HELP! Weight Gain

For some reason, I got down to 311 over the past weekend.  Since then I have been gaining a pound a day.  What gives?  No change in diet or exercise.  Getting frustrated.

Dan,
Are you exercising? If so, are you lifting weights? I found that at times, when I was lifting weights, the weight came off differently because at times I was building muscle.

I remember being in your shoes and weighing myself everyday. However, I made myself crazy with the scale at times! I got some great advice that I should follow the rules, exercise and limit weighing myself to a couple of times per week, so that I didn't drive myself insane!

Good luck, and I'm sure you will see the pounds adjust soon!

Erika

Seeing that you're just a couple months out, it is unlikely that you've actually gained weight.  Unless you are actually eating way off plan, it is likely that you are just experiencing normal fluctuations.... too much salt or constipation?  And, if the scale is torturing you, just weigh once a week.

Back to basics: protein, water, vitamins and exercise. Maybe increase your protein. I try to get 80-100 grams of protein a day. Keep a food diary to see if there is anywhere you can adjust. Check in with a dietitian for some tips.

You could change up your exercise program too. I try to do something different every month or two just so it stays fresh. Walking is always a constant with two dogs.

Good luck to you.

You'll make yourself crazy weighing yourself everyday. When my lapband was new and I was losing someone told me to pick a day and time to weigh yourself. Make that day and time your official weight for the week. Mine happens to be Saturday morning. In other words i can weigh myself everyday if I want but it only counts on Saturday morning, anthing else good or bad is a fluctuation.It takes a little while to actually beleive this in your head but hopefully it helps.  Good luck to you, you're doing great.

I echo the sentiments to stay off the scale! Just keep slogging- the weight will come off!