so difficult to loose weight

[hopeful2 be slim 121]

hi everyone....Iam a bander since 17th march.....but now its becoming more and more difficult to loose weight....I amgetting worried....why does the weight fluctuate so much...

yesterday i did every ting right yet i have put on 2lbs....not fair really....why are our bodies not responding...when we areeatingso less...

this is so tricky honestly....itsalmost 2 month and no weightloss.....

[bluekerry 3]

Are you writing down everything you eat? I am surprised sometimes as to the amount of calories I eat. When I see it on paper it helps me get things in hand. Are you eating the right things. I have to cut my carbs very low and up my Protein to lose weight. And finally, do you exercise? I have to walk an hour EVERYDAY to lose. I have the metabolism of a snail. If I don't exercise I don't lose.

My Doc set a goal of 5 pounds a month for me. I wish I could lose more but I think considering my metabolism, it's probably the right number.

I've also heard that it's not good to weigh every day but I admit that I do.

And do you drink enough Fluid? I think that helps too.

Good luck and hang in there.

[Keia 4]

My Doc set a goal of 5 pounds a month for me. I wish I could lose more but I think considering my metabolism, it's probably the right number.

I wish I could lose 5 pounds a month.

[NJGirl32 43]

I agree, trying writing down every single bite you eat for 2 weeks and see what happens. SChedule an appointment with your doc and your NUT and go over the food log. If you are not excersising pland for it 3 times a week to start (go swimming, walk the mall, a picnic lunch in the park with a walk, go up and down stairs a few times-whatever it takes.

My metablism is VERY slow also!! EXercise is the only thing that can take it up a notch.

So make some appointments with the professionals. Good uck to you!!

[spoiltmom 44]

I agree also. You HAVE to write down everything you eat. It keeps you aware of what and how much your actually eating. Also drink Water only. 8-10 glasses a day.

[Keia 4]

I agree, trying writing down every single bite you eat for 2 weeks and see what happens. SChedule an appointment with your doc and your NUT and go over the food log. If you are not excersising pland for it 3 times a week to start (go swimming, walk the mall, a picnic lunch in the park with a walk, go up and down stairs a few times-whatever it takes.

My metablism is VERY slow also!! EXercise is the only thing that can take it up a notch.

So make some appointments with the professionals. Good uck to you!!

I've done all of that. I've been consistently working out three times a week since March. I use the Lose It! app on my phone to track my food intake. I can't say I'm perfect all of the time but 4 -5 days a week, I stay within my range. I have lost a lot of inches, but my body is so slow in releasing the pounds. It's quite frustrating at times.

When my Nurse Practitioner and I spoke last month, I realized that I have averaged 5 pounds a month (for the first five months) but that doesn't hold true now. I'm in my sixth month and I haven't lost anything yet. I'm going to get a fill next week. I'm rarely satisfied after meals (they're measured out) and my hunger returns too quickly. Finally after my fill last month I can feel restriction. But I still need help.

It's exciting to give away clothes and have to go buy new ones. So I know the surgery is working and everyone is affected differently. Good luck to you, too!

[Cocoabean 430]

One thing with weight loss, your calorie deficit of yesterday does not always equate a loss today. My weight went down in fits and starts. The body seems to want to hold on as much as possible, then will let it go all at once. I'd stay the same for 3 or 4 weeks then drop 4 pounds. I'd go up 1 then down 2, stay the same for 2 weeks then drop 1. It was not steady at all.

But over the course of time, the trend was DOWN. That's all that mattered in the long run. Try to only get on the scale once a week. This is really about long-term life style habits. Get used to eating proper portions, the weight loss and better health will come.

[hopeful2 be slim 121]

hi...thanksallof you for your guidance and support....I did write down my calsand Protein....I am having around 40gms Protein and around 1000 calories..

so I need to increase on both fronts.I do exercise daily for 40 mins....but otherwise my life is very sedentary....my movements are slowdue to arthritis.

I willincrease my calorieand protein content and yes willwrite it down daily.....I tried only 3 meals...but my body is

used to 3meals and2 Snacks since years...so maybe that is causing weight gain...

Thanks all of you!!