Hit first plateau. Help?

[tmaangel1977 12]

I had gastric bypass surgery two months ago . Does anyone have suggestions on what I should do..

Like increase activity, Protein intake or something else. Please help

[BeagleLover 1,020]

No, just follow the rules... eat Protein first, veggies second and third, if you have more room, the carbs. Drink 64oz. of low or no calorie liquid per day. Do aerobic activity and lift weights as your energy level allows. Follow the program. This will pass.

I only weigh myself once a week.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Yeah, what she said. Stalls are like lovers....your first will probably won't be your last.

[Forsythia 882]

How many calories are you eating? You might consider upping them if you are on the low end of things. By two months out my nutritionist said I should be getting in between 800 and 1200 calories a day. For me, I lose more consistently when I am between 1000 and 1200, especially on days I am exercising. But this is what works for me. You need to experiment and see what works for you. Sadly, there is no one formula that is universal!

[PuraVida37 715]

Water and weight training!

[terrydumont46 1,954]

I was going to suggest the same thing that a previous poster said. sometimes a change up in calorie intake or change in the type of exercise you are doing is what you need to do to get out of a stall. but be aware that stalls do happen. just keep eating healthy and moving and you will break the stall

[sleeversue 93]

I feel for you. I had a two month plateau or stall. I finally lost a pound. Just stay on course, follow the program and get your exercise.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

You have to burn more calories then you are taking in to lose weight. If you are not exercising then start off slow with something as simple as dancing. If you are eating on the higher end of calories then you need to decrease them.

[enjoyinglife 313]

Hold the vision and trust the process.

[kmre 14]

I had an eight week stall plus two pound gain during months 5 and six post op. The discouragement was intense. I allowed myself to vent the emotional stress which helped. I searched for answers. My breakthrough came when I added magnesium tablets to my vit/minerals. Weight started dropping in 24 hours. If you decide to try this, be sure you clear it with your medical team. I am again losing approximately two pounds a week. I am a slow loser due to physical conditions which make it impossible for me to do any exercises.

Do well.

[tmaangel1977 12]

I finally broke my plateau. Ty 4 the advice

Edited November 19, 2014 by tmaangel1977