This does not apply to me, but I know someone who had the surgery. They are often ill, and have not lost the weight. I know that there are those here who have similar profiles. The person I describe lives too far away to come to the center. Is there anything that anyone who fits this profile --or anything anyone-- can offer that might help?

I am not one of the biggest losers, but I'm determined to stick with it. I took some time to put the information from my chart into a bar graph and loved what I saw. I'm losing just about 2.25 lbs per week, not as fast as some, but it's working over time. I started in December. My knees hurt so I could barely walk. With every pound I lose

What is an egg white protein shake? How do you make it? Where do you buy the ingredients? I assume dried egg whites?

I hope more people post to this, for this is something that I really find helpful.

I was not able to attend this and wonder if someone might share some common threads of those who have been successful.

I've had this happen. Then, I started getting some tips from the others there. I'm not sure that they are all exactly a good solution, so see if they make sense. I remembered a snack from when I was thinner and got a wedge of lettuce and have either put a thin spread of mayo on one side, or I have used a dressing of 1 T of oil, 1T of red wine

I am not one of the "biggest losers" in the program, I am sure. But this week, I decided to chart my progress in a chart on an EXCEL bar/line graph. To look at the results there in picture form over time is inspiring. Even when the losses are not dramatic, week by week they become so. For example, my thighs are now 6 inches less than when

I made a salad dressing with 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp of red wine vinegar, and 1 tbsp of water. I whip this up quickly in a bowl and add whatever seasings I want. It took some of the guesswork out of it for me. I'm going to experiment with 1 tsp oil, 2 of water and 2 of vinegar.

Julie you are ahead of me, but I too am "on the path." I began the first week of Dec., and am down about 39 lbs. I have some limitations on the exercise part and that holds me back a bit. Still, I liked reading your post, for it inspires me to try to catch up with you.

I've been doing the program for awhile and doing well, but lately have been a bit stuck. What are some good ways those of you who have lost bunches have moved past those times?