lost 4 lbs since MAY 2 WHATS UP ????????
How many calories and carbs are you getting a day?
How much protein and water are you getting?
These are all factors when weight loss stalls.
My weight loss slowed down at 6 months post-op and I noticed I had less restriction. I reviewed what I was eating (I track my food on myfitnesspal.com) and realized the bulk of my protein was coming from soft sources like protein shakes, cheese, Greek yogurt, beans.
I changed to dense protein, mainly tender beef and seafood, and saw my weight loss resume and felt a lot of restriction. Dense protein fills you up with a small amount and keeps you full longer. I can eat 8 oz. of Lentil soup with no problem but 4 oz. of steak fills me right up.
Limiting my carbs to less than 40 grams per day was also instrumental for my continued weight loss. When my carbs got too high my weight loss slowed.
Review what you are eating and make appropriate adjustments. Cut out slider foods like bread, rice, potato, chips, carbs in general. You can eat slider foods all day long and feel no restriction.
Dense protein and regular physical activity were responsible for me reaching my weight loss goal and maintaining.
The plan my surgeon gave me is as follows;
1. Eat 600-800 calories per day when losing weight.
2. Minimum 70 grams of protein daily.
3. Minimum 64 oz. liquids.
4. Limit carbs to less than 40 grams per day.
5. Regular exercise/physical activity. I didn't join a gym but I bought a bike and fired the lawn service.
6. Track what you eat to keep accountable.
Best of luck,
George
