I am about to completely stop caring
...adding a warning to avoid one of the ways I up-ticked my way to obesity: pre-WLS, I would quit eating, see results by losing a bunch, resume eating, then regain the weight back plus more.
By chance, are you under a lot of stress? How well do you sleep? These are known to have an affect despite other good efforts.
I have a child with Autism who is 10. Very High functioning, sometimes frustrating and a 2 year-old. My major stress is not him, it is his school. He has a high IQ and is academically years ahead, but they have him in a class where everyone else is years behind. But think I am going Atkins on theirs butts this year. The candy coating is coming off. I sleep ok, but I am generally tired due to thyroid nodules.
I am busy, but nothing I can't handle.
RNY 2011/07/26 HW 338; SW 301; LW 199; Starting over weight 255; CW 212; GOAL #1 lose regain back to 199 lbs!
My heart goes out to you. I have had the same problem and have suffered all my life. Had lap band surgery in 2005 and lost a substantial amount of weight. However, I still suffer from this problem. I was finally sent to a specialist in 2004 and after a battery of tests, it was discivered that I have metabolic syndrome. On top of that, I was further diagnosed with a thyroid disorder in 2009. It has taken me several years, but I have discovered that what works best for me has been a healthy form of high protein diet. Paleo works great, which is just a "clean" version of Atkins imho. It is extremely difficuly for me to lose any amount of weight and just as difficult if not more for me to maintain a minimal amount of weight loss due to my hormonal/endocrine issues. I truly hope you find someting that works for you. I plan on having my band removed soon and possibly revising to a sleeve but not sure at this time. All the best!
I also have metabolic syndrome and have a terribly difficult time losing. I can usually manage to lose 15 -20 lbs by severely restricting my carbs, and then the loss slows to a t r i c k l e. If I stick to a very low carb diet - 20/25 grams a day, I will continue to lose but v e r y slowly. That's what I do tho - stick to low carb eating. Aside from whatever success I have losing, I just plain feel better when I keep the carbs really low.
"Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail"
I also have metabolic syndrome and have a terribly difficult time losing. I can usually manage to lose 15 -20 lbs by severely restricting my carbs, and then the loss slows to a t r i c k l e. If I stick to a very low carb diet - 20/25 grams a day, I will continue to lose but v e r y slowly. That's what I do tho - stick to low carb eating. Aside from whatever success I have losing, I just plain feel better when I keep the carbs really low.
@catis51 it is such a struggle!!! My endocrinologist has told me time and time again that I will continue to re-lose and re-gain the same 20-30 lbs forever unless I get help through revision surgery or meds. and he has been absolutely right! I continue to lose 10 gain 10, lose 25 gain 30. It has been, is, and continues to be a daily struggle, not to mention the INSANE cravings due to fluctuating hormones. I just went through sooo much with the lap band and am very hesitant to have another form if wls.
