Gained 5Lbs Wth?

[billyvmom 128]

Sleeved sept 4th lost weeks 1-3 then stalled now I'm up 5lbs I have went through all this for what? Lose slow then gain. I'm very discouraged.

[Jeni Martin 26]

How many calories are you at? What is your exercise like?

[Ready4success 380]

Are you tracking your food? TOM? Water retention?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Try walking 2-3 miles a day and cutting carbs to 20-30 a day. It could also just be Water weight that will drop soon enough. Good luck.

[billyvmom 128]

I really haven't been walking but, also am not taking in more than 800 calories a day either.

[billyvmom 128]

Husband says its cuz I only poop once a week. I am about to knock it down to 400 calories a day if I don't start losing again

[Butterthebean 8,146]

It's not fat. It's Water retention and lack of BMs. You have not eaten enough to put back on that amount of fat. Knocking down your calories will make it worse. You're letting your frustration with the scale override your sense of reason. This is why people say to not weigh yourself too often. Patience is a virtue here. Just stick to your plan. Increase your Fluid intake. Decrease salt.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Husband says its cuz I only poop once a week. I am about to knock it down to 400 calories a day if I don't start losing again

I have that issue also even though I am taking Miralax, drinking Water and Fiber from gummies. It is probably because my diet is fairly low on carbs and veggies. For example, I am up 1.2 lb today. Just need to wait it out.

[billyvmom 128]

I just want this weight gone! It's making me crazy.

[IsB 209]

Getting some exercise should get your body moving. It sounds like everything is just frozen up. You need to move to jump start it.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I just want this weight gone! It's making me crazy.

I feel you. We all do. But do you want the weight gone, or the fat? Weight loss doesn't really matter, fat loss does. You know it's not fat gain so don't stress about it. It will happen but there will be ups and downs.

[RickM 1,753]

This article gives a good explanation of what is happening during a stall, and why you may gain a little during that time -

http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html

Hydration and patience are your friends. Also, be prepared for your weight to drop a little more slowly once things start up again - that initial loss is mostly glycogen (carbs) which burn quickly while it will be mostly fat that gets used once you start losing again, and fat burns more slowly (it's that 4 cal per gram for carbs & Protein vs. 9 cal per gram for fats thing - it works in reverse, too.) The good news is that once you do start dropping again, it will be mostly fat that you are losing, which is what we are here for!

[FishingNurse 1,211]

I agree with Butterthebean 100% its not fat. Keep doing what you're doing!

[syd5195 1]

I have that issue also even though I am taking miralax' date=' drinking Water and Fiber from gummies. It is probably because my diet is fairly low on carbs and veggies. For example, I am up 1.2 lb today. Just need to wait it out.[/quote']

I was told to take a stool softener every night. This has helped me a lot. Hang in there. It will happen for you.

[doxieville 799]

Fiddleman- you and i eat the same. Low carbs & miralax. What now works for me is to split the miralax. Try taking it am/pm. Works much better.

And OP (i think its billysmom?) listen to BTB. He really does know what he's talking about. I was feeling frustrated last month he talked me down. I went to see my NUT and we figured out I am VERY sensitive to carbs. So now i'm eating 20 or less carbs and unlimited fat (within reason) and calories. You need to eat to fuel your body. If you lower your intake even more, you will become very ill and not lose any weight. I know it's frustrating, but you need to step back and re-evaluate your plan. There IS a process to all this and it doesn't happen overnight. We all wish it did!!

Hang in there!