BUTT KICKING NEEDED!

I am only 10 weeks from my one-year anniversary and had my first gain this week since my journey started. It was 1.5 lbs, I expected it but it sure did hurt. I haven't been eating the way that I should and don't get nearly enough protein in. I find that I'm eating way too much junk and not enough of the good stuff. I know that I have to get back to basics or 1.5 lbs will turn into 5 and so on. So with that being said what I'm looking for are some word of encouragement or a good ole butt kicking. Also I am wondering if someone out there could post the plateau diet. Thanks in advance for any help. Stacy 343/218/160ish 03/15/07

Wow Stacy I just posted about finding my "mojo" this morning. Go back to the basics is right. I just looked up that diet as well. Here it is... Plateau Buster Diet: #1 - Do this for 10 days to break a plateau #2 - Drink 2 quarts of water a day #3 - You must have 45 grams of protein supplement and all your vitamins/minerals supplements each day (some suggest at least 60 and up to 80 gr) #4 - You may consume up to 3 oz of the following high protein foods, 5x a day beef pork chicken turkey lamb fish eggs low fat cheese cottage cheese plain yogurt or artificially sweetened peanut butter beans/legumes You may also have: sugar free popsicles tea or coffee sugar free soda sugar free jello broths crystal light drinks #5 - If it's not on the list, you can't have it for 10 days!!!! #6 - Keep a food diary and try to get up to 30 mins of exercise daily Hope it works for you - good luck! Carey

1.5 pounds!!!!!! I crap bigger than that!!!!! We go up and we go down. It happens. You'll be fine. Don't get yourpanties in a knot over it. Go back to basics like Carey said. If I feel I am getting out of control I watch Oprah for a week and it shuts it right off. kp

Stacy, I am just sending to you my love and support you know the right thing to do, get your BTC book out that might help and call Cindy at the group practice she might be able to help also we all in your corner. But most of all do not beat yourself up, you are doing great !!!!! Hugs Cindi

Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement. I do know what I need to do.........it the whole getting off the duff and doing it. I am going to get my rear in gear and make this work. I have not come this far to start going backward. I actually enjoy shopping for clothes, shoes and all the other girly stuff now. And it is only going to get better. Thanks again! Stacy

I can't add much to what has already been said. But I would like you to know that it is good you are recognizing what you are doing wrong and are willing to address it. Hey that's half the battle. Just know that we are here for you, Now go out and find YOUR mojo. I am going to hunt for mine to, I know I put it somewhere.....LOL. I just love Carey!!!-----Toni

Dear Stacey, Yes you need to watch it; but beating yourself up is not the answer! Sometimes that was the contributing factor that got us here in the first place. You just need to remember how you courageously struggled to get this far. YOU go girl; get back on that track, take care of yourself. Sincerely, Judy