Ok, I've put this post off but I'm open to hear answers

I don't think I was open before now but I'm going to really try to read answers with an open mind. I have seen alot of posts the last few days about people "stuck" and not losing weight and I'm there as well. It's been 10 days and the scale hasn't moved at all - what gives? I'll tell you right up front that I don't want to hear (1) your body is healing or (2) any loss before restriction is a bonus. Save yourself the typing and me getting upset and upsetting you back :) How can a 230 lb woman take in 1200 calories and not lose? No, I am not exercising. Yes, I know I have to start and I plan to after this long weekend. Yes, I write down everything I eat. No, I have not cheated AT ALL since my operation July 24. Yes, I know this isn't a race. Losing 0 lbs in 10 days isn't racing by the way :) Yes, I know I shouldn't compare myself to others. Can ANYONE come up with something to calm me down? :( I'm usually very positive and excited but I don't understand why I am not losing. I am down 15 lbs in 5 weeks and YES I know that's a good rate but nothing in 10 days? Not a freaking thing. Thoughts? :)

Eat more calories. I'm afraid to say more because you scared me.

Awww! Melanie I am sorry I scared you!!! I really only bite people that I detest and you're not one of them :)

I'm just sooooooooooooooooooo frustated you know? I keep thinking that if I had stayed with WW I would be losing still. I know this is the best thing to happen to me. Sorry I'm so grumpy bumpy about it :)

Hey girl Not sure how many people will reply to this.. because you told us not to answer with any of the correct answers.. lol Are you getting your water in? You might not being eating enough. Have you been measuring? Amanda

You're so cute. They really are the right answers? Why does the body not release weight when you are healing then? I'll try to listen :) Yup I measure everything and my diet says 1.5L min and 2L max of water / day and I'm doing that. Not eating enough? Hey I could run with that one. Like Melanie said, maybe I am not getting enough. I'd be open to trying that! Love you, Mandy!

All I can say is that you will experience periods of time where you won't lose anything. Most people go through spurts like that and then one week, they'll lose 8-10 pounds. It's all a game of averages and you shouldn't expect to lose weight every single day. I also suggest that you reduce your caloric intake to a maximum of 1000 per day and see what that does. This may start a debate on daily caloric needs, but EVERYONE is different and NO ONE should tell you that you should have to consume a certain number of calories. Personally, I think you should find out what's right for you and ONLY you. Lastly, adding in an exercise program will also help the scales go down. Good luck!

 

Thanks Tricia, I'll try to be more patient. It's not one of my stronger suits. To be honest, I doubt that I'm getting in 1200 calories even as I don't eat all my food groups every day. 1000 - 1200 is probably my range. I'll get on the exercise band wagon this week ~ maybe it will be the solution to stop my whining. Thanks for your reply ~ I do appreciate everyone's support.

You know, I NEVER have eaten liess tha 1-1 1/2 cups of food! I didn't want to say anything about your 1/2 cup, only. I have always eaten on the high side of 1200-1500 calories, too. So, you can decide, hon. what works for one, may not work for the other!

I'm confused - did you think I was only eating 1/2 cup of food?

I could have sworn, when you'd list what you were eating, you'd say 1/2 cup of this or that! If I'm wrong, sorry, hon! i guess it was another SENIOR moment! ha