Weight-loss slowed after starting exercise?

[AJP 132]

So started exercising 2 weeks ago. Granted not full bore but easing myself into it since I haven't gotten clearance for more than biking/walking yet and haven't exercised on about 8 yrs. Going 3x week for about 45 min. Enough to do cardio and a few leg reps. I'm 8 weeks post-op today. Have been losing about 5 lbs week. Since I've started exercising it's dropped to at least half that. I know yes I'm still losing but I haven't increased my calories. Still between 500-700 most days (Some days are less than 500) and 60g Protein. What am I missing?

[sassysleever76 97]

I’m 8.5 weeks post op, just started working out with a trainer and it seems as if I might gain a lb this week!!! Ugh 😑 but I figure if we keep the pace, it’ll all wash out in the end. Good luck!

[WCS 1]

AJP. Congratulations on your weight loss. Once exercise starts I found it better to measure in inches lost rather than lbs. As sassyleever76 stated you may even gain in a given week. Rest assured though, you are on the right track. Muscles weigh more than fat but they burn calories. Keep up the good work.

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[Bryn910 519]

When you start exercising your body needs to adjust. You must give it time. The weight loss via the scale will show up. I suggest taking pics and measurements to see the change because the scale won’t show it for weeks and sometimes months. Be sure to switch up the workouts as well so your body can go into a bit of a shock. We lose so much weight directly post op because our bodies are in shock and we are eating so little. As we are able to eat more and a wider variety of foods, along with working out, our bodies need time to adjust

[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

Check your measurements. Sometimes, the body shape changes when the scale doesn't. Trust me. I'm 2 years out and its still changing, even though I bounce back and forth between 152 and 162.