NOT LOOSING WEIGHT! HELP!!!!
Today I went to my 6 week post-op appointment. The scale showed that I only lost 2lbs in a matter of 3 weeks. I wanted to cry right there. I haven't eaten anything bad. I only eat protein. I eat refried beans, fish, and vegetables only. Most mornings I have 1 scrambled egg with cheese or a protein shake. I haven't even attempted to eat chicken or any other kind of meat. I haven't gone to the gym that often, but I have gone and had great workouts.
What's wrong with me? My doctor said I need to find ways to increase my sluggish heart rate to make me lose weight, but I feel so discouraged. Any suggestions to help me lose weight. I'm about a moment away from breaking out into tears.
"I haven't gone to the gym that often, but I have gone and had great workouts"
If you are getting in 600-800 cal a day and getting in your water and protein..I'd say increase your exercise DAILY. It will help your heart and help burn those calories. Even if you walk daily for 1/2 hour...it builds up your cardio and works wonders.
No tears!!! You can do this. Are you following your surgeon's food plan?
Are you tracking everything that goes in your mouth. If not, find a program you like...FitDay, Livestrong, my fitness pal, etc.
Are you drinking a minimum of 64 oz? Really important!
Are you meeting your protein goals?
Are you keeping your carbs low?
I don't know about the heart rate (I take daily meds to slow mine down). But maybe a 30 min walk at lunch time or use the stairs at work for 15 minutes would help.
You'll get there. Good luck.
Nothing is wrong with you, you are just getting frustrated and letting the "it's not working for me" monster overtake you. Hang in there and let this work, it takes time and lots and lots of patience.....
Good luck to you.
Keep up the good work. You will get there.
Do you track what you eat?
How many carbs are you eating? I had to stop eating refried beans because they were too high in carbs.
My surgeon recommended the following plan which I followed and had great success with.
1. Eat 600-800 calories per day when losing weight.
2. Limit carbs to less than 40 grams per day.
3. Eat at least 75 grams of protein per day.
4. Minimum 64 oz. of liquids daily.
5. Do regular physical activity/exercise. This includes walking, biking, yard work, chasing after 2 bad kids.
I also track what I eat on myfitnesspal.com to keep me accountable.
You've done great so far. There's no reason why you should not continue to lose weight.
Good luck,
George