what am i doing wrong?

mina · October 19, 2011

so I had surgery june 11th and have a lost 46 lbs since the surgery.. I am very happy with my weight loss. I eat basically anything I want but try my best not to eat horribly. I am exercising. Lately I haven't liked my eating habits (eating chips, ice cream, etc) and I haven't lost in a couple of weeks.. so I decided to go back on the liquid diet phase. Initially, i was just going to do 3 days but decided to extend it. I just finish the 4th day (i do crystal light, tea w/ a little honey, Water, Protein Shakes, Soup broth, ) and so far I'VE LOST ZERO POUNDS. so should i continue with the liquid diet or increase my caloric intake?

Tiffykins · October 19, 2011

You should probably cut carbs, increase Protein and stick to clear fluids. Eat Protein rich and dense foods, set a meal plan and schedule and stick to it.

Liquid diets won't guarantee weight loss and can actually cause Water retention.

Raine · October 19, 2011

46lbs in 4 months is great weight loss. What Tiff said is the best way to go about it. Getting your Protein in via food is much better for you than the shakes. Congratulations on your weight loss to date!

Thomas CPA · October 19, 2011

Losing weight is basic math burn more calories then taking in.

Your body metabolism adjusts after time and you need to confuse it. Sometimes taking in more calories gets body out of starvation mode.

Also, change up exercise pattern. Hit treadmill and adjust speed and incline every one to two minutes. My personal trainer will have me, for example, start at 3.5 mph then move up to 6 then drop to 4 move up to 7 and so one.

Eat carbs before working out as they will burn first followed by more built up carbs in body. After exercise eat Protein to support muscles.

Don't sweat the once in awhile cheating with chips, just put a limit on it and don't go overboard and revert back to old eating habits. For instance, today I had to drive 400 miles and got a Mcdonald's grilled chicken sandwich and fries. I got rid of the bun and dressing and limited the fries to about 10 threw rest of stuff away.