A stall AND weight gain, 9 weeks out

[GSleeve822 394]

I know this is an overly talked about topic but I'm 9 weeks out, this last week I lost 1.4 lbs and in the last 2 days, I gained 2 lbs. Like, really? I'm not doing anything different or crazy. I will say that along with the weight gain, I'm all of a sudden real hungry too. Help

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[FrankyG 1,450]

Are you near to starting your period? Because that typically causes hormone fluctuations and cravings along with bloat and weight gain.

You'll see this happen lots and sometimes it won't be because of your cycle - just random gains of 1-3 pounds due to hormone craziness (fat stores hormones, so as you lose fat, all those hormones get flooded back into your system and can cause weight gain and super fun crazy mood swings too!), Water retention due to eating certain foods or too much salt, the weather, what color your best friend's hairdresser's cousin wore on Monday...

In other words, it happens and sometimes there is no real reason or explanation. You just roll with it.

But the good news is small weight fluctuations are usually resolved within a few days and you'll see a drop in weight again soon.

Just stick to your Protein and Water goals, log all of your food so you know you're on track as far as calories go, and keep the carbs from creeping up too high, and you'll be fine.

Edited June 9, 2016 by FrankiesGirl

[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

I agree it could be hormonal... i was due a week go... i am late... and i gained 1 pound this week.... so it quite possibly could be it...

I just wish my cycle would go back to normal already!! I've been feeling bloated and PMS for almost 2 weeks now!

[GSleeve822 394]

Thank you guys. My periods have been very out of whack so it's possible I could be pms, plus I have been coockoo. I just don't want this to keep happening. I am right around the weight that I usually get to before I get to a plateau and never get smaller than this. I'm scared this is happening. I felt like the surgery would help me get past this weight and I'm sure it will, it's just a little nerve racking.

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[Babbs 14,680]

Our bodies use glycogen for short term energy storage. Glycogen is not very soluble, but it is stored in our muscles for quick energy -- one pound of glycogen requires 4 lbs. of Water to keep it soluble, and the average glycogen storage capacity is about 2 lbs. So, when a patient is not getting in enough food, the body turns first to stored glycogen, which is easy to break down for energy. Then when 2 lbs. of glycogen is used a patient will also lose 8 lbs. of water that was used to store it -- voila -- the "easy" 10 lbs. that most people lose in the first week of a diet.

However, when the body stays in a caloric deficit state the body starts to realize that this is not a short-term problem. Then the body starts mobilizing fat from adipose tissue and burning fat for energy. But the body also realizes that fat can't be used for short bursts of energy. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, and rebuilding the glycogen stores. As it puts back the 2 lbs. of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs. of water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though the patient might still be losing energy content to their body, the weight will not go down or it might even gain for a while as the retention of water dissolves the glycogen that is being reformed and stored.

[GSleeve822 394]

So.... anything I can do or is this just a natural process?

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

None of us lose weight at a constant or steady rate. Stalls, slow downs, and Water weight fluctuations are common. If you intend to lose a substantial amount of weight, you will experience stalls.

Just follow your program.

Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids.

Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed.

Exercise when cleared.

Stay off the scale.

And, Embrace the Stall

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

[Polara 66]

Around the start of my period, I tend to gain about 1-1.5 pounds in Water weight that goes away a few days after it starts. Generally, I have been maintaining between 148-150 for the past month and a half or so and my goal was 150. I just keep following the dietary guidelines my surgeon and nutritionist have given me, and things have worked out well . If you stick to the diet and activity guidelines you've been given, I am pretty sure you will be fine!

Like others have said, stalls happen...so don't worry! I was told by my surgeon that even if you stall, you will still lose inches because your body is just catching up with the weight loss, so sometimes keeping track of your measurements can really help out!

[stephenmarksarro 3]

Feeling encouraged thanks gals (I'm a guy but needed to hear some of this)

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