Hi – back again after last week's installment, where I described my lack of progress in the weight-loss department. (I've hovered around the same four pounds the whole time on LC, even at the start.) I've embarked on my "elimination diet" (no dairy, sweeteners, or nuts) and started a journal here, tracking everything on Fitday. I've increased a lot my water and exercise a bit.

The problem is without dairy, I'm having trouble getting enough calories since (except for fish) I don't eat meat. AT 197.5 lbs, my calories should be at least 2000 a day, but I haven't been able to reach that yet.

My question is, which is more important: Reaching 10x-12x weight in calories? Or eliminating foods from your diet that may be deterring progress?

Thanks in advance … again!
Rhu