and to keep track of your protein and calories!!! Just a suggestion!!

I need help!!

My surgery was March 23rd. I lost about 20 lbs then quit losing. I haven't lost in 3 weeks. I know I don't get enough Protein. Can eating too many carbs stop the weight loss??

Can someone give some suggestions for protein? I don't like fish (except tuna).

So far this is not working. I feel like I can eat way more food than other people here.

Please help me.

My surgery was March 23rd.

Is it safe to spend 8 hours traveling in a car? My husband had

a family member pass away and they are about 4 hours away.

Another thing I worry about is taking all my Protein Drinks with me. I am

still on liquids.< /span>

Somebody will have the answer.

I know what you mean. I want to eat everything that I smell.

I am really missing food.< /p>

Love this info. I printed it for easy reference.

I would love a copy!

My email is minyardm@yahoo.com

Hello everyone. I am scheduled to have my surgery on the 23rd of this month.

YIKES..that is next week! Getting a little nervous, and excited too.

I am glad to be here and learn from others about this awesome journey we are on.