Crazyness

My problem is I am not losing the weight and I am not getting my period I got it once since my surgery on 2/2/09 and what I am seeing is that I have been losing inches but not weight. I am in a size 12 now which is better then the 18 I was in. I am working out 3-4 times a week and taking a body pump class which the logo is "When your body screams tell it to shut up" So I can tell I am building a little muscle but I have only lost 5 lbs in the month of march. Its just bumming me out and I am thinking that maybe its cause they did the surgery wrong. I am however not doing protein shakes I am trying to get in my protein by eating meats cheese and milk. Anyone have any suggestions?
Carmen

as hard as I tried, getting all my protein in with just foods has (to this day) been an uphill battle...
I've NEVER been a gym person, and my only real exercise is walking with my bulldog everyday...

BUT...I did find a strange pattern with my weight loss early on...if I didn't get AT LEAST 80oz. of water in a day...I stalled...

I used the 40g Isopure juice bottles to cover the protein I couldn't eat..I just couldn't gag down shakes after the first three days (even now I cringe thinking of them!)
also, my NUT had me try adding 100 more calories a day for a week when I stalled, and sure enough, I started losing again...I actually wasn't eating enough to keep my body running in "loser" mode...

good luck to you...and CONGRATS!
xxxBecca

Thanks I think it might be my water!! I will keep trying I hate water.
Thanks
Carmen

 If you hate water, try adding some of those Crystal Light to go packets in them.  They are great and only have like 5 calories.  I did find some at the store, same brand, that have protein and fiber in them. I think they are called Crystal Light Hunger Control in strawberry banana flavor which wasn't too bad.   It's only like 5 grams of protein, but hey...every little bit helps.  

Good luck!

~Emily~ 

carmen, i am so jealous!!  i would love to be a size 12!!  hell when i got into a size 22 i was tickled.

sorry to hear about the stall....im in one too.  It sucks!  I need to get my ass to the gym!  I just cant find motivation.  I am moving and packing and working full time with school, and its just a lot on my plate. 

I hate protein shakes....gag!  I am so sick of drinking lactose free milk w/ unjury powder...yuck!  I need to find another source, but i can taste the protein...and its gross.  I go to see hunter next month so maybe he can give me some ideas!  

call me girl!!