i have stopped loosing weight! pls help

Hi guys, I had my VSG in Jan 2010 and ive lost approx  5 stone, im still at 12 stone 7 (varies between 12 stone 2 and 12 stone 10) But my weight just won't shift and i'm getting quite worried as i'm really not where i want to be. I just wonder if anyone had any suggestions for me or experiences they could share at all? I am very worried and the moe I think about it the more i am getting upset. Please help!
Thanks,


Sarah-Jane xxx

Hi Sarah-Jane,  Since I'm only 3 ans 1/2 months out I don't have much experience. I can tell you what others have said.  Make sure you are getting plenty of water. Maybe increase your exercise or change up the exercise routine. The body tends to adjust to what ever is now routine. I'm sure you are getting your protein in as you have been at this a lot longer then I.  Take care,    Mag   

Hey Mag,
Thanks for your reply I apprecieate any suggestions! I def do not have enough water and alot of people have suggested switching things up so Ill definatley be starting with that! I hope all is going well with your weight loss journey and it is meeting your expectations!
Take care,
Saj. x

Hey out of curiosity How much does a stone weigh? I heard about 14 pounds is this correct?

Dani

Hey, Yes your right there is 14 pounds in 1 stone :)

Saj

Sarah-Jane, we all go through peroids of rapid losing and then slow times or stalls.  It is during these slower times that we need to increase our fluids and protein.  Change up the exercise and wait patiently.  Your body is getting used to the reduced calories coming in and being very efficient at saving the calories that you take in.  Shake up the routine and you will see a change.

Do not focus only on the scale, see that your measurements are changing, the way your clothes fit is changing, your activity tolerance is improved.  Let us know how things are going with the changes in your routine.

Hi Kathy, thank you for your advice. As of yesterday I have increased my protein and am doing my best with the fluids! (although for some reason I really have problems getting all the water in!lol)
I will def keep this updated!
Thanks again all the comments I have recieved have really built up confedence that I was loosing :)

Saj x