Ok guys and gals, I lost 9 lbs. last week alone on this diet. It kicked me off of my 4 month plateau. This is a 3 day diet, where you can lose 10lbs. This worked well for me, because it was actually too much food at one point. But it is perfect to get you back on track and losiing again. It helped me. 222 lbs to 213 lbs. in 1 week. I wanted to share the love. Day 1 Breakfast: Black coffee or tea 1/2 grapefruit or juice 1 slice of toast 1 tbsp peanut butter Lunch: 1/2 cup tuna 1 slice toast coffee or tea Dinner: 2 slices any type meat (about 3 oz.) 1 cup string beans 1 cup beets or carrots 1 small apple 1 cup vanilla ice cream Day 2 Breakfast: Black coffee or tea 1 egg 1 slice toast 1/2 banana Lunch: 1 cup cottage cheese 5 saltine crackers coffee or tea Dinner: 2 weiners (Franks) 1 cup broccoli or cabbage 1/2 ccup carrots 1/2 banana 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream Day 3 Breakfast: Black coffee or tea 5 saltine crackers 1 slice of cheddar cheese 1 small apple Lunch: 1 hard boiled egg 1 slice toast coffee or tea Dinner: 1 cup tuna 1 cup beets or carrots 1 cup cauliflower or greens 1 cup canteloupe 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream This diet works on chemical breakdown and is proven to work. Do not vary or substitute any of the foods. Salt and pepper may be used but no other seasoning. This diet is to be used 3 days at a time. In 3 days you will lose 10 lbs. After 3 days of dieting you can eat your usual food but don't over eat. After 4 days of normal eating, start back on your 3 day diet. This diet is used at Birmingham, Al Hospital Cardiac Unit for patients who need to lose lots of weight in a hurry before having heart surgery. You can lose up to 40 lbs a month.

I have to say Im actually relieved to hear that others are experiencing excrutiatingly slow weightloss or extended plateaus. I'm right there with you. I had a plateau that lasted about 4 months, and I did realize it began just as I introduced carbs and sugar back into my diet. I've lost 90 pounds now and have just 25 pounds to go. My only advice would be to really watch what you are taking in (like one of the previous responders told ya!) and possibly start weightlifting. I'm beginning my weightlifting program again tomorrow. Also, for everyone, keep taking your measurements. I was shocked that even witha 4 month weight plateau, I lost 11 inches overall. I seem to be avergaing about 3-5 inches a month, and heck, I'll take it even if Im only losing 2 pounds a month. We can do it!

Hi all the Fort Stewart Support Group next meeting is Tue Oct 9th 2007 at 7Pm. It is open to anyone. We meet in the second floor of the Hospital in the conference room. Any question please feel free to contact me. Hope to see you there. Diane

I'm so proud of you Amber!!!

1. What types of food did you eat this week? 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? 4. What was your biggest challenge? 5. Whats the current status with your comorbiditys? if N/A, have you gained or lossed any medications that you were taking PRE-OP? *Fun bonus question: You're given a 1,000 shopping spree to one store. Where are you spending it???? Have a great weekend, all! A