Plateau for almost 2 months (again!)

[M2G 1,836]

So this is not new to me. I plateaued for months 8 and 9 and lost a bit in month 10, then I've been plateaued again for months 11 and 12.

But I attend a support group and know a couple of RNY'ers and they have said "oh, go on a good old fashioned carb binge...it always works for me." LOL. I tried explaining to them that sleevers KEEP THEIR CALORIES, and therefore I don't know if it would work for me or just result in a gain.

I haven't tried it yet, and as I said this is not new for me. I have tried plenty of things (more Water, more exercise, more intense exercise, less calories, more calories, etc.) and my body will drop when it's ready. Not my favorite time schedule, but hey at least the scale still moves down.

I just wondered if anyone has heard this advice about having a carb day or a pig out day and if they have tried it since being sleeved. Thoughts and opinions welcome!

[longer-life 139]

I haven't had surgery yet but wanted to let you know many of us would do this on Weight Watchers and it worked. Something about "keeping the body guessing" and "energizing the metabolism". lol Not sure why, but it worked.

You look great though. Don't fret too much. :regular_smile:

[coops 1,790]

Hey M2G...

I haven't heard of this but I suppose upping your good carbs couldn't hurt. I stopped low carbing a while ago 'cos it wasn't making a huge impact on my weight loss... I upped my cals by adding good carbs about 2mths ago and I've lost a little more.

Actually, I was thinking about low carb again, just for a week or two to see if it helped shift a pound or two... perhaps we should have a carb day together...lol!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

M2G I have to tell you, I was never able to do extreme low carbs with a vigorous workout schedule. I NEEDED a good amount of healthy carbs daily to continue the weight loss. As it is now I'm still losing around 1 Lb per week (average), and I'm not even trying.

I did around 60g per day. I never let it go below 40g per day. Anything less for any extended period of time and my weight loss would absolutely stall. The amounts per person varies. Perhaps play around with them and see how each 10g per day affect you.

Hugs!! Regardless in my eyes you look fantastic! Don't forget to measure by tape and photos too. Our bodies are a many splendored thing. As you can see from my pictures in the last few months, though I've only lost about say... 6 Lbs - it looks like more than that.

[M2G 1,836]

Hey M2G...

I haven't heard of this but I suppose upping your good carbs couldn't hurt. I stopped low carbing a while ago 'cos it wasn't making a huge impact on my weight loss... I upped my cals by adding good carbs about 2mths ago and I've lost a little more.

Actually, I was thinking about low carb again, just for a week or two to see if it helped shift a pound or two... perhaps we should have a carb day together...lol!

Ha Coops! Ya, let me know and we can do it together. I didn't notice any big difference between 800/1,000 cals a day vs. 1,200/1,400 a day, but I'm guessing my carbs were still around the 40-50 range. The only thing that makes me worry is that I feel like I'm eating to lose and yet I'm mostly maintaining. I just am NOT done yet!!! (I know you know what I mean!)

[M2G 1,836]

M2G I have to tell you, I was never able to do extreme low carbs with a vigorous workout schedule. I NEEDED a good amount of healthy carbs daily to continue the weight loss. As it is now I'm still losing around 1 Lb per week (average), and I'm not even trying.

I did around 60g per day. I never let it go below 40g per day. Anything less for any extended period of time and my weight loss would absolutely stall. The amounts per person varies. Perhaps play around with them and see how each 10g per day affect you.

Hugs!! Regardless in my eyes you look fantastic! Don't forget to measure by tape and photos too. :smile1: Our bodies are a many splendored thing. As you can see from my pictures in the last few months, though I've only lost about say... 6 Lbs - it looks like more than that.

I have had a few days of higher carbs (like 70g or so) but I mostly do the low carb staying around 30-50. Aaack...the science is baffling to me. I don't understand it all. There are too many theories and what works for one doesn't always for another. I think your workout schedule is more intense than mine. lol. I know it has served you well.

You rock, and are still losing even after the pastics...that is awesome little lady!

[M2G 1,836]

I haven't had surgery yet but wanted to let you know many of us would do this on Weight Watchers and it worked. Something about "keeping the body guessing" and "energizing the metabolism". lol Not sure why, but it worked.

You look great though. Don't fret too much. :regular_smile:

Thanks Longer-Life, you are so sweet!

[SouthernSleever 228]

Stay away from High Fructose Corn Syrup/Fructose in general but I would go all out on glucose (pastas good breads fruits) and see what happens. I think the Fiber that you would be getting from those foods might give your body a little boost and kinda of a "Hey we are getting fed, maybe we can burn some of this leftover fat". I'm interested to see what happens!

[longer-life 139]

I'm interested to see what happens!

Me too! Can you be our guinea pig? :biggrin: