The hardest thing I've had to write

[karen 5]

lol lol lol you folks are a hoot

[Barbs Journey]

Yes, You can do it. Before my surgery I could not gain any weight or they would not do the surgery. I wanted it so bad I lost 20 pounds just giving up sugar. I has the surgery July 20. It's not as easy as what people think but it's a great tool for weight loss. You have to watch what you eat and drink but carbs and sugar are the main things to stay away from

[TarotAces]

I don't "count" protein, but I get tons of it every day, often over 100 gms without even trying. Liquid, I get a solid 9 cups (72 oz) a day.

I do count carbs, though, at least during this period of losing. I just added 10 gms of carbs to my days (from 20 to 30 NET carbs).

Yeah, that's my plan as well. Get plenty of protein, lots of liquids, and count my carbs. Forever. It'll be my new way of 'eating for life'; instead of 'eating to death'.