: I'm on step 1 and am having a very
: hard time with breakfast. I didn't
: expect to because I've always
: eaten breakfast. I thought this
: would be so easy for me. But I'm
: having trouble getting enough
: protein. I weighed 215 when I
: started and calculated my protein
: needs as 36 grams/meal. I started
: out eating 3 eggs and 1/2c cottage
: cheese and that's still not
: enough! So I ordered George's
: shake, thinking I could pump up my
: protein with that. The problem is,
: the protein powder doesn't seem to
: agree with my digestive tract. And
: now (about a month after I
: started) I weigh 220! This
: program is my last hope. Please
: help with suggestions.

Hi Betty,

If you use 200 and .4, then you need about 26 grams
of protein for breakfast.

I would stop worrying about the exact amount and simply work
on developing a routine that works for you.

I think you are over on the step one list, yes? Why not
do some problem solving there.

warmly,

kathleen