Monday Morning Weigh In

You aren't doing anything wrong - you are doing great!  Unfortunately, the heady days of losing 3-4 pounds a week doesn't last.  You will still have them - but not every week.  You may even have some weeks with no loss, but that is normal.  Don't panic - just your body taking a breather.  If you increased your exercise, look at my profile and it explains how you actually put back on water weight as you replenish your glycogen stores.

If I don't eat enough protein, will that also cause me not to lose as much weight?  I find it hard during this hot weather to eat alot.  I try to do meat and cheese roll ups during the day for snacks and even my lunch and then have a sensible dinner.  But, I don't like to eat if it is too hot. 

Thanks,
DeborahL.

Protein always helps, but sometimes you will not lose - or not lose as much - even when doing EVERYTHING right and getting all your protein and water and exercise in.  It sucks, but not much you can do about it except don't get discouraged and know that it is NORMAL and everybody goes through it.  You haven't even hit a real stall yet where you don't lose for several weeks - now that really bites!

You are probably in a little bit of a stall, it happens (see above). Just keep plugging along, it'll start back up soon and then you'll be back to losing weight. Are you still losing inches? That does count ya know!!

Can't wait to see you guys next month! 
Hugs, M

Yeah I am losing inches.  I had to get my sewing machine out the other day and take up 2 pairs of pants.  I didn't want to buy any just yet. 
Today hasn't been a good day for me.  I have been in the ER since 10:40am today.  They did CT scan of abdomen and found an "illeus".  Anyway, I am back on clear liquids for a little while.  My white blood cell count is up suggesting I have an infection.  I was doubled over in pain from about 9:30pm last night till whenever they gave me something to drink in the hospital that numbed the pain.  They did blood tests, urine tests, EKG, CT scan, and finally let me out at 5:15 pm. Trisha was so bored and tired of sitting in the hospital with me.  I still hurt but they won't let me take pain meds.  They said that might slow the healing process down and stop "Movement". 
I only got about an hour of sleep last night due to the pain, so I will turn in early tonight and hopefully get some rest. 

I will keep you informed on progress.

Hugs,
Deborah

Well CRAP, Deb!  I hate to hear that and OUCH!!!  Bowel obstructions are not comfortable! I hope that they can get things "moving" soon. Pain meds have a tendency to cause one to be a bit constipated anyway, so it's probably a good thing that you don't take them, no matter how much pain you are in, well, unless the Doc says to, of course!  I hope things take care of them soon and you can get back to "normal" (whatever THAT is).

Hugs, Mari

Oh honey!! BTDT...do hope you feel better soon. Will keep you in my prayers!!
Meggie

Highest:  248
Surgery:  233
Last Week:  150.6
Today:  150.8

Weekly loss: 0.2 (gain)
Total loss:  98 lbs

Basically stayed the same this week, which is ok by me considering I wasn't very focused with my eating.  I was off for 4 days and always eat out more when I am off and did a lot of running around to get the kid back in school.  Got an email from his math teacher that the $69 calculator I got him at Fry's wasn't good enough and I need to return it for the $109 version - UGH!

Holy Crap!  You have to have a calculator THAT expensive in HS???  YIKES!!  I've been eating out a lot as well (part of my problem) but went to the grocery store this past weekend and bought good stuff for lunches, I hope that I can get out of this "not eating good stuff" routine I have gotten myself into. But at least I am doing much better with my Vits!  Really important! 

Hugs, Mari

Highest Weight: 294
Surgery Weight: 260
Last week:  155.0
Today's Weight: 156.4

Up 1.4 lbs. for the week. 

We spent the weekend in Shreveport/Bossier City celebrating King's birthday.  I think the combination of too much sitting, too much salt and not enough water has added to these puffy ankles I'm sportin'.  I've got a mild diuretic on board today to see if I can get rid of the excess water today.