Hi Sara.

I am thinking that too. I wish there was some plan to follow to help
find out what our perfect mix is. My NUT says at least 60g of
protein/day. I really think I need more like 80g. But maybe there is
more of a ying and yang with calories. Like 60g but only if you have
500 calories or less. And I know some say that they can't lose unless
they have carbs. I read where someone needed 100+g of protein a day to
lose. EEK! I don't think I could do it without supplements. I think
I could - and may - go back to just supplements for a while and give my
tummy a break.

I hear you about the exercise. I try to get out at least 3x a week to
walk with my kids (since I have 3 kids who don't walk, I need someone
to go with though). I have a membership to Curves and so want to go
back regularly. DH's work has him on an irregular schedule right now
and he doesn't want a stranger here babysitting when he is home. (He is
on 2nd shift. I am limited too. I guess I need to find some exercise
DVDs. I would love to try Tae Bo or alike...and Tai Chi.

Good luck to you!
Gwne



--- In AstronomicallyStunningVSGer@yahoogroups.com, "Sara" <daeuse@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Gwen,
>
> I'm with you. I've noticed what makes the biggest weight loss
different
> is not sugars/carbs etc... but rather, protein protein protein.
>
> Doesn't matter if I eat 70g carbs or 20 carbs. If I'm not getting my
> 80g protein in, then forget seeing the scale drop.
>
> Everyone's weight loss is different. Prior to my surgery, My doc told
> me my weight loss would be slower than most because I have a lot of
> peripheral weight. He said I would really need to focus on exercise.
>
> Sadly, being in school fulltime and working fulltime have discouraged
> much of my work-out sessions, but I am working on fixing that.
>