Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

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Thanks Mini!

I feel I have reason to leave, however, I am 500 hours from vesture with this healthcare system! I've worked for them since 2002. Since it's an internal transfer, I run the risk of having to stay in this job for 6 months and then hope to find another within the system. The position was misrepresented to me from the start. They require 24-7 call, which was never conveyed to me. I would have never accepted a job that required being on call everyday for 24 hours! That's just a small part of it! I'm so angry at myself for leaving the NICU! Angry Angry Angry!!!

BTW, I lost 4.4lbs. My ankles are still swollen, so I am thinking I lost more than that, but I'll take the 4.4lbs!

Thanks for your support!

You're on call 24/7? That is ridiculous. Seriously. Oh, good job on the 4.4!!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

You're on call 24/7? That is ridiculous. Seriously. Oh, good job on the 4.4!!

It is ridiculous! I am not happy with the situation! I am 100% certain I wouldn't have accepted the job - just because of that, then you add in about another 5 reasons AND things couldn't be worse!

I have 6 weeks and 2 days til my 1 year Bandiversary! I still have the goal of being in Twoderville! I hope I can make it! I am averaging 2.49lbs a week since my surgery. If I do that I'll lose 15lbs, but that's not enough to get me to Twoderville! I've got to bump it up a little! OR a lot! I'm going to do the Plateau Buster diet starting tomorrow! I'm not at a plateau, but I do lose when I do it! I have got to do something drastic to get me through the holidays. Too many goodies everywhere!

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Okey dokey, here are the week 4 totals. Good job peeps!!

Adorkable: 20/wk1:-4/wk2:-4/wk3:+1/wk4:-5:biggrin:

Bella: 25/wk1: -5

Brandy: 10/wk1: -1/wk2:?/wk3:-5/wk4:-2:biggrin:

Deboregon: 15/wk1:-0/wk2:-2.2/wk3:-1.2/wk4:-2.7:biggrin:

Denvergirl: 12/wk1: -0/wk2:-2

Jmegirl: 20/wk1: -0/wk2:-0/wk3:+1.8/wk4:-1.4

Kayleighsmommy: 15/wk1:-5/wk2:-0/wk3:-0/wk4:-0:biggrin:

Lotza: 10/wk1: -3/wk2:-1/wk3:-2/wk4:-2.5:biggrin:

Magaines: 10/wk1: -.3/wk2:+.4/wk3:-1.1/wk4:-1.9:biggrin:

Mini: 10/wk1: -1.9/wk2:+.3/wk3:-2.1/wk4:-1.1:biggrin:

PrtyAntOvr: 25/wk1: -4/wk2:-4/wk3:-0/wk4:-4.4:biggrin:

Tally: 13/wk1: -4/wk2:-0/wk3:-6/wk4:+2:biggrin:

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It is ridiculous! I am not happy with the situation! I am 100% certain I wouldn't have accepted the job - just because of that, then you add in about another 5 reasons AND things couldn't be worse!

I have 6 weeks and 2 days til my 1 year Bandiversary! I still have the goal of being in Twoderville! I hope I can make it! I am averaging 2.49lbs a week since my surgery. If I do that I'll lose 15lbs, but that's not enough to get me to Twoderville! I've got to bump it up a little! OR a lot! I'm going to do the Plateau Buster diet starting tomorrow! I'm not at a plateau, but I do lose when I do it! I have got to do something drastic to get me through the holidays. Too many goodies everywhere!

So what's the plateau buster diet? Do you have a link to it? I'm worried about the holidays too.

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By the way, ladies, as a group we have lost 66.3 lbs!! WOOHOO!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

By the way, ladies, as a group we have lost 66.3 lbs!! WOOHOO!

Wow! That's great! I figured we have about 3 weeks left (or 2weeks and 4 days)... I think we are all doing pretty well! Thanks for keeping track of us losers!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

So what's the plateau buster diet? Do you have a link to it? I'm worried about the holidays too.

#1 Do for 10 days to break plateau

#2 Drink 2 quarts of Water a day

#3 You must have 45 grams of Protein supplement and all your vitamin

& mineral supplements each day.

#4 You may consume up to 3 oz. of the following high-protein foods,

5 times a day:

* beef,

* pork,

* chicken,

* turkey,

* lamb,

* fish,

* eggs,

* low-fat cheese,

* cottage cheese,

* plain yogurt (or artificially sweetened),

* Peanut Butter,

* beans/legumes.

#5 You may also have:

* sugar-free popsicles (avoid juice popsicles),

* tea or coffee,

* sugar-free sodas,

* sugar-free Jello,

* broths & bouillons,

* Crystal Lite drinks.< /span>

Absolutely no cheating and if it's not on this list you can't have it for 10 days.

I don't do any protein supplements if I have gotten in at least 60grams of protein during the day.

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#1 Do for 10 days to break plateau

#2 Drink 2 quarts of Water a day

#3 You must have 45 grams of Protein supplement and all your vitamin

& mineral supplements each day.

#4 You may consume up to 3 oz. of the following high-protein foods,

5 times a day:

* beef,

* pork,

* chicken,

* turkey,

* lamb,

* fish,

* eggs,

* low-fat cheese,

* cottage cheese,

* plain yogurt (or artificially sweetened),

* Peanut Butter,

* beans/legumes.

#5 You may also have:

* sugar-free popsicles (avoid juice popsicles),

* tea or coffee,

* sugar-free sodas,

* sugar-free Jello,

* broths & bouillons,

* Crystal Lite drinks.< /span>

Absolutely no cheating and if it's not on this list you can't have it for 10 days.

I don't do any protein supplements if I have gotten in at least 60grams of protein during the day.

So it's kinda' like Atkins induction.

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

So it's kinda' like Atkins induction.

It is, but it also has the "eat 5 times a day" component that causes you to help stoke your energy! I've done it several times and it works. It's not easy, but it's doable. Once I'm on it for 3 or 4 days, I don't crave carbs anymore. I am hoping it will help me avoid caving during the holidays and not reaching my totally insane goal!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

I've decided I'm going to follow the Plateau Buster's Diet for 10 days, add veggies and fruit back into my diet for 5 days and then return for 10 days to the Plateau Buster's. I have 45 days to my Bandiversary. I want so badly to be in Twoterville. I can do 3 cycles of 10/5's to equal 45 days. It will get me through the holidays and hopefully keep me on track. IF anyone wants to join me at any time - just let me know. We can post each day of what we are eating and how we moved our bodies. I know my personality and I need to have a very specific routine or else, I fail.

It's okay if no one wants to join me, I just wanted to invite anyone out there who might me interested.

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I've decided I'm going to follow the Plateau Buster's Diet for 10 days, add veggies and fruit back into my diet for 5 days and then return for 10 days to the Plateau Buster's. I have 45 days to my Bandiversary. I want so badly to be in Twoterville. I can do 3 cycles of 10/5's to equal 45 days. It will get me through the holidays and hopefully keep me on track. IF anyone wants to join me at any time - just let me know. We can post each day of what we are eating and how we moved our bodies. I know my personality and I need to have a very specific routine or else, I fail.

It's okay if no one wants to join me, I just wanted to invite anyone out there who might me interested.

I think I might join you for the second 15 day cycle. I was tempted to do it now but it's gonna be really hard with the wedding coming up next weekend. I would rather do it when I'm not quite so frazzled. I think it sounds like a fabulous plan though.

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

I think I might join you for the second 15 day cycle. I was tempted to do it now but it's gonna be really hard with the wedding coming up next weekend. I would rather do it when I'm not quite so frazzled. I think it sounds like a fabulous plan though.

You got it! The second cycle is perfect!!! By then I should know how doable this is! When is the wedding?

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

I think I might join you for the second 15 day cycle. I was tempted to do it now but it's gonna be really hard with the wedding coming up next weekend. I would rather do it when I'm not quite so frazzled. I think it sounds like a fabulous plan though.

Cycle 2 starts on December 30.

Cycle 3 starts on January 14.

I have read a lot about Carb Cycling and how successful it is for weight loss. We'll see how it truly works! Let's hope it works!

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You got it! The second cycle is perfect!!! By then I should know how doable this is! When is the wedding?

It's the 20th . . . . so it's coming up FAST! I'm kinda' overwhelmed. Grades are due the 22nd. It's just a lot of stuff happening all at once.

[jmegirl 2]

It's the 20th . . . . so it's coming up FAST! I'm kinda' overwhelmed. Grades are due the 22nd. It's just a lot of stuff happening all at once.

Wait Mini, are you getting married?? I thought you already had a hubby... :tongue2: