losing to much weight?? WOW...

Hi LW's.  I dont post much, but I read here every night.  I have a question.  I am still losing weight and I am almost 18 months out.  I have a call into my Nut, but I thought I would ask you guys too.  I think I need to add more calories, but I am having a hard time eating more food!    I can eat some sugar, and carbs.  However greasy things make me dump.  I get between 60-85 grams protein a day and it seems when I add more protein, I lose weight.  I pretty much stay with the same foods, (I like a routine!) and its easier for me.  What can I add that has more calories, but is still good for you?? I dont eat much meat, it sits pretty heavy in my pouch, maybe 2 oz or so is all I can tolerate.  I still do a protein shake every morning, its 300 calories and 55 grams protein, which takes me 2+ hours to finish.  I eat dry roasted nuts for a snack at work.  I can eat salads but not many calories there!  I NEVER thought I would be 20 lbs under where I wanted to bounce back to.  I maybe get 1500 calories a day..not enough I think.  Any thoughts would be welcome!  And thanks!!       Joan

I seriously had the same problem. For quite some time! Now I am over where I want to be - go figure.

The only way I managed to put weight on is carbs, a very slippery slope. (That and I am on meds now that make me hungry all of the time...) Now I am on a detox from carbs and sugar and getting myself back in line!

The best way in my opinion to gain would be through increasing fats, like nuts, avocado etc. Perhaps you could also try whole grain carbs, higher in calories but not as dangerous!

Good luck, let us know what the nut says.

Jen

I have the exact same problem.  I refuse to start eating refined carbs again, though.  I know if I start I will never stop and that is the reason I regained 100 lbs with my first surgery.  So I am determined to be at a healthy weight without doing that.
Here is what I have been doing.
I get in at least 100 grams of protein a day, most of the time 150.
I use butter, full fat sour cream, milk and cream.  No low fat stuff unless I happen to prefer the taste of it.
Nut butters.  One tablespoon is about 100 calories.
I eat frequently.  Since I can't eat a lot at one time I have to eat more often.  For me it is like 8 times a day.
Protein bars.
Smoothies with fruit, Greek yogurt and protein powders.
I bake goodies that are gluten free and sugar free and add protein powder to them and have one every day.  I made oatmeal cookies with sugar free chocolate chips and protein powder and hazelnuts.  Each one is about 120 calories and about 10 grams of protein.  I have one of those a day.
I also have popcorn most days.  I use air popped and I can add butter to it for more calories.
I am up to about 2000 calories a day now and holding steady for the last 3 months.  I am gradually able to eat a bit more and I expect my bounce back to put me at a good weight, without going back to bad habits.
I am concerned that when I bounce back I may have to eat less often since I have gotten into this habit of eating every few hours but so far I still don't get too hungry and I have to remind myself to eat so I hope when the time comes to eat less often it won't be too hard to do that.

I would say add more shakes. I don't know why it is but it seems you lose if you need to lose, and stabilize if you need to stabilize and gain if you add more protein shakes. You might try using whole milk to mix them but try adding shakes to increase your calories.  You need more like 100 grams of protein anyway.

--gina

Welcome Joan!  I love when LW's finally reveal themselves!!!!

I have one question that you didn't mention.  You said you are 20 pounds under where you want to bounce back to.  Is the bounce back total a normal BMI or just a number you picked?

I would also add to keep a detailed journal of your calories..you said you have a protein shake that is 300 calories and 55 grams of protein and you get in only 60-85 grams of protein a day...that doesn't add up to 1500 calories..Im thinking maybe you are eating less calories than what you really think you are. Then once you have it figured out how much exactly you are eating you will be able to add on an extra 150 calories easily and see where that goes by doing the things that others suggested..

I agree with tracking your food.  When I started tracking again I found I was eating a lot less then I thought.  Tracking helped me know what I was getting in so I knew what I needed to change.
Also, I forgot, cheese, cheese, cheese.  I add it to just about everything.  If I have chicken I put some cheese on it.  Soup?  Cheese.  Full fat of course.  And avocados are yummy, too.

thanks everyone for responding...my goal weight was 130-135 which is a normal BMI for my height.  I currently am at 116.50.  It was a good idea to track my food, I will start that tomorrow..maybe I am not getting the calories I think I am.   And I love nut butters too!  I am just afraid that I will start adding carbs and fats and not be able to stop.  It is a very slippery slope!  Hopefully I can get the nut to call me back tomorrow.  I will let you know what she says...  thank you!!