Nov Sleevers... What's Your Status?

[eclipse 67]

Sleeved 11/5. Weighed in at 280 and am 241 as of this morning. I'm having one or two Protein Drinks per day bc I just can't eat enough to get my Protein in. I have 1 egg w sautéed veggies an 2 turkey bacon slices for Breakfast and a little over 2 oz of meat with about 2 tbsp of veggies for lunch and the same for dinner. Sometimes I'll have a couple of whole grain crackers if I eat tuna or chicken salad.

I'm not tracking, but pay attention to carb counts and try to weigh or measure my food a few times a week. Generally I eyeball it though and eat until I'm no longer hungry.

I had a weak moment and ate some if my daughter's movie popcorn but it made me so sick that won't happen again! So not worth it! No sweets except sugar free hot chocolate. Sweets were my weakness before an probably account for 80 lbs of my excess weight!

[selbradey 321]

Surgery nov 19th

Todays weight 174

[melinda48 37]

I was sleeved 11/14/12 lost 21lbs so far, hit a couple of stalls too, have to keep working on my Water and Protein. Haven't started exercising yet, but I also thought it would go faster. And can also eat anything, sometimes up to 3/4 cup of food.< /p>

I haven't actually measured my food (since those first few weeks) but I'd say that (3/4 cup) sounds like me depending on the food. Some days I seem to be able to eat more than other days..BUT my problem is sluggish metabolism. I really have to keep my calories low to lose...have always been that way

My problem isn't sweets its more carbs like white rice,flour,pasta etc..

[kc5077 11]

I was sleeved 11/26. Ive lost 28 lbs so far with a 2 week stall at weeks 3-5. Can only eat 1/3 or 1/4 cup at a time depending on how dense the food is. I started out at 186 so im assuming weight loss will be slow since I started out a "lightweight".

[Mich grand 35]

Ok everyone... I was sleeved on Nov 12th' date=' and weighed 240.

My first week I lost 10 pds and my second another 10... Which was Awesome!!!

But since then "0" WTFudge is going on! :-(

This is my sample menu:

B: 1 EGG OR 5OZ Protein Shake

L: 4 SHRIMP OR 2OZ tuna

D: 2OZ SALMON OR 1/4 CRAB meat

SNACK: cheese STICK OR 5OZ Protein shake

I'm tracking my calories and I am under 300 - 350 max.

What is wrong???

Anyone else struggling???

Is this normal???[/quote']

YOU AREN'T EATING ENOUGH. HOW MUCH ARE YOU DRINKING?

[eclipse 67]

I haven't actually measured my food (since those first few weeks) but I'd say that (3/4 cup) sounds like me depending on the food. Some days I seem to be able to eat more than other days..BUT my problem is sluggish metabolism. I really have to keep my calories low to lose...have always been that way

My problem isn't sweets its more carbs like white rice' date='flour,pasta etc..[/quote']

If your metabolism is a problem you should make a concerted effort to do strength training. Increasing your muscle mass will help you to burn more calories throughout the day and night. Good luck!

[katsmeow 70]

I listened to what others did to get out of the stall. Eat more!!! It really works. I was in a 2-3 week stall. Starting eating more even added a few more carbs. I drink at least one Protein Drink a day. It will work for ya. I was sleeved nov. 14th.

[MPrado 19]

600 cals or less daily

When were you sleeved?

[MPrado 19]

If your metabolism is a problem you should make a concerted effort to do strength training. Increasing your muscle mass will help you to burn more calories throughout the day and night. Good luck!

So I just started working out. I was concentrating on cardio more than strength training. Do you think its better for us to do more strength? I know a good balance but I usually do 3 days of cardio and 2 days strength training.

[selbradey 321]

Nov 19th

[eclipse 67]

So I just started working out. I was concentrating on cardio more than strength training. Do you think its better for us to do more strength? I know a good balance but I usually do 3 days of cardio and 2 days strength training.

Cardio is good for your heart & lungs, but building your muscles is good for your metabolism and staves off the sagging extra skin bc it fills it with muscle. It's also good for your bones.

My surgeon said something interesting to me last month when I told him that I was having a hard time getting in my Calcium. He said right now it isn't a big deal bc I have my excess weight stressing my bones and keeping them strong, but as the weight comes off the calcium is especially important unless I stress my bones through resistance training.

Despite being morbidly obese, I was very active, just not consistently.

[Boston George 84]

Hit a stall this week. I went to the gym 3 times and worked out pretty hard. I don't understand how I eat less than 800 cals a day and still hit a stall? Kind of aggravating but I'm not going to let it get me down

[CoCo41 54]

Hit a stall this week. I went to the gym 3 times and worked out pretty hard. I don't understand how I eat less than 800 cals a day and still hit a stall? Kind of aggravating but I'm not going to let it get me down

Your not eating enough, the more you work out the more calories you need. Trying eating a little more and you will see the difference

[Boston George 84]

Your not eating enough' date=' the more you work out the more calories you need. Trying eating a little more and you will see the difference[/quote']

Thanks Coco! I will try that out :-)

[selbradey 321]

Doc and nut told me the same, increase calories (healthy ones)