With all of the excitement on the board recently, I'm sure I'm not the only one out there who is re-dedicating themselves to "treating the band right". I have been guilty of the following sins against the band, and here is my confession:

1. I don't take my supplements regularly.

2. I have no idea if I'm getting enough Protein because I'm not keeping track. I suspect I'm only getting in around 35 grams/day.

3. I don't get in 8 glasses of Water a day.

4. I am eating few (if any) fruits and veggies, but always manage to find room for crap.

5. I'm not exercising.

6. I'm eating too quickly and beyond full to the point of pain at least once a day (not PB'ing, but pain cannot be good).

So, in front of God, Allah, Buddah, and my fellow bandsters I vow to do the following:

1. Start my day with my uber Protein shake BEFORE I let myself drink coffee (1 scoop unjury plus carnation plus milk = 35 grams of protein).

2. Exercise 4 days a week. Today is the day I dust off my $3500 elliptical machine (yes, you read that correctly - I'm blushing in shame).

3. Drink water and learn how to time it correctly so that I'm not washing my food out of my stomach.

4. Take my supplements EVERY DAY.

5. Slow down, slow down, slow down when I eat. Stop eating at the first sign of fullness.

6. Eat at least one piece of fruit for a snack every day. I know this doesn't seem like a lot, but it's a big step up from nothing.

I've just taken my supplement and I drank my protein shake. I'm heading upstairs to drag the workout clothes from the mothballs. Wish me luck!

Best of luck Candy...I have been plateauing as well, but I was sure it was because of my darn sugar intake over the holidays...I am going to try and get some walking in this evening with my daughter. Just need something to fire back up my weightloss. I just got a fill so I am not ready for another one just yet.