Scale not moving advice please

[T&tummy 0]

Let me first say that I am happy with my weight loss. I was banded march 20, 2009 and have lost 34lbs so far. However, much of that weight loss was in the first 3 weeks of my surgery. I have not lost anything since. I keep going between the same 3lbs and it is driving me crazy. Can anyone give me some advice? Here is what I ate today

egg whites and 2 turkey sausage

South beach bar

4oz meat loaf 2oz cream spinach (Boston Market)

I exercise 3 times a week for 30min on an elliptical trainer.

I will say that I do struggle to get my Water in. I get about 40-45oz i am trying to increase this.

In addition, I wanted to know how many carbs should I be eating a day? Thanks

[Libbyjane1976 1]

You are not eating enough. You are making healthy choices but you are not taking in enough calories especially for the amount you are working out.

Add in a lean cuisine into the mix or a piece of fruit or something. Good luck.

[JuneAct2 0]

Libby is right! You're not eating enough calories. Go to one of the websites that track your intake. I use the daily plate on www.livestrong.com. I can input my food, Water, and exercise and know exactly what I need to do. Either eat more, or less, or differently. It has a pie chart that shows fat/protein/carbs.

When you input your exercise and activity level, it will tell you how many calories to eat.

Also, be patient. I know you're ready to be slim and fit, but this isn't a race! I found I lose 5 lbs, then plateau for 10-14 days, then lose again. You're doing great!

[malissa 0]

That happened to me too. I find that unless I eat between 1,000 - 1,200 calories, my body holds it all.

I think it is that starvation mode thing...

Good Luck!

P.S. I also use livestrong.com to track my calories.

[Jaffa 5]

You can go to the bottom of my signiture and see what I eat for the last couple of months.

I am a guy, so you probably don't need as much Protein, but it doesn't really hurt, unless you get crazy with it.

I also lose about 2lbs every 4 days. I'm currently on 8 days without losing, but I'm not worried. I am tracking my calories in and calories out, and the weight loss will show up.

If you have time....try doing a little more time on the exercise and a little less intensity. I get my heart rate up to just 120ish and stay there for about 2 hours. It burns the same amount of calories and is easier to do everyday.

[~MyNewLife~ 0]

I have been going through the same thing and this is what I have done. I decide to stay off the scales except for Mondays and Friday. Mondays to see how "bad" i did over the weekend, to know what I need to work on the up coming week and Fridays to see what I did throughout the week. I have also started keeping a food journel as well. I think you really would be suprised at how many calories you are eating in a day if you truly count everything you drink or put in your mouth. I have also started eating around 90 grams of Protein a day and drinking 60 oz of Water each day. I take two Fiber bill at 9am and 3pm and chromium once a day everyday. I eat everythree hours starting at 7am(Protien Shake) snake (protein Bar) at 10, lunch around 1, snack (bar,cheese,or almonds) at 4 then dinner before 7. I eat the same time everyday. I walk 3 miles at least everyother day. I started this pretty strict a week ago, going on week #2 and I lost 4 pounds last week. I was stressing so much over everything, I decided to relax and do what I was suppose to, choose the right foods and write down everything stay between 1100 and 1200 calories a day and it worked for me. I truly think the protien water and 1200 calories is the key! Good luck and I wish you the best!

Carrie

[T&tummy 0]

I just really wanted to give a big THANKS:thumbup: to everyone who gave me advice. I did what you guys suggested and I am down 4lbs since my last post. I increased the amount of calories I was consuming, increased my exercise and Water.< /p>

[malissa 0]

That is GREAT!

Funny how eating too little can make you NOT lose weight. LOL

Hope things continue to go well!