Okay, I've been back on the bandwagon for almost two weeks. At my official weigh-in on Friday, I had lost two pounds. This morning, I had gained one back. <BAD WORD!>

Anyway, here is a sample of my daily food. I started on Ph.1.5 -- fruits but no grains.

B- Protein smoothy (made with milk and banana) or 2 eggs
L- Steam pack of veggies, protein (yesterday, I had steamed shrimp.) and a small apple
D- Small slice meatloaf. Plenty of veggies -- rutabaga, green beans, few baby carrots and few lima beans (only to be a good example for my son - yuck!)
Dessert - Jello with cool whip
Snacks throughout the day - celery with humus. nut mix. 4 pieces SF candy.

I know I have some problems -- NO exercise. No water. I drink 3-4 cups of coffee in the a.m. with milk and one Diet Coke during the day. Generally drink decaf tea in the evening.

Another problem is that I'm backed up, if you get my drift.

Are my 'problems' the problem or am I missing something in my diet?

Chelby, I'm not the menu expert. The only thing I'm going to pipe in on at this point, is that my scale weight goes up and down and all over the place. Murphmitch pointed out in a thread regarding water weight that 1 pint=1 pound....note it just took me 30 seconds to gain a pound-I just went and drank a pint of water while I was thinking. Bad because I weigh more-no.
I look at one thing and the rest is just a fluxuation. Am I eating on plan? If I am, then I take my lowest weight reading and watch the trend. When I broke into onederland, I bounced back and forth for several weeks. I didn't change my ticker, because I was OP. Now it fluxuates around 194-95. Point being that I'm losing-it doesn't bounce up to 200-201 any more.

You're doing great, and even the constipation is "temporary". If you stay OP, your trend will be "down". I don't believe in any way shape or form that you have "gained it back".

I am so glad I am not the only one I have been OP every day for 6 weeks and exercised regularly. Added back slowly. This week the scale crept up and is stuck. I had two days of shrugging it off. Today I am in a funk for many reasons and think this is probably part of it.

On a positive note, I am not tempted to cheat out of frustration. I cut out my darn Triscuits and will try to add cardio on my non-cardio days. I wondered if I should track calories for a bit to see if I am eating too many or too little. (I know this is not a calorie plan...but I do think it can make a difference.) I am trying to get in more veggies and roasted green beans for a snack yesterday. I am digging in. I know I need to be patient. Sigh.

Sorry to vent on your thread Chelby. It is just that kind of day for me.

I hear everyone's pain. The thing that gets me through is that I don't even really feel like I am on a diet. If I can eat like this and lose even 1/2 pound a week, I'm happy. That's 25 lbs. in a year without much effort (except planning to make sure I have the right foods available). BUT, things like having enough water I think really do make a difference. I wouldn't weigh more than once a week either, on the same day at the same time. Otherwise you will drive yourself crazy with the ups and downs.

Being backed up could definitely be responsible for the gain. Also, I agree that you should only weigh once a week. 3 weeks in a row now, I have weighed midweek only to be disappointed by the lack of movement on the scale. But on my "official" weigh in day (today!) I have been down at least a pound each time. You think I would learn not to weigh midweek!

The only thing I have to say about your menu is, that your breakfast seems kind of small. Are you full after just a shake or 2 eggs? I am feeling like a pig...I usually have quite a bit more than that!

Debbie, Your attitude is so great! If I remember that I'm doing this as a healthy lifestyle instead of a quick weight loss plan, the stupid scale wouldn't be frustrate me so. You are right. I'm on plan. Yay!

Karen, 6 weeks is great! I'm not good with patient either.

Mmc and Ks, We all need to put the scale in 'time out', as Kara says.

Ks, I'm pretty happy with my breakfasts. I eat what's quick with a little one going to school. I probably eat too much at dinner.

I guess the bottom line would be to just keep on. Thanks for your encouraging words.

I can relate to the frustration everyone is expressing here. I had a loss of 2 pounds last week and when I weighted yesterday I was up three pounds from that....this morning I was down one which puts me back at the weight I was at 2 weeks ago. I am staying off the scale daily and weighing weekly...I am following the plan and feeling great but a little frustrated with the numbers!

Take those measurements chickies! Watching your waistline go down is very affirming when the scale doesn't cooperate.

Water! For reals! I hate the stuff but when I don't drink 64 oz., I really don't see a loss. Even when I "mess up" (on purpose or not), if I am not drinking water, it's going to take three times as long to lose.

So I totally hear you. Maybe some Fiber One SF tablets will help with the other issue (or how about I give you a little of my intestinal issue?? LOL)

Tomorrow through Friday, I'm going to be a water drinking fool. We'll see if it makes a difference.

Okay ladies, I'm thinking it's some kinda freakin' moon/planet cycle (I say with sarcasm!). I'll consult with Cleo and see if she can tell us .

I would appreciate that, Twynn!

Chelby I need to get my water in too. I am bad at getting enough water in.

Tammy- It has to be the moon or soemthing else's fault right? LOL it couldn't be ours!!!

Tammie

Chelby -- would I steer you wrong

I suggest finding a Mantra, something you could say over and over until it's imprinted in your brain. Mine used to be "I want to be healthy" which has changed to "I want to stay healthy."

Before you get on the scale, you could remember "I am seven days healthier than the last time I visited here. Yes, the scale matters, but getting healthy is my top priority." I even find myself looking at something bad that I want to eat and saying, "I need to make a better choice today."