6 moths out and losing sooooo slow now, any advice??

Thanks Diane!

I am definitely going to try it. It sure can't hurt. I upped it once a long time ago and didn't seem to matter but maybe now that things slowed down, maybe it will work better. It's worth a shot anyway.

Thanks for your feedback!

I increased my water intake, take a fiber chew daily (i know t.m.i) and also added a shake in the evening.

This past week I ate a earlier dinner (30z meat) before 5pm (lunch was meat and veggies) and had my shake and walked/exercised after that. I've lost 3 pounds this week. (Last week was TOM and I had some water gain)

I am almost at my personal goal but I think you have to sometimes change things up to see the weight change.

So cool! 2lbs to go!! That's awesome! Way to go!!! Let us know when you get there!!!

I am a lady of a certain age, so I don't have those problems anymore. 

I understand what you mean about being frustrated when you're eating well and not seeing the results on the scale.  When that happens to me, I have to remind myself that I'm not on a race to reach goal, I am only trying to put together one good eating day after another and accept that I can't control my weight.

We can change up our food plans and exercise more, but at the end of the day our best efforts do not guarantee a certain number on the scale.  But it does guarantee that I can look back and say, OMG it's been a long time since I abused myself with food.

LOL. Good point.
 
I normally am very patient with all of this. I guess the pressure of swimsuit season is getting to me. I am sure I will look way better than last year. I was just hoping to rock one and feel great this year. Oh well, time will tell.

Thanks for the reminder though.

My cycle started messing with my weightloss pattern a few months ago...  I was losing a steady amount each week, and then bam, it all changed...  Now I lose very little the week before (twice, I've lost zero the week before), then I'll lose a bunch the week it ends, then a little less the week after, etc.  Instead of losing a bunch each month, I now lose 7.5-8. 

I am not setting any time related goal weights for myself, cuz I think that would just frustrate me.  Instead, I just try to stick to my personal goals each day (working out at least an hour 5-6 days a week, log my food, drink at least 64 ounces water, keep the calories between 800-1200, keep my protein around 100).

Yeah, I think my cycle really messes with mine too. I guess I must gain water and then lose it or something. I am losing about the same rate I guess, pretty close anyway. My hubby keeps reminding me that I never lost weight this fast before surgery, so even though it seems slow in comparison, it's really not that bad. He He. I guess he's right. Any lose is a good lose:)

thanks for your input!

I'm down to my last 10-15 for my own goal. Saw surgeon 2 weeks ago for 6 month checkup, according to him he said it will be slow from now on.  He is happy with my progress so far but encouraged me to up the weightlifing from 2 days a week to 4 but maintain my cardio.  NUT changed my days to 2 low 600-800 cal and 1 high 800-1000 to keep my body guessing so my metabolism stays up.

Wishing you the best as you work toward GOAL!

Hmm. Thar's interesting about the changing things up. I have heard that before. I guess I might try that. Lord knows a day off here and there would be nice.

Some days I like, "I look great, who cares if I ever lose more weight", then other days, I look at myself in the mirror when getting dressed and think how much better I would look in a swimsuit  if I could lose the last 20lbs. I guess it's like others said, I just need to do the work and not be in a hurry. It's just frustrating when you get used to things going so well to have things slow down so much when you are so close to making goal.

Oh well, I am very happy where I am at. At least I won't be embarrassed this summer!! I got tagged in my swimsuit at a party last year and it was posted on Facebook!! OMG!!! What a horrible experience!!! He he. Hopefully I won't have to ever be embarrassed like that again!! He He


Thanks for sharing your doc and Nut's advice!!