HELP, I am not losing!

[NJGirl 0]

Well not exactly true. I had my surgery on april 13, 2006. In total I have lost 28 pounds, 16 before surgery and 12 after. I just started mushies this past friday. Since then I have been diligent in using FitDay.com to track my daily eating and exercise. I have averaged about 1,000 calories perday and in total burned about 2,300 calories per day...and I seem to be moving slowly.

I am trying not to be greedy...hell, I've lost more in the past month than I lost in the past year and a half. But am I doing something wrong? Am I taking in enough calories. Usually I eat or drink between 80-100 grams of protein; about 30 grams in carbs.

Any suggestions...I just don't want to revert to my old ways, which is "Oh well, if I am doing everything right and not losing, I should just go ahead and eat the things I know will stall my weight loss.

Maybe I have just hit a plateau....ANY thoughts?

[PhotoNut 7]

I just started mushies this past friday.

I think that's your answer. You've gone from liquids to a more solid food. It's very normal to gain a few pounds at this stage. But don't let it concern you. Once your body gets adjusted it will fall back off in no time at all. I'm sure you've heard people say that the first six weeks is for healing and you shouldn't be concerned about weight loss. If not, then you just did. *grins* Any weight loss prior to getting that first fill is considered a bonus. Besides, you know it's not logical to keep up a 28 pound per month loss. You'd be a sack of lose skin! Yuck!

Get your mind focused on the goal of 2 pounds per week and you'll get settled into the groove.

You're doing a wonderful job! Relax and enjoy the ride!

[NJGirl 0]

Thanks PhotoNut!

[IVANinNJ 0]

That Protein intake sounds sort of high, I could be wrong, but I think 60 grams is the usual daily goal. If you are drinking Protein drinks, take a look at the calorie content of those things.

Be patient, give your body a chance to adapt to new situation.

[NJGirl 0]

Thanks, Ira. My doctor suggests a goal of 80-100 grams per day, many of the Protein drinks I utilize are low calorie like Isopure only 160, and EAS only 110.

I must try to be patient though....I am a control freak and patience is not my strong suit.:nervous

[cashley 0]

patience is the hardest thing expecially in the begining.

Here are some things that might make you feel better...

*Some people don't loose at all until the 2nd or 3rd fill...

*Some people never average more then 1/2 - 1 pound per week. (your average is way higher then that)

*Everyone says "It's a gift to loose anything prior to the first fill

I was fustrated and tried of hearing the above statements since I didn't loose but 5 pounds until my second fill... now that I'm looking at it in hindsite I understand what everyone was trying to tell me.

The most imporatant # to tell if you are losing or if this is working is are you averaging (all your weeks divided by your total loss) 1 pound per week loss.

I know that sounds hard when you're staying the same week after week.

[NJGirl 0]

Thanks so much! I guess I should concentrate not on losing, but not gaining prior to my first fill!