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Plateau Advice?

Ashley A.
on 8/1/11 9:12 am - Dayton, OH
VSG on 06/27/12

Hey everyone,

I've hit a major plateau..I've been yo-yoing the same 5 pounds for months now. My last fill was in Feburary. Most days I get full rather quickly but am hungry again about an hour later...other days I'm starving and just feel like I could eat all day. I'm not really sure what's going on. I know I need another slight fill but my next appointment isn't until September 30th. At this point, I'm just seeking some advice on what I should maybe do to try to bust out of this plateau. And seeking some advice on what I should be eating on a daily basis. I've started exercising a few times a week hoping that will help some but I start to get discouraged when I dont see the scale go down. Any help/advice would be great. Thanks everyone.

Realize Band-12.1.08 Revision to VSG-6.27.12

  

crystal M.
on 8/1/11 10:55 am - Joliet, IL
The only way I jump started my weight loss and continued to lose weight is to (pardon my french) not half-ass the workouts.  Go at full force.  I workout 9+ hours a week.  I workout till sweat is driping from every pore and my shirt is one big sweat stain.  It's the only way I was able to lose 150 lbs. 
Kim H.
on 8/1/11 5:02 pm - Duluth, MN
I know I have to bump up my exercise because I am within 12 pounds or so of my goal. They said since I am so close it would be harder to lose cuz my body has gotten used to the protein which in the beginning(especially) was what was aiding in the weight loss. I have days , too, when I can feel full after I eat the right amount and then days when I could eat anything you put in front of me. When this occurs I realize I am probably not drinking enough water..64 oz is a lot, but, it helps keep you full. And I have been dehydratewd in the last few days....You will get through this plateau...I promise!

~Kim~

                    
Kim H.
on 8/1/11 5:03 pm - Duluth, MN
ok not 12 pounds...17 pounds....to my goal....that is scary..what do I do when I get there...lol

~Kim~

                    
crystal M.
on 8/1/11 11:57 pm - Joliet, IL
Yes, I agree.  The weight just flys off so easily in the beginning and then you have to work for it.  The closer I get to goal the harder I have to exercise!!!   
Tom C.
on 8/4/11 4:15 am - Mount Arlington, NJ

I agree exercise is one great way to break that plateau.

 

Remember, plateaus are normal. It seems the body “catches on" to what we have been doing, and holds onto everything. After a while, the lost restarts and things go well.

 

However, plateaus can also because by eating (a) too much (b) not enough. I know it sounds a little contradictory, and I will try to explain.

 

Too much: While we need to make sure we hit our protein requirements (60-80 grams, or whatever your Doctor told you), we need to make sure the carbs, calories, etc are “acceptable". Remember, you don’t want to make your 80 grams of protein by eating 4 gallons of ice cream or a starchy carb.

 

Not enough: Again, make sure you are meeting your daily protein requirements. THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WEIGHT LOSS. The body is a marvelous machine, and it will protect itself. If one doesn’t eat enough, the body’s metabolism will slow down - in order to keep itself functioning. If a person intake is less then what it expels, the body will start to “store" food.

 

Whenever I gain weight, and need to lose it and break the plateau, I remember to GET BACK TO THE BASICS !! I tell everyone that. Pretend today was day one of the operation and go back to a strict liquid diet. Do this for a few days (maybe a week), then go onto the next stage of soft food then finally regular food. What you are doing it is detoxing your body of the sugars and bad carbs. When you find yourself hungry – eat .. but SENSIBLE foods. Make sure you also follow all the rules.

 

Good luck, and know we’re here for you

Good Luck on your Journey !!

Tom

“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight”  The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
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