WHY IS THE SCALE GOING UP

[imworthit31 17]

Hey everyone I️ was sleeved 10/20/17 before my 2 week liquid diet I️ was 344 my surgery date I️ was 327 my 1 month I️ was 297 now the scale says I️ gained 3 pounds and I’m barely eating 500 calories a day am I doing something wrong I’m on solid foods at this phase I’m getting my liquids and getting in Protein not eating junk foods plz help

[cbc1975 14]

What r you doing for exercise?

These are my rules I stick too
Rule # 1 it’s only a number it’s how your clothes feel and how you feel.
Rule # 2
Lifting weight or resistance training of some sort is a must. Your muscle that you tone and build will use the fat as energy and infact you could way more but be smaller if that makes sense.

I was heavy into powerlifting but won’t be anymore since I was sleeved as being over 300lbs is not good for your heart or joints.


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[imworthit31 17]

What r you doing for exercise?

These are my rules I stick too
Rule # 1 it’s only a number it’s how your clothes feel and how you feel.
Rule # 2
Lifting weight or resistance training of some sort is a must. Your muscle that you tone and build will use the fat as energy and infact you could way more but be smaller if that makes sense.

I was heavy into powerlifting but won’t be anymore since I was sleeved as being over 300lbs is not good for your heart or joints.


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I️ have only been walking haven’t been cleared for anything more then that... also with barely get in 500 calories a day I️ was just surprised... how far out are you on this journey and how many calories do you consume daily

[cbc1975 14]

I️ have only been walking haven’t been cleared for anything more then that... also with barely get in 500 calories a day I️ was just surprised... how far out are you on this journey and how many calories do you consume daily

Sleeved nov 11/17

I’m getting about 600-800 calories in.
I’m aiming for 40/40/20 macro on my nutrition. When I was lifting hard I’d consume 5000 calories plus a day. I had lots of muscle mass but I couldn’t get below 22% body fat. Then of course bad habits took over. And my weight became a battle

I walk 1.5 miles in 40 minutes on a treadmill at 7 incline. I’m going to start lifting Jan 1, but for muscle tone only. My days of powerlifting are over.

Protein will help preserve your muscle and force your body to use fat cells as energy.

How do your clothes fit?


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[imworthit31 17]

Sleeved nov 11/17

I’m getting about 600-800 calories in.
I’m aiming for 40/40/20 macro on my nutrition. When I was lifting hard I’d consume 5000 calories plus a day. I had lots of muscle mass but I couldn’t get below 22% body fat. Then of course bad habits took over. And my weight became a battle

I walk 1.5 miles in 40 minutes on a treadmill at 7 incline. I’m going to start lifting Jan 1, but for muscle tone only. My days of powerlifting are over.

Protein will help preserve your muscle and force your body to use fat cells as energy.

How do your clothes fit?


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They are fitting more comfortable especially my jeans there not cutting into my stomach I️ have extra room I’m able to fit in a xl shirt in some places before it was a 3x or2x... thank you for replying I️ appreciate your help good luck on your journey [emoji4]...... I’ve been mostly doin meats since they have the most Protein I️ don’t get my protein from shakes because after surgery they all made me nauseous I️ have tried them all

[cbc1975 14]

They are fitting more comfortable especially my jeans there not cutting into my stomach I️ have extra room I’m able to fit in a xl shirt in some places before it was a 3x or2x... thank you for replying I️ appreciate your help good luck on your journey [emoji4]...... I’ve been mostly doin meats since they have the most Protein I️ don’t get my protein from shakes because after surgery they all made me nauseous I️ have tried them all

No prob. Everyone has a different story. Once you are cleared.... pick up a dumbbell. It will help you immensely.

From what you just said there tells me your muscles are preserving themselves. I.e. clothes fitting better


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[Mhy12784 423]

Gained 3 pounds in how long? A month?

Just treat it like a marathon and not a sprint. Keep doing the right things and you'll get to where your going

[imworthit31 17]

Gained 3 pounds in how long? A month?

Just treat it like a marathon and not a sprint. Keep doing the right things and you'll get to where your going

It was goin down slowly every week and then the next day it went up I️ know that’s the biggest struggle not comparing yourself to others and being patient

[Ang~10~17~17 22]

I was sleeved on 10/17/17 . I had one week that I gained 2lbs then lost 6lbs the next week. The week I gained I was having a hard time getting in my Protein. I was only getting like 30 grams a day. I started writing everything down again and planned a little better and I’m back in track. Good luck to you!

[Mhy12784 423]

16 minutes ago, imworthit31 said:

It was goin down slowly every week and then the next day it went up I️ know that’s the biggest struggle not comparing yourself to others and being patient

So it went up in a day? Unless you ate 10,000 calories it means nothing I wouldn't stress it

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

It went up in a day lol
Come on..that's not fat. Probably just Water weight. Our body fluctuates. If it makes you this crazy don't weigh everyday there really is no point. Once a week or once every two weeks will help you avoid noticing these things. Keep your Fluid up it will go away

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[JerseyJules 862]

#1 STAY OFF THE scale DAILY!!!! weigh in weekly, I fluctuate as much as 5lbs a day from morning to night when I weight daily. Its Water weight.

#2 get a body fat monitor and check your body fat % weekly instead of focusing on weight. You can get them on Amazon for about $25 and are easy to use.

Edited November 26, 2017 by JerseyJules

[Sullie06 1,024]

Don't weight yourself everyday, it will make you crazy. My scale fluctuates so crazy if I weigh myself everyday. Gaining 2 pounds in one day is not fat, it's Water. Up your Fluid intake if you can. Also if your stalled a bit you may need to increase your calories as well. I would stall when they were to low.

[Patrick powers 41]

Really?? up my calories? Cool

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[JerseyJules 862]

On 11/27/2017 at 3:13 PM, Patrick powers said:

Really?? up my calories? Cool

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Well within reason..lol I fluctuate between 1800 and 2400 a day. depending..But Im also a 220 lb man, so you need to see where you need to be at calorie wise.