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Beverley_mcl
on 3/10/10 12:45 am - Kingston Ontario, Canada
RNY on 01/23/01
Topic: RE: DAY 38
Oh no April, 

Deal with Plateau is  Day 38 in the BDS book. I have been writing a little intro to each day as I go through the book

.I am very happy with my weight loss since I started Becks, I have last 11 pounds in the 38 days....i'm good... no plateauing here... yet LOL
1st time 01/31/2010 - 03/14/2010 lost 13 lbs
2nd time started 03/23/2010 -
Heres what I will do daily to succeed:
Read Advantage Lists  2 xs a day or more if needed
Sit Down, Slow Down, Enjoy Each Bite
Credit myself
Be accountable here daily
Exercise is not an option
Be aware of cravings and desires
Plan meals today for tomorrow
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sportsmom2dsg
on 3/9/10 10:45 pm - TN
RNY on 09/09/09
Topic: RE: DAY 38
Don't get discouraged.   Have you talked to your doctor's office to see if they have any ideas?  Are there changes you can make to your eating and exercising schedule?   Want us to look at what you are doing to see if we can help you tweak it.     If you are following the plan, it will come off eventually.    Keep talking to yourself with positive thoughts.
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Beverley_mcl
on 3/9/10 8:16 pm - Kingston Ontario, Canada
RNY on 01/23/01
Topic: DAY 38

Deal with a Plateau

Plateauing is a normal part of weight loss, we would like to go through our weight loss journey without them but they happen and we just have to say “oh well” and stay focused.

Some times it happens weeks or even months after losing a significant amount of weight, 15-20 pounds.

This is when our bodies thermometer tries to adjust and catch up with the loss.

If you have been on a plateau for a 3-4 weeks

-reduce your calorie intake by 200 calories

re-examine you food journal, are you taking in too many calories?

- increase your exercise by 15 minutes

switch your exercise up a little to shock your system

- you may need to increase your calories by 200

maybe your body is stuck in a starvation mode

Weight it out and be realistic

 

I wonder if my weight gain Plateaus? I seem to think when I am gaining weight I consistently gain 1-2 pounds or more a week!
1st time 01/31/2010 - 03/14/2010 lost 13 lbs
2nd time started 03/23/2010 -
Heres what I will do daily to succeed:
Read Advantage Lists  2 xs a day or more if needed
Sit Down, Slow Down, Enjoy Each Bite
Credit myself
Be accountable here daily
Exercise is not an option
Be aware of cravings and desires
Plan meals today for tomorrow
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Beverley_mcl
on 3/9/10 7:37 pm - Kingston Ontario, Canada
RNY on 01/23/01
Topic: RE: It's just a number!!
Feb 8   2010 - 271.5
Feb 9   2010 - 266
Feb 10  2010 - 263.5
Feb 11  2010 - 262.5
Feb 12  2010 - 262 1st weigh in day
Feb 13  2010 - 262
Feb 14  2010 - 262
Feb 15  2010 - 263  
Feb 16  2010 - 263
Feb 17  2010 - 262
Feb 18  2010 - 261.5
Feb 19  2010 - 262.5  weigh & Graph day
Feb 20  2010 - 263.5
Feb 21  2010 - 264
Feb 22  2010 - 265 
Feb 23  2010 - 261.5   
Feb 24  2010 - 261  
Feb 25  2010 - 261.5
Feb 26  2010 - 261  W & G day, down1.5 lbs
Feb 27  2010 - 259.5 
Feb 28  2010 - 261
Mar  01 2010 - 261.5
Mar  02 2010 - 262.5
Mar  03 2010 - 262
Mar  04 2010 - 261.5
Mar  05 2010 - 261 weigh & Graph day. MOVE SCALE, MOVE
Mar  06 2010  - 259.5
Mar 07 2010   - 261.5
Mar 08 2010 -  262.5
Mar 09 2010 -  260.5
Mar 10 2010 -  258.5
1st time 01/31/2010 - 03/14/2010 lost 13 lbs
2nd time started 03/23/2010 -
Heres what I will do daily to succeed:
Read Advantage Lists  2 xs a day or more if needed
Sit Down, Slow Down, Enjoy Each Bite
Credit myself
Be accountable here daily
Exercise is not an option
Be aware of cravings and desires
Plan meals today for tomorrow
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sportsmom2dsg
on 3/9/10 1:49 am - TN
RNY on 09/09/09
Topic: RE: DAY 37
I know this is one area where I need to work on.   I have always been a high-intensity person.    I have been learning to calm down and not let so many things stress me out.   But I still have a long way to go.
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Beverley_mcl
on 3/9/10 1:08 am - Kingston Ontario, Canada
RNY on 01/23/01
Topic: DAY 37

Reducing Stress

 


Three steps to lower stress:
1.  Identify & solve the problem.
2.  Relax
3.  Change your mindset:
 


Mild stress is okay. Moderate to high levels are counterproductive.

Consider changing the wording you have in your self imposed rules:

Should /Shouldn’t - replace it with Realistic

Always / Never - replace it with reasonable

Beck says, "Once I take steps to reduce my overall stress, dieting will be easier."

When you notice yourself feeling stressed, examine why your feeling stressed, and take steps to reduce the stress.
 
1st time 01/31/2010 - 03/14/2010 lost 13 lbs
2nd time started 03/23/2010 -
Heres what I will do daily to succeed:
Read Advantage Lists  2 xs a day or more if needed
Sit Down, Slow Down, Enjoy Each Bite
Credit myself
Be accountable here daily
Exercise is not an option
Be aware of cravings and desires
Plan meals today for tomorrow
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sportsmom2dsg
on 3/9/10 12:51 am - TN
RNY on 09/09/09
Topic: RE: Response Cards
I may look at Staples and see about Melva's idea on the cards.  If it is small enough for my purse, then I may go that route when I decide to re-write them.  

Bev- Yes, I like your idea about hitting each chapter again, but not necessarily spending a whole day on each one.    I think I may lump the ones I don't need as much together, and spend a day or two on each that I know I need again.    I will probably end up spending six weeks on it again, but this time, I will be focusing on my weak areas more.   
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Melva
on 3/9/10 12:35 am - Gilbert, AZ
RNY on 02/15/06
Topic: RE: Response Cards
I am on day 29 saying no to the Food Pushers.  I am doing well hanging in here as best I could and Yes Ma-am I do carry the cards wherever I go I had my book and cards and read the book almost from the beginning. It has good practical ideas that make you think before putting anything in your mouth. I am continually drinking water on the plane ride from Houston to Phoenix  had to run to bathroom 3 times, that's a 2 1/2 hr flight.. LOL.
 
I will go over the book again, I like has you thinking, so your head and your stomach/mouth are working together...

Melva
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Beverley_mcl
on 3/9/10 12:23 am - Kingston Ontario, Canada
RNY on 01/23/01
Topic: RE: Response Cards
Thanks melva, I will take a look to see what my Staples has.

Melva how are you doing?
What day are you working on?
What are you plans when your done the 6 weeks?

Inquiring minds want to know

1st time 01/31/2010 - 03/14/2010 lost 13 lbs
2nd time started 03/23/2010 -
Heres what I will do daily to succeed:
Read Advantage Lists  2 xs a day or more if needed
Sit Down, Slow Down, Enjoy Each Bite
Credit myself
Be accountable here daily
Exercise is not an option
Be aware of cravings and desires
Plan meals today for tomorrow
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Beverley_mcl
on 3/9/10 12:16 am - Kingston Ontario, Canada
RNY on 01/23/01
Topic: RE: Response Cards

April, 
I think I will read through each day even if I have mastered that day just because there might be a little something I missed this time around.

I also plan on going to the original post and adding something to each day. Some days I may do 2 or 3 chapters in a day but then on days that I need to focus more I may spend a day or two trying to get all I can from that day.

I don’t think the second time around it is as important to go day by day. I need to work on day 4, 5, 13, 16, 19, all week 4 and a few days in week 5. Some days need more work then others.. a lot more LOL

I will pm my address to you thank you very much.
1st time 01/31/2010 - 03/14/2010 lost 13 lbs
2nd time started 03/23/2010 -
Heres what I will do daily to succeed:
Read Advantage Lists  2 xs a day or more if needed
Sit Down, Slow Down, Enjoy Each Bite
Credit myself
Be accountable here daily
Exercise is not an option
Be aware of cravings and desires
Plan meals today for tomorrow
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