Thank you and more help needed

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Ladies,

First let me say that I appreciate so much the advice and

encouragement that this board gives. I took advice yesterday on

buying better shoes to reduce the pain of shin splints. I used them

this morning and it helped tremendously! I had to go to about 5

places before I found some to fit me. Here in China, the sizes stop

at 8.5. I wear a 9. I finally found a pair of size 8.5 Nikes that

were comfortable enough to wear. When you live in a different

country, the word Challenge has a whole new meaning:)

I have a few more questions. I am wondering if I am mis calculating

my portion sizes and therefore do not see much weight loss. I know

that you can't count on the scale but I still want to see it drop!

So, can you remind me what a serving is? For instance, cooked

oatmeal would be about 2/3 C. Is that right? I am 5'4 if that

makes any difference. How about rice, pasta nad potato? The next

questions is, each meal should contain around 20 g. of protein and

carbs. Right? If I reduce my portion sizes, will it still equal

that? The last question is: We are still feeling tired. I thought

I had read that if you eat more of the complex carbs, it will give

energy. Is that right? I had oatmeal this morning with protein

powder. Lunch will be 1/2 a chicken breast, frozen veggies and

sweet potato. If I add more veggies and complex carbs, will that

help? I thought they had more calories and so I choose a fruit

instead. Please help! thank you so much for everything. We do

want this to be for life. My entire family is eating healthy from

my 15 year old down to my 5 year old. I know it may take me several

challenges to be where I want to be. I just need the reassurance

that it will happen and we are not wasting our time:)