Why Am I Starting To Gain

[mrsarh 0]

Hi all,

I did really well for my first 5 months or so.. then I had a "too tight fill", and they took some out. Now, I cant seem to lose wieght. I dont feel like I am eating too much - maybe not making the wisest choices..

Does anyone have any suggestions about what I can be eating on a daily basis to be more successful??

[Jackie's girl 32]

Are you eating enough calories, sometimes underconsumption has the same effect as eating too much.

[Toddy 758]

I start out the morning with an egg and high Fiber multi grain English muffin. At lunch I'll have a cup or turkey chili or something similar. About 3:00 in the afternoon I'll have a low fat string cheese. For dinner I'll have a chicken breast or a turkey burger or something like that. I must keep away from food or else I start grazing. I don't think I'm eating that much, but it adds up QUICKLY!!!

[armymom2012 51]

Recently I started to drink a Decaf coffe and add my chocolate Unjury Protein Powder to it after it cools down for Breakfast, to be honest I was never a coffee drinker before now, still not. Before I couldn't drink that stuff at all and was having trouble getting my Protein in because of the limited amount of food we have to have. This is an easy way to get alot of protein all at once.

I don't eat bread anymore. Most of the time I eat grilled fish or chicken and a veggie(no more than a cup) for dinner or suchi and Miso Soup, and for lunch, I usually eat a smart one or a lean cuisine meal with some type of chicken, beef or fish in it and veggies. Pasta and rice doesn't bother me, like it does some people, so I have no trouble with those meals at all. Or I will make chicken or tuna salad (1/2-3/4 cup) and substute the mayo with Deijaneise, because it's less calories and add dill relish instead of the sweet and add a chopped boiled egg to it. I usually have a weight watcher cheese stick between my lunch and dinner to hold me over and sometimes a second snack in the evening, which is usually a boiled egg white or two filled with humus. Other than that I drink my 64oz water/crystal light, an occasional V-8 juice.< /p>

You can also get some good recipes on this site and others to change it up so it doesn't get old. Good Luck to ya:)

[TKW 501]

How many calories are you eating? Are you exercising? I went 5 months without losing a single pound. I exercised at least 5 days a week and ate pretty much by the book. I could NOT lose an ounce. My dr and dietian suggested weight training instead of all that cardio. I started a "body pump" class 3 times a week at the gym. 5 week I lost 8 pounds. I don't know if that was why or if my body finally decided to give into the plateau but my weight started moving again. My dietian said that your body will get to a point that it just says "no way" "no more" your a heavy person and you are going to stay that way. You just have to keep doing what you are doing and push through. Don't let the, no weight loss, discourage you, eventually... it has got to give. Keep up the good work!

[Cindysmom (Ilene) 130]

When I began my journey I was told no bread, no rice, no Pasta. They are filled with carbs..I wonder if the carbs might be holding you back from losing weight?

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I would suggest tracking your calories, Protein, carb, and fat intake. I use an android app called "Lose It" to track what I eat. I love it, because not only does it track calories and nutrients but it also tells me the breakdown for restaurant and grocery store foods. By tracking what you eat, you'll easily see what you're eating that is working against you and it'll also help hold you accountable to good food choices.

Also, what regime did your nutritionist set up for you? Mine said to stay between 1000-1200 calories a day, at least 60g of Protein, no more than 125g of carbs, and no more than 20% fat for the day.

[Jackie's girl 32]

I also use Lose It.com and I find it wonderful for me. as you lose weight, it recalculates your calorie intake. It is a good accountability tool.