3 Month Post Op APPT = FRUSTRATION
I was sleeved Dec. 22 and was doing well w/the weight loss (41lbs****il mid-February. Since then I've not lost a single pound! NOT ONE STINKING POUND in 2 weeks. However the stall does correlate to my starting to exercise regulary, so DH thinks it's b/c of turning fat into muscle, etc. I hope he's right b/c I'm starting to get a little disappointed in the scale.
Don't reward yourself with food - you're not a dog! 
I too am losing slower than I would have thought. I was staying right in the 600-800 range and when I decided to eat more and take in more carbs I started losing. My doc told me on Monday that I wasn't eating enough..I only lost 6lbs my 2nd month out and only 2lbs so far this month. I have lost 10inches in my waist, but I still look at the number on the scale...LOL! I am no longer doing that (as of Tuesday)...doc told me to focus on how I feel and not the number on the scale...easier said then done. Hang in there! I am right there with you!
HW: 294 / Consult Wt: 236 / SW: 224 / CW: 186 / Height: 5'7
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on 2/29/12 11:48 pm
on 2/29/12 11:48 pm
Only thing I see is lots of salt like others have stated. Might want to try upping your water...certainly can't hurt.
And it may be that you are losing inches more than pounds and that might switch later. I'm 5'6 and 216 right now and I'm just fitting into 1X tops so if you are wearing that size at a higher weight you may have more lean mass which is a good thing.
And it may be that you are losing inches more than pounds and that might switch later. I'm 5'6 and 216 right now and I'm just fitting into 1X tops so if you are wearing that size at a higher weight you may have more lean mass which is a good thing.
I agree, processed foods and sodium intake. I would guess if you cut back on both the pounds would be adding up or should I say slipping off more quickly. It's worth a try anyway. I know when I got a little further out (and I am not that far out) I experimented slightly with other type foods and the weight slowed way down. I go back to my basics, drik protein drinks and the pounds come off quick again.
Hang in there!!
Hang in there!!
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on losing almost half your total weightloss in less than 3 months! That's fantastic! Looks like you are averaging more than 20 lbs a month! Wow!
These are just my opinions and things I've learned from research and experience. Please do your own research.
* A pound is a pound. A pound of fat does not weigh more than a pound of muscle. They both weigh - a pound. Fat has more mass than muscle which is why we get larger as we get fatter.
* 3,500 calories = 1 pound. So between exercise and your daily calorie deficit, you can get a general idea of how many pounds you will average in weight loss every week. Lots of other factors come into play, like BMR, water retention, etc.
* Obviously go by what your doctor says, but if you are working out and still staying in the 600-800 calorie range AND you are a man, imo you are not getting enough calories. When we exercise our body needs more food and water to recover. I workout hard 5 days a week and if I let my calories go below 900 a day, I STOP losing.
* Water is your friend. 8 cups a day is minimum. It is suggested that for every 1/2 hour of strenuous work/exercise, we should add another 1 cup of water.
* When muscles are built, they tend to hold water as a protection/buffer while they recover. Building muscle means you are constantly breaking down and rebuilding those muscles. Water can act as a lubricant, for lack of a better word. The only way to let your body know that it's okay to let go of tha****er is to give it more water. Too much water is not good either, so be carful not to overdo it.
* Make sure you are giving your body "real" protein as much as possible. Using protein shakes for recovery is great, but your body is programmed to utilize real protein.
* Salt is actually a good thing on a high protein/low carb diet, but processed meats tend to be hard for our bodies to digest.
Good luck to you!
These are just my opinions and things I've learned from research and experience. Please do your own research.
* A pound is a pound. A pound of fat does not weigh more than a pound of muscle. They both weigh - a pound. Fat has more mass than muscle which is why we get larger as we get fatter.
* 3,500 calories = 1 pound. So between exercise and your daily calorie deficit, you can get a general idea of how many pounds you will average in weight loss every week. Lots of other factors come into play, like BMR, water retention, etc.
* Obviously go by what your doctor says, but if you are working out and still staying in the 600-800 calorie range AND you are a man, imo you are not getting enough calories. When we exercise our body needs more food and water to recover. I workout hard 5 days a week and if I let my calories go below 900 a day, I STOP losing.
* Water is your friend. 8 cups a day is minimum. It is suggested that for every 1/2 hour of strenuous work/exercise, we should add another 1 cup of water.
* When muscles are built, they tend to hold water as a protection/buffer while they recover. Building muscle means you are constantly breaking down and rebuilding those muscles. Water can act as a lubricant, for lack of a better word. The only way to let your body know that it's okay to let go of tha****er is to give it more water. Too much water is not good either, so be carful not to overdo it.
* Make sure you are giving your body "real" protein as much as possible. Using protein shakes for recovery is great, but your body is programmed to utilize real protein.
* Salt is actually a good thing on a high protein/low carb diet, but processed meats tend to be hard for our bodies to digest.
Good luck to you!
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