Lost All Hope....
Dont' give up! Everyone's body burns calories at a different rate. Since you are already logging your food intake, try lowering your calories by 200-300 calories a day and see if that makes a difference. If you still are not losing lower by another 100. I have done this and know that I need to stay around 900 calories a day to lose weight. Best of luck.
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Is this 900 calories net of calories burned exercising? I can't even imagine 3-4 meals only amounting to 900 calories. What kind of things do you eat?
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I am getting in about 48oz per day. I think I have like 3 or 4 ccs in my band,and I feel no restriction right now. I really going to start studying my food logs to see if I am consuming too many carbs, I am so focused on the protein part, I don't pay attention to everything else (other than calories).
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OK I bought some measuring cups today. I have been eyeballing my portions and estimating how much it is maybe that's a huge part of the problem. I am going to go over my log for the week and tweak a few things. I can't help but to be depressed over my weight issues. Maybe I should talk to a psych about this. Have any of you had to talk to a psych in your lap band journey? I have my doubts whether they can actually help me but maybe that's part of my mental issues . I definitely think I should get in with a lap band experienced nutritionist. I am really confused about the eating. From logging my food this week I notice I am eating a lot of sodium and fat. I'm guessing this is because I am eating so much protein. Thank you all for your input and encouragement, if I want to overcome this obesity I guess I'm just going to have to take it one day at a time.
Yes... I have talked to a psych about my food issues. It has helped IMMENSELY.
I have a hard core addiction to ice cream and have finally broken that addiction after a lot of therapy and self reflection. It was the MAIN reason I re-gained about 60 of the 100 lbs I lost. I got really depressed about the band issues I was having and turned to the food for comfort. Big shocker... I know.
I would look into it if you are open to it. Another suggestion is Overeaters Anonymous. I could never get myself to actually go to a meeting, although my psych really thought I would find them beneficial.
I have a hard core addiction to ice cream and have finally broken that addiction after a lot of therapy and self reflection. It was the MAIN reason I re-gained about 60 of the 100 lbs I lost. I got really depressed about the band issues I was having and turned to the food for comfort. Big shocker... I know.
I would look into it if you are open to it. Another suggestion is Overeaters Anonymous. I could never get myself to actually go to a meeting, although my psych really thought I would find them beneficial.
You said you may be eating more fats and sodium in trying to up your protein. Look at the kind protein you are eating. Lean protein such as chicken,tuna, turkey and eggs are good but if that food is packaged in deli preparation or canned you may be consuming added sodium and or fat that were "hidden" due to the preparation. That added sodium may increase water weight that could be showing up on you.
Eating every three hour? Are you really hungry every three hours. If not try every four hours.
I hope you don't give up, I hear your frustration but you will have nothing to gain by giving in to your self doubt about your surgery and decision making by additional weight and mental anguish.
Good luck.
Eating every three hour? Are you really hungry every three hours. If not try every four hours.
I hope you don't give up, I hear your frustration but you will have nothing to gain by giving in to your self doubt about your surgery and decision making by additional weight and mental anguish.
Good luck.