Breaking a stall

[txdiva 13]

I seem to be stalled on my weight loss and was wondering if a very low carb diet would break the stall. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Poodlelover56 2]

What kind of a food/diet plan are you on?

[txdiva 13]

I have just been counting calories. 1000 to 1200 a day.

[vlp1968 83]

Yes- I believe strongly that a very lowcarb diet will work. It's all about keeping your blood sugar stable. When you eat carbs, basically insulin turns the sugar into fat. I also want to put in a plug for excersise. The benefits are numerous, just one being weight loss. If your already working out, changing it up may help you get past this stall. Good luck!

[Poodlelover56 2]

How many carbs do you stay below? Right now I am 11 days out, just started mushies. So I am keeping track of Protein so that I hit 60 a day and cals, though I have been under 1000 just because I'm not eating much. I see the nutritionist next week. I don't know what she will recommend or how she sets you up.

[vlp1968 83]

I didn't realize you were still on mushies. I didn't worry about carbs or calories until I got to solid food. When I was on mushies I ate thigs like cottage cheese and apple sauce and mashed potatoes. Things not low in carbs at all. When I got to solids I ate very little carb- probably only around 30 a day. I would have eggs for Breakfast, or a protien shake. Lean meat (chicken, fish, porkloin, turkey) and a non starchy veggie for lunch and dinner. For a snack I'd have a 1/4c nuts and 2 cheese sticks. Some days I would have an additonal 1/4c nuts. Be carefull with nuts- they are healthy but very dense in calories and have significant fat. I do find them very satisfying. Hope this helps.

[trish151 33]

I've also been stalled out with no weight loss for nearly 2 months. 3 days ago I really upped my Protein and have eaten almost no carbs at all. If I had any carbs, it was on accident. Anywho, I've lost 3lbs now. I also work out every day for an hour.