Since my last entry, I have lost down to 199. I fell great with lots of energy. I think the reason why is that I am getting plenty of protein in my daily intake. I fix a 40 oz fruity protein shake every morning and drink on that just about all day. I use the whey protein vanilla mix, (52 grms of protein), pineapple juice, mixed berry and ice (yummy !!!!). Protein makes a big deal in the way you feel. So make sure you get your protein in......Mia

Keep up the good work. I'm so happy for you. I'm at 230 from 282 since 12/08. I feel good as well. I just brought a vitamix, so I know that pounds are really about to fall off.

THAT IS GREAT. MAY I GUESS HOW MUCH DID YOU WEIGH BEFORE YOUR SURGERY?

Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!! It is so great to hear people's stories. It makes me have more determination. It is inspiring. Keep up the great job.

MsMia,

First of all; you look beautiful! Secondly, it's weird that your blog is about liquid protein, because I went for my 3rd weigh in and when my nurse asked me what I was doing for protein and I told her lean, low cal. liquid protein, I thought she was going to freak! She was all about how I need to do solid protien or I'll get hungry because the protien will go through the band. I've never had that happen. Plus, it doesn't make any sense. Protien is converted into muscle, and keeps you from getting hungry. If it didn't work, bodybuilders wouldn't use it and get the results they get. Plus, I use it as a little insurance policy. I know that when I start my breakfast out with those 42 grams of protien that it's going to be impossible for me to get physiologically hungry. I'm like you; I can go all day on that protein. So, what is the actual name of your protein? Any fat in it? What is the calorie count? How much does it cost? Mine is fairly expensive, but worth it.

Wendytip,

How much total protein do you eat in a day? My dietician suggested between 70 and 90g per day total, but closer to the 70g. If you start out a day with 42g, what do you eat for the rest of the day??