Question:
I've been on a plateau for 2 months now, could the problem be that I don't eat enough

I will admit, I don't eat very much. Nothing sounds good and when I do try to eat something I usually don't finish. I drink tons of milk and take my vitamins but as far as food goes I'm just not interested. I will eat yogurt or an occasional PB&J, but for the most part I just don't eat much of anything. I've tried to drink protein shakes but end up spitting them out cause...well they suck. I have read for people to eat more to break a plateau...does that work? And if so any suggestions on what I could eat...even when nothing sounds good. I don't think I have an eating disorder...but from what I read it's not uncommon...I mean my clothes get looser and looser but my weight goes no where...even has gone up...Any help would be greatly appreciated. Hugs to you all.    — Jillisa R. (posted on June 7, 2005)

June 7, 2005
Yes, your body could think that you are starving it. You really need to get in at least 1100-1200 calories a day. You need to plan plan plan your meals and snacks. If you do not want to go the shake route then you really need to make sure that you have plenty of protein in your house or office available. Cheese chunks, chicken, tuna, eggs, yogurt, protein bars, nuts, there are many beans that are high in protein, fish, pork, beef, turkey, cold cuts, roasted soy beans,sunflower seeds, peanut butter (not just PB&J all the time) just to name a few. Good luck.
   — ChristineB

June 7, 2005
Hello I am 16months post op and Yes you need to eat plenty protien and drink plenty water, I was once like yourself not wanting to eat but that all past once I learned that I have to eat to succeed at my weight lose, it was hard and very trying Now I'm at the point where I eat a lot of chicken because that is what I like BBQ hot dogs and plenty of beans the stuff i like you will get there, it takes but you will need to do this to continue to lose the weight, My snack foods are cherries and sunflowerseeds and plenty of water I also eat popcorn once a month just for the salt. I take vitamins and do protien drinks not often but enough to keep healthy.Take care and good eats.
   — Brenda C.

June 7, 2005
I agree with the other two post you need to eat more. I also went threw same thing was not losing and it was cause I was not eating enough. I could not do the protein drinks either so I made sure I got all mine from food. I love steamed or grilled shrimp and crab meat.I was 2 yrs out aprio 16th. I have lost 125 pds my weight is down to 135 and I have maintained that forovera yr now I eat what ever I want just much smaller sizes. I have never had a problem with my hair falling out.Just try to eat a lil more and the weight will start to come off again keep up the great work Take Care Huggs Beth
   — wildbrat

June 8, 2005
YOU NEED TO EAT! and exercise. The plateau will break and the weight will slide off...take long(er) walks. bake/grill a piece of salmon or put a baked potato in the microwave and add a little margarine and chow down (slowly and methodically of course...) drink water 15 minutes prior to eating and drink nothing else for 90-180 minutes afterwards. hope this helps... Tanya
   — Tanya G.

June 8, 2005
I think you may need to start experimenting with what you are eating. The protein shakes are a must - experiment until you find one you can stand. The one I am using, combining sugar-free Instant Breakfast with a particular brand of protein powder, is the only one I can stomach - and I mix it with ice water - not milk. Milk seems to be too sweet for me. I also hit a plateau, so I started eating South Beach diet style - mostly chicken and vegetables, very low carbs, and started losing again. When I stray from eating like this I start feeling sick every time I eat - I seem to be very carb sensitive.
   — Kathleen W.

June 8, 2005
Please continue to try protein supplements made with water. "tons of milk" is what I give my dad to fatten him up! It's not about the fat, it's about the sugar. can you lay out your day, sort of? Vitamins, supplements, water, food & portions?
   — vitalady