discouraged

I will be 6 weeks out on Tuesday. I have lost 27 pounds total but nothing in the past 2 weeks. I walk, do my best with the protein and water intake, not perfecr but I get as close to those goals that I can. I know, I know, stall. But it is just so discouraging. I feel like I am failing. I am getting 400-600 calories a day. Should I up them? Would that help?

Hi Barbara

Your calorie count sounds pretty low to me... what did your nutritionist recommend?

Your body knows when it is not getting enough calories and sorta shuts down and hangs onto whatever it can. It also knows if it is getting too many... oh... never mind, we know about that one

You've lost over a pound every other day... that's quite a bit....

Hi Barbara,
I'll hit 7 weeks out in the morning, which is my weigh in day.  So far, I've lost 22 lbs.  My docs told me to eat 1000/1200 cals/day and 80+ protein and 64 oz liquids/day.  It sounds like you are not getting enough calories, etc.  Call your docs for their advise in the morning.  Are you exercising?  So far, I'm just walking daily (20-40 minutes) and swimming a few times a week (no so much this last week, cuz we cooled down a bit in California, but will get back on it today).  27 lbs in 6 weeks in awesome!!  Take it nice and slow....

Hey! Listen up! 27 pounds is great at 6 weeks out! I checked back, and at 6 weeks I had lost 24 lbs post-op.
I'm 61 years old, and this fat is well-entrenched. It isn't going away as quickly as it did 20 or 30 years ago! But it IS GOING -- FOR GOOD THIS TIME!
I will leave it to the "youngsters" and the guys to melt away overnight.
I'm not sure you are stalling. Depends on your definition of the word, I guess. I know my weight loss is not very consistent -- might weigh the same for a week or two, then suddenly drop 4 or 5 lbs.
Yes, your calorie intake sounds a bit low. Most plans are based on 800-900 a day. Upping a bit might help. Be sure this includes plenty of protein! Occasionally I will do a day of liquids only -- protein shakes, soup, water -- just to "confuse" my body.
I know everyone says this, and I will, too, because they're right:
1. RECORD YOUR MEASUREMENTS.
2. TAKE (AND POST) PICTURES.
When you feel "stalled," check measurements and look at pix. You will be motivated!
Keep track on your profile page - - spend time that you would have spent eating before! LOL - - and you will have a record of your accomplishment.
3.SET MINI-GOALS along the way -- and reward yourself (NON-food, of course) when you meet them.
(Pedicure, haircut, new shoes, day off work, time doing something just for YOU, etc)
4. HANG IN THERE! You're not alone on this ride! 

Don't be discouraged.....you are doing just fine. Stalls happen. I would up the calories a little....seems kind of low to me. But then....go by what your doctor recommends.

You will be losing inches if not pounds....change up your eating....sometimes that will jump start it again.

Hugs....connie d

Everyone is right.  Your calorie intake is too low.  my doctor says at least 700-900 per day.  If you increase your calories you may see a weight loss soon.  I know about stalls...I'm two months out and have probably hit three of them.  They are frustrating, but definately not uncommon.  I used to weigh myself every day because I was so happy to see the pounds going off.  Now that they're not melting off as quickly, I only weigh myself once a week.  I set goals of 10 pounds and when I reach it I don't even need a reward, the scale is reward enough.
YOU ARE NOT FAILING.  When was the last time you lost 27 pounds in 6 weeks, huh?  I did the measurement thing and it's amazing how much I've gone down.
Keep up the good work, and up those calories.
Jan

Hi Barbara,

 I tried to respond to your post earlier, but I'm having trouble with OH. Anyway, here goes!

A stall is defined by no weight or inches lost for 5 weeks or longer. You are just 6 weeks out and lost an average of 6.75 lbs a week the first four weeks. Your body needs time to catch up with itself, so please don't be discouraged. Just be patient! My doctor had me at the same calorie amount as you are doing for the first three months, so before you up your intake, I would certainly talk to the doctor's office. 

Did you take your measurements when you started your journey? If you did, do them again and you might be surprised to see how many inches you've lost. If you didn't do them, do them now because the next time the scale stops moving, you can retake them and see the changes there. 

My bet is that you will see movement on the scale soon. Really, don't change anything without talking to your doctor or nutritionist!

 

Hi Barb,

I consumed about 750 calories during the time when I was losing weight and then gradually increased my calories in order to maintain and not lose any more. I now eat about 1800 calories a day to maintain. I agree with the other posts that you need to follow the guidelines of your nutritrionist. For me, the magic number to remember was 70 ounces of protein and 70 ounces of water a day. Don't be discouraged and know that you are not on a race to reach your goal, keep following your rules and you will eventually get to your destination and goal!

Keep up the good work and congratulations on changing your life forever.

Kathie

Barbara,

Haven't been on here a whole lot lately, but my journey was full of stalls and so long as you stay the course and take the suggestions from your NUT and others that have walked this road, you should do fine. 

Our program was not about calories, but protein intake and fluids; most days I got in between 75 and 90 grams of protein per day and the fluid was a given, also we were supposed to have no more than 10 grams of fat per meal, with a limit of 39 total per day.  If you don't do it already, use a site such a Sparkpeople or Fitday to log your intake daily, it helps in two ways, one is to keep track and the other is accountability.  You are early out, so I'm not sure what you are allowed to eat yet, but when you get to eating and a stall**** shake it up by not eating the same old things day in and day out, we sometimes need to trick our bodies.  

Most of what I said, has probably already been addressed, but I wanted to tell you, that I have always felt like the Queen of Stalls, but I have come within close distance to my personal goal and am very happy with the outcome.

Best wishes, Laureen 

I have hit a couple stalls and take a day and eat small portions but what I want and no exercise. Then I get back on my food plan WW. It always restarts me,