Please Help

[Lisa the loser 13]

I am 9 1/2 weeks post op and am currently down only 27 pounds, In comparision to mostly everyone I see I am losing so so slow. Please help!! any sugestions ??? I feel like I do what I am supposed to I do somtimes forget my Vitamins but that will not effect my weight?? Anyways any input you all can give would be helpful.

[kellyw74 258]

I really think that is GREAT weight loss. That is almost 3lbs a week if you do the math!! I know that everyone wants the weight to come off quickly and compare themselves to everyone else.

I think you are doing great! AND the slower you lose it, the less skin you will have, so be happy about that at least!

Kelly

[Foxbins 625]

If you post what you are eating each day it will help. Are you measuring your food? Counting calories? Exercising?

[Lisa the loser 13]

I really think that is GREAT weight loss. That is almost 3lbs a week if you do the math!! I know that everyone wants the weight to come off quickly and compare themselves to everyone else.

I think you are doing great! AND the slower you lose it, the less skin you will have, so be happy about that at least!

Kelly

Thanks Kelly, I will try to keep that in mind.

[Lisa the loser 13]

If you post what you are eating each day it will help. Are you measuring your food? Counting calories? Exercising?

example:

Breakfast: 4-6 ounce Atkins shake

Lunch: 1/2 cup turkey chili Beans

snack: string cheese

dinner: 3-4 oz baked fish 1/4 cup mixed veggies

[Foxbins 625]

Thanks--your intake appears to be on track. How much do you have to lose? "Lightweights" (those who have less than 100 lbs to lose) lose about the same percentage of weight as bigger people, but because they are smaller the pounds are fewer--does that make sense? Someone with 100 lbs to lose who loses 27 lbs has lost 27% of their excess weight, whereas someone with 200 lbs to lose who loses 54 lbs has still lost only 27% of their excess weight.

If I were you, I would not compare myself to others. I figured out early on that I would not be losing 75 lbs in three months like some people. However, I kept at it, haven't become discouraged because the scale keeps moving down, and I'm 26 lbs. from goal.

Keep plugging along and don't lose heart!

[Lisa the loser 13]

Thanks--your intake appears to be on track. How much do you have to lose? "Lightweights" (those who have less than 100 lbs to lose) lose about the same percentage of weight as bigger people, but because they are smaller the pounds are fewer--does that make sense? Someone with 100 lbs to lose who loses 27 lbs has lost 27% of their excess weight, whereas someone with 200 lbs to lose who loses 54 lbs has still lost only 27% of their excess weight.

If I were you, I would not compare myself to others. I figured out early on that I would not be losing 75 lbs in three months like some people. However, I kept at it, haven't become discouraged because the scale keeps moving down, and I'm 26 lbs. from goal.

Keep plugging along and don't lose heart!

I see what your saying, I did start with 80 ponds to lose. Thank you this helps

[Deakay 15]

I started out with 100 lbs to lose, have lost 38 pounds in 13 weeks......but I DID have to up my calorie intake and try to get more calories with less carbs for it to work out. Give it some time....I thought I was going slow but my surgeon is thrilled.

[twoboysandagirl 109]

That menu wouldnt reach my Protein goals are you getting at least 70 grams of protein a day? That looks close to what I ate but add a Protein Shake or two.

[Tamz 8]

example:

Breakfast: 4-6 ounce Atkins shake

Lunch: 1/2 cup turkey chili Beans

snack: string cheese

dinner: 3-4 oz baked fish 1/4 cup mixed veggies

I have the atkins shakes .. they are not enough Protein for 1 day. At least not one. Also, they are higher in fat. Try a different type of Protein Drink. I use the GNC Wheybolic extreme 60 they are delish. Especially the chocolate. 3 scoops is 60grams of Protein and only 10 fat calories. It is extremely low on fat, sugar and carbs. I have lost 31 lbs since June 1 (pre op diet start date) and of that 31 - 25 has been since my surgery date of June 9th. You can do it!!!!!!!!!

[coops 1,790]

I am 9 1/2 weeks post op and am currently down only 27 pounds, In comparision to mostly everyone I see I am losing so so slow. Please help!! any sugestions ??? I feel like I do what I am supposed to I do somtimes forget my Vitamins but that will not effect my weight?? Anyways any input you all can give would be helpful.

Hello Lisa,

At 9 1/2 weeks I had lost 29lb and I had just over 100lb to lose... I don't think you are a slow loser at all... I think you are doing well and over a quarter of the way to goal... in just 9 1/2 weeks... that is pretty good!!

One thing that I tend to do - as I am a real slow loser, but still losing - is to up my Water intake... sometimes that really helps!

I did make a massive mistake, and that was comparing myself to others... my body is just resistant to change and doesn't like getting rid of any fat! A couple of mths ago I hit a major stall where I didn't see any scale movement for about 6 weeks... that took me to a real dark place... fortunately I came on here...read some great stuff and didn't lose my mind completely!

Keep doing what you are doing... don't compare and try to enjoy the journey... it will come off, but we are all different and, I think, that is a good thing =]

[Lisa the loser 13]

I started out with 100 lbs to lose, have lost 38 pounds in 13 weeks......but I DID have to up my calorie intake and try to get more calories with less carbs for it to work out. Give it some time....I thought I was going slow but my surgeon is thrilled.

great thank you!

[Lisa the loser 13]

That menu wouldnt reach my Protein goals are you getting at least 70 grams of Protein a day? That looks close to what I ate but add a Protein shake or two.

will do thanks

[Lisa the loser 13]

I have the Atkins shakes .. they are not enough Protein for 1 day. At least not one. Also, they are higher in fat. Try a different type of Protein Drink. I use the GNC Wheybolic extreme 60 they are delish. Especially the chocolate. 3 scoops is 60grams of Protein and only 10 fat calories. It is extremely low on fat, sugar and carbs. I have lost 31 lbs since June 1 (pre op diet start date) and of that 31 - 25 has been since my surgery date of June 9th. You can do it!!!!!!!!!

I guess I was confused, I have the GNC wheybolic extream 60 and my dr told me it had too many calories ?? I dont have it in front of me but I thought it had 260 per serving??

[Lisa the loser 13]

Hello Lisa,

At 9 1/2 weeks I had lost 29lb and I had just over 100lb to lose... I don't think you are a slow loser at all... I think you are doing well and over a quarter of the way to goal... in just 9 1/2 weeks... that is pretty good!!

One thing that I tend to do - as I am a real slow loser, but still losing - is to up my Water intake... sometimes that really helps!

I did make a massive mistake, and that was comparing myself to others... my body is just resistant to change and doesn't like getting rid of any fat! A couple of mths ago I hit a major stall where I didn't see any scale movement for about 6 weeks... that took me to a real dark place... fortunately I came on here...read some great stuff and didn't lose my mind completely!

Keep doing what you are doing... don't compare and try to enjoy the journey... it will come off, but we are all different and, I think, that is a good thing =]

Thanks so much, I needed to hear that.