Question:
I have not loss any weight

in about 2 months, but I am losing inches like crazy. I went to my doctor 3 weeks ago and I told him that sometimes I eat normally and some times I don't eat at all. He said on the days I don't feel like eating DON'T and forget protein drinks, it's not necessary. But I haven't loss any weight. I tried upping my protein and calories but nothing will make this scale move.... Any advice????    — Rebe W. (posted on September 12, 2002)

September 12, 2002
In the first six weeks after my surgery I lost 65 pounds or so. Then in month 3 I lost 4 pounds! How disappointing is that??? What I can tell you is that one month I will usually lose more weight and the following month I will lose more inches. I try not to let the scale bother me - try and adopt the same philosophy! Oh..and on those days you don't eat or barely eat - be careful. I found out my body was retaining every conceivable calorie for several weeks because I was frequently only getting in 300 calories a day. Best of luck to you!!!
   — Pamela P.

September 12, 2002
Hi, If you are losing inches and not pounds you could be gaining muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat so actually you ARE losing weight. Keep up the great work!!!!
   — Gina D.

September 12, 2002
Actually, losing inches is more healthy than the scale. You are not losing muscle, which most of us do. At least the clothing sizes should be going down. Eventually the weight will come off. I wouldn't stop the type of exercise you are doing. I lost 84lbs which I am totally happy about, but what's frustrating is I see many people who started out like me at a lower clothing size. I guess we can't have it all ways.
   — stacey1273

September 13, 2002
Only one thought, are you drinking enough water?
   — Amber L.