One month out

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

One month out of surgery and I'm feeling like this didn't do anything. In the last week I have gained 4 lbs from what? I don't know. I barely eat all day, Protein is my main goal, I drink so much Water and barely snack and when I do it's on pepperoni and cheese.... What am I doing wrong? I've started the gym last week and do an hour of cardio every day.. This is super discouraging and makes you want to give up. Can anyone help?

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You aren't necessarily doing anything wrong. But, without knowing what you are doing it is hard to tell.

Are you tracking your food?

What is your Protein target?

Are you reaching your protein target every day?

Are you drinking at least 64 oz of Fluid?

Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed?

Remember, none of us lose at a constant or steady rate. We all experience stalls and slow downs and just about everyone stalls about three weeks after surgery.

Have you talked to your NUT about your concerns? What does he or she say?

Embrace the Stall

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

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This is what I've eaten today.. Any advice or parenting? Lol

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You could always add in some high-Protein snacks: Greek yogurt, string cheese, turkey, tuna, Peanut Butter, etc. make good options.

[angelb429 3]

I can't believe you can eat any of that. I am 2 days short of a month and I'm still struggling with broth and Jello

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[brittanylau 42]

I can't believe you can eat any of that. I am 2 days short of a month and I'm still struggling with broth and Jello

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That's crazy! I haven't had a problem since starting purées, and my NUT and Doctor told me I have no restrictions

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[LanetteHill 2]

I use Baritastic is just a super great app. makes no demands. just lets you record everything you do. food, Water, exercise, weight and inches.

[Lily461 33]

I'd cut out the high fat/high sodium Protein like pepperoni and cheese. I'd stick to low-fat Protein only and increase Water intake.

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[ridgerunner 115]

Hormones, where you are in your cycle, can wreak havoc on weight gain or loss. Also I would take a look at the sodium content of what you are eating. I can tell you right now you mention pepperoni and that's very high in sodium. If you are using a food journal like MyFitnessPal you can look at your daily sodium intake. Just my humble opinion. Keep plugging away.

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I stopped using myfitnesspal just because I felt like the calories it said I should be taking in was no where close to what I could meet.. I'm so lost in this journey right now because I don't even know what I can eat anymore!

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I am pre op and had the oppisite problem with myfitpal, it was allowing way too many calories...but then I discovered that you can go to:

SETTINGS

PROFILE

GOALS

CALORIE AND MACRONUTRIENT GOALS

CALORIES

To change it to what ever your personal goal is. (You can also change the macro settings on Protein, carbs and fat)