Losing SO slow

[XXLnomore 51]

I'm two months post op and have lost 45 lbs. Now, first off, that sounds good when I say it and it's great to lose even that much. BUT, 15 of it was the first week. I feel like this weight is moving SO slow. And it seems like I've been eating a lot more lately. It scares me. I use MFP to log calories and I eat mostly Protein but I seem to be hungry all the time again and have started eating sweets a little again.

Any advice?

[ElleG 394]

Breathe. It will come off. I would try to get away from the sweets. Don't cause ur self to think ur not doing well and ruin this for u. Could u have lost this much weight on ur own? Do u remember why u did this? Just know there will b stalls, get back on track with ur diet. U can do this!!!

[XXLnomore 51]

Thank you, Elle. It doesn't help that people ask me how much I've lost, like every other day! And when I feel I didn't do too good one day, I tell myself I'll get back to it tomorrow and then "tomorrow " ends up the same. It feels like I'm falling back into my old habits. But, I guess I've gotten too comfy with losing weight that I've slacked off. Yes, I can get back on track! I hope.

[music1618 879]

Thank you' date=' Elle. It doesn't help that people ask me how much I've lost, like every other day! And when I feel I didn't do too good one day, I tell myself I'll get back to it tomorrow and then "tomorrow " ends up the same. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> It feels like I'm falling back into my old habits. But, I guess I've gotten too comfy with losing weight that I've slacked off. Yes, I can get back on track! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I hope.[/quote']

Wow 45 lbs in 8 weeks that is awesome!!! You should Celebrate that. It comes to about 5 lbs a week.

My advice is this - try to find small victories. Instead of considering your entire day a failure because you ate some sweets - focus on your positive. Today my goal is to eat all my Protein. Tomorrow my goal is to cut out one bad item that I have been eating. My next goal is to cut out two bad items and so on. Since you log your food you can look back and choose items to eliminate. You have a lot to Celebrate, and I think as diet pros we are conditioned to say tomorrow will be different without really changing anything. It just causes a spiral of negative thoughts. Negative thoughts lead to doubting yourself. Doubting yourself leads to giving up. You have taken such a great positive step forward in the road to a new life. Start celebrating the small things and you will be amazed at how much easier it is.

If the same people keep asking about your weigh loss tell then that you are no longer concerned with silly numbers! I feel great and that is what matters.

[TX Patty 12]

My theory is that your body needs to recoup. You lose a bunch, it takes a break, then it starts again. You are only able to eat like an 1/8 of what you used to eat. Relax and enjoy the ride.

[Fairyluver75 12]

This is so me as well! Thank you for posting I've been feeling like a failure but when you look at the big picture, we've come along way and will continue to get to our goal. Don't let people try and get you down when they keep asking how much you've lost, slow and steady wins the race!

[cherieblake 0]

Me Too so discouraged!!! 21 pounds down post op 8/22. Doing everything except exercise, 1100 cal intake is not much BUT 21 lbs off is better than 21 ON!

And Really what do you say to those people whom ask "So, how much have you lost?" I'd like to say its none of your business! That's so rude! Why do people think it's ok to ask!

[Fairyluver75 12]

Me Too so discouraged!!! 21 pounds down post op 8/22. Doing everything except exercise' date=' 1100 cal intake is not much BUT 21 lbs off is better than 21 ON!

And Really what do you say to those people whom ask "So, how much have you lost?" I'd like to say its none of your business! That's so rude! Why do people think it's ok to ask![/quote']

I know right??? I have no idea what to say, usually I just say I'm closer to my goal. It really is none of their business, but I don't want to be rude either! Lol

[TurnThePage 220]

Just because someone asks a question doesn't mean you have to answer it--any politician will tell you that! If someone is rude enough to ask how much you've lost (close friends excluded), just smile and say I'm feeling fine, thanks and then change the subject.

Now, stop and think for a second. You're frustrated because your weight loss is slowing--but instead of upping the exercise and reviewing your food log for possible changes, you are choosing to eat more. Eh?? Time to reboot your brain and get back on track! Good luck and may your scale reward your new efforts soon!

[cinlfor 4]

My surgery was 8/7/13. With the 2 week pre-op diet I have lost 43 lbs. I am not sure if that is good or if I am loosing slow.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

My surgery was 8/7/13. With the 2 week pre-op diet I have lost 43 lbs. I am not sure if that is good or if I am loosing slow.

It is exactly what you said. It's 43 pounds and it's freaking amazing. You've lost a 5 year old in 2 months.

[hockeymumzie 181]

Its better to lose slow. Just be prepared for stalls. Some are long and some are short. We all have them. Best of luck to you.

HW 358 SW 344 CW 248 RNY 4/11/2013

[mzshay35 215]

I guess my 2week stall is over lost 10lbs in 3days so that's 40 surgery 8/28 dint know how still not eating good

Mz Shay

[vicki s 146]

groan..........I feel worse now...ive only lost 24 lbs and 11 of it was the first week, so only 13 lbs in 8 weeks...im scared!!....i too feel hungry all the time and i hear people say they are never hungry and have to set a clock and force themselves to eat WTF.....not me...i have to pace myself or i will eat too much...AND, I am on my 3rd weight loss surgery!!!

[music1618 879]

groan..........I feel worse now...ive only lost 24 lbs and 11 of it was the first week' date=' so only 13 lbs in 8 weeks...im scared!!....i too feel hungry all the time and i hear people say they are never hungry and have to set a clock and force themselves to eat WTF.....not me...i have to pace myself or i will eat too much...AND, I am on my 3rd weight loss surgery!!![/quote']

Vicki,

You are doing great woman!!! Hang in there and remember we are all here for you!