Question:
I can't seem to move past my plateau. I excercise lots and eat properly. Help!!!!!!
— Natt (posted on September 18, 2009)
September 18, 2009
Drink more water, that is a major reason why people slow down the loss. If
you tend to eat the same foods, change that around too. That will send
signals to your brain to bump up your metabolism and will start burning the
different calories in your body. Last of all, you might be at the end of
the "MAJOR" weight loss. We all slow down, and once you do, you
will be eating enough calories to maintain your weight. Hope this helps.
— Kristy
September 19, 2009
Don't think of a plateau as a bad thing. They are really a good thing. They
give your body a chance to catch up, giving your skin a chance to catch up
also. Plateaus can last months. Get the tape measure out and start keeping
track of inches while not losing pounds you are losing inches. Don't do
protein shakes get all your protein from food. (Unless you want to gain all
your weight back several years out) Protein shakes are made to bulk you up
not to lose weight. You have to eat for this surgery to work. I know thats
ironic since this is how we got here. But this time its different because
now you have a tool. Learn to listen to your body's signals. Eat small all
day. small is less then a cup of food per meal, half sandwich, piece of
fruit, etc. Eat slowly chew your food well give your body a chance to
signal your brain that your full. You have to eat for your metabolism to
burn. The first year out your body is still healing. Don't worry about how
much protein your getting in just be sure to eat as much protein first as
you can but if you can't then eat anything you can tolerate. The main thing
is to not starve your body. This surgery is doing that already so eat
small, eat all day. You not going to fail this time, this is not a diet,
this is a tool that works. The slower the weight comes off the better it
takes a good two years for it all to come off. I know its tough but look
how long you have had the weight, Hang in there...
— Kimberly Ten Kate
September 19, 2009
Hi! I'd say to talk to your nutritionist. I hit a plateau early on and
found out that I was exercising too much and eating too little. I actually
had to increase my food to lose weight. Best of luck to you ! hugs,kim
— gpcmist
September 19, 2009
Wow Kimberly, you sound like a professional. Actually you sound like you
got this lapband all figured out!! I wish, I had half of your knowledge
and conviction. I'm about 7 weeks out and obsessed with every little thing
about this "tool". Thanks for that info though, it was
refreshing!! Have a great day, and keep on posting. Your awesome :-)
— Banded7-27-09
September 21, 2009
Believe it or not, the key to me getting past my plateau's was to eat more
calories! My body became adjusted to the few calories it was taking in and
went into "starvation mode". When I upped my intake, the weight
started coming off again.
— Ursie77
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