Why Am I Dropping Weight So Slowly?

[TexasGal82 25]

If it makes you feel any better, I'm 7 days out and have only lost 4 pounds. Disappointed but also trying to trust in the process. Also, I'm purposely trying to be mindful of my Protein intake so that I don't muscle waste. We have to remember that the weight on the scale is just a number and not indicative of the whole picture. I was just thinking that surely 80% of my stomach weighs atleast a couple pounds! ????

[momfromjersey22 403]

You're doing just great! How much we lose at first all depends on a lot of different things....starting weight (the lower the starting weight, the less lost at first) age, gender (males lose SO MUCH FASTER!) .

Yeah, a pound a day is great for the first few weeks. But don't expect that rate of loss to continue. Expect a stall soon (the dreaded 3 week stall) and after that, the weight loss happens at a more "normal" rate (2-4 pounds a week). Just follow your plan, keep hydrated, move a little, and you should continue to lose at a fairly steady pace. Try not to compare yourself to others, either. Good luck and congrats!

Can you help me? I take in 80-100 grams of Protein a day, speed walk on the treadmill for 1/2 to 45 min a day and incorporate some chicken, veg & fruit, and get all my Water plus some in. I am not losing how I think I should be. Any suggestions, corrections?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

You're doing just great! How much we lose at first all depends on a lot of different things....starting weight (the lower the starting weight, the less lost at first) age, gender (males lose SO MUCH FASTER!) .

Yeah, a pound a day is great for the first few weeks. But don't expect that rate of loss to continue. Expect a stall soon (the dreaded 3 week stall) and after that, the weight loss happens at a more "normal" rate (2-4 pounds a week). Just follow your plan, keep hydrated, move a little, and you should continue to lose at a fairly steady pace. Try not to compare yourself to others, either. Good luck and congrats!

Can you help me? I take in 80-100 grams of Protein a day, speed walk on the treadmill for 1/2 to 45 min a day and incorporate some chicken, veg & fruit, and get all my Water plus some in. I am not losing how I think I should be. Any suggestions, corrections?

Have you talked to your NUT? You may just be on a normal stall.

[jess9395 5,449]

Yeah ditto what others have said, a pound a day is a LOT!!!! It will slow and stall and start back up again throughout the process. Keep your expectations realistic! You won't keep losing it this FAST be happy!

[momfromjersey22 403]

You're doing just great! How much we lose at first all depends on a lot of different things....starting weight (the lower the starting weight, the less lost at first) age, gender (males lose SO MUCH FASTER!) .

Yeah, a pound a day is great for the first few weeks. But don't expect that rate of loss to continue. Expect a stall soon (the dreaded 3 week stall) and after that, the weight loss happens at a more "normal" rate (2-4 pounds a week). Just follow your plan, keep hydrated, move a little, and you should continue to lose at a fairly steady pace. Try not to compare yourself to others, either. Good luck and congrats!

Can you help me? I take in 80-100 grams of Protein a day, speed walk on the treadmill for 1/2 to 45 min a day and incorporate some chicken, veg & fruit, and get all my Water plus some in. I am not losing how I think I should be. Any suggestions, corrections?

Have you talked to your NUT? You may just be on a normal stall.

Not yet, was just seeing if what I'm taking in is what everyone else is, thanks

[Pejela 45]

To Santiago Draco and xrayyoung22, thanks for your motivation. But if 1 pound a day is the norm, I embrace that fact with enthusiasm.

my NUT said the lbs are not an indication of weightless the percentage of fat is the most important not your BMI but your amount of fat in your body, I have lost .5% in a week post op and I'm excited about it, I only have lost 6.6 lbs post op be positive and be careful of too much weight loss at once, I am meeting quite a few people that lost 70lbs in two months and now are dealing with ailments due to rapid weight loss life threatening and debilitating. It's about getting healthy and having a strong tool. Good luck on your journey!