Weekly Weigh In 10/31-11/6

I mentally rolled my eyes when my husband bought a fancy Fitbit scale. But turns out I love it for the fact that it calculates weekly averages and shows trends. I've seen some people who say their weight only went down the first year or 6 moths etc.

definitely not the case for me. I have a big whoosh, then level for a couple day, then another whoosh, then a swing back up, then tiny little losses that take me back to the low weight. Then it starts again. But looking at the overall trend, I'm super happy with the results.

My fitbit average weekly or monthly, I try to enter my weight every morning. It helps me see the whole picture. 

I got the Wi-Fi scale that records automatically and links to fitbit. It was expensive...but I love it. It really helps me see the whole picture. See the variation and trends.  I looked different ones but I got the withing scale. It is very repeatable and can be used on a hard wood floor or carpet. It also measure my body composition. The body fat % is not very accurate on any scale...but it helps me with my body hydration status. I.e. in the same condition my weight dropped and my body fat % went up - indicates I am losing water... Getting dehydrated. 

Went to doctor today 2 week post op   down total of 23 pounds

HW- 322

LW- 307

TW-299 

I have been absent from here for a few weeks... life's been a little crazy. In October- because I weigh daily and record weekly I realized I had gained 6lbs. What is up with that? While there may have been an occasional special occasion ...I knew I was not off the rails. There were a few other non WL symptoms happening as well...and I had an epiphany one night it might have been a medication change. I spoke to the Doc, he had me do blood work, reduce the medicine after the bloodwork and I am going Monday for the results.... After a week of reducing the medicine some of the symptoms are better and overnight I dropped three pounds. So Whew! I think my epiphany was on target. 

Highest weight: 420+

Consult weight 383

Last week: 172

This week: 169 in Maintenance range

For me, I upped my calories around the 17 month mark to stop losing. Right around the 2 year mark, I gained 10. I had to cut back my calories to lose it and then maintain (2500 calories vs 2000 calories). I was a religious calorie tracker back then.

I am really trying to stay on top of things.... always weighed myself daily...because I know a lot of damage can happen in a week... I only did spot check weeks on MFP during losing because my Doc is not a proponent of calorie counting and For me it had a tendency to give me permission to eat more if I thought my calories were too low.

What I am trying to do now, is do MFP at the end of day so I can see where I have been and may need to adjust...but less temptation to eat more if I see I am having a lower day. Breaking Old WW mentality- 'eat all your food' LOL. ie. starvation myth...

I am seeing the Doc tomorrow about medication...so hoping that gets worked out....

I have done that RMR test done two times  that is supposed to tell you how many calories you burn at rest with no activity... both times it came out at 2300 calories...so in theory I should be able to eat 2500-2800 calories without gaining. It is also supposed to be very accurate. Sometimes I think our bodies defy the laws of physics and thermodynamics... LOL.

I agree!! Sometimes our bodies are just screwey. I was just letting you know that for me, and some others have also shared this, around the 2 year mark we had to cut back calories to maintain. It sucks, but it is what it is.

I used to be able to eat 2500 calories a day to maintain, now I eat 2000. Right after plastic surgery I was eating 3000+ calories a day, but 3 months later I had to cut back to my usual 2000. I don't track every day, but just as needed.

I appreciate all the input. This is a constant learning journey.

Bariatric Programs spend a lot of time teaching you how to lose the weight...they have programs if you regain the weight...but what about maintenance??? Don't they expect anyone to do that?