Question:
Why can't i lose anymore weight?
I am 2 years out and have lost 140lbs....the problem is i want to lose another 85lbs and can't seem to get anywhere.I haven't lost any weight in months...Thank God i haven't gained!...i walked everyday and have even started taking additional protein vitamins.What could be wrong with me? — Jolie C. (posted on February 16, 2005)
February 16, 2005
I have started a plateau breaker group and we are going to be doing a test
over the next 4 weeks. Keep an eye out on the main boards for our posts
and see if it works for us. I will be happy to share all the info as we go
along. Best of luck in breaking your plateau too.
Hugs from your Okie friend,
— wealthgvr
February 16, 2005
Sorry I can't help you. I'm only 2 1/2 months post op. What I do want to
know is what kind of protein vitamins do you take? How many grams of
protein do they provide? I didn't know there is such a thing. Good luck
with getting the scales to budge in your favor. Congrats on the loss that
you have had so far!!! m
— M C.
February 16, 2005
— Kasey
February 16, 2005
Do you eat ANYTHING made with white flour or white sugar? That stops my
weight loss cold!
— mom2jtx3
February 16, 2005
Hi, I'm post-op 14 months and down 140lbs. I've been struggling to lose
for the last 6 months. It's frustrating because I watch myself gain 7lbs
in 2 days and it takes 6 weeks to take off. I've been averaging about a 5lb
loss/month for the last 8 months. I found these high protein supplements,
protein bars(22g), shakes(35g) and meal replacement bars(15) that taste
really great and started using them last month. It gave me a boost and I
lost 12lbs in Jan but I am plateauing again. Let me know if you would like
info on those supplements, you can only buy them on the net. I'd just try
shocking your system and changing your whole routine for a while. Good
Luck! - Nicole ([email protected])
— boonikki29
February 17, 2005
I work out almost every day and my trainer at the wellness center has me
change routines about every 3 months. Example: weight training - 3 days a
wk. with cardio, cardio - 45 minutes - 2days a week. I have maintained
well maybe losing a pound here and there. The inches are coming off and I
have dropped two sizes in 6 months.
PS we had the same surgeon --Dr Pop BTC
— debmi
February 17, 2005
I was two years out on the 31st of January. I lost most of my weight by
about 10 months out, bottomed out 2 weeks short of a year and have bouned
around w/in 8 pounds of my lowest weight ever since. Even though I am
under my 'ideal' weight, I would still like to lose another 10+ pounds from
where I am at now. Back about 2 months I did some checking and found a
site that gave me a ballpark idea of my basal metabolic rate...how many
calories I would burn if I slept all day. So, I took that number and cut
out about 3-500 calories off of it (some days went up to that amount)...and
went back to a strictly protien diet. Well, lo and behold I lost weight!
I actually got 5 pounds under my all time low! I was so excited.
Unfortunately, I went back to eating 'normal' and gained back 9 pounds in 7
days...I have no idea what was up with that. Well, now I'm back down three
of those pounds, and right back where I started! My point is, I know it
can be done...maybe easier said than done...but, done! Maybe try finding
your BMR and tracking your calories and see if you need to cut back
some...which is kind of tricky because the less you weigh, the less you
need to eat to maintain that weight. You could also try going back to the
basics, protein, water, exercise - for a week or so and see if that gets
things going. Good luck to you!
— eaamc
February 17, 2005
Maybe your body is done losing maybe its telling you this is where it wants
to be? as much as i would like to lose a few more pnds i think my body is
telling me NO! if your healthy dont push it, just enjoy what you have.
— Deanna Wise
February 18, 2005
I agree with the poster who says she changes her workout routine every two
months. Walking is good, but if you have reached a plateau then maybe you
should step it up. I say this as someone who never exercised, but after
three years and the fact that I am able to eat more and have gained a
little. I just joined curves. I'm cheap. I know if I put my money down,
I'll stick with it! It's only been a few days, but I can tell the
difference already in the way my clothes fit. The only problem is I am
getting married in May and I'm worried about whether my wedding dress will
fit!
— Lisa N M.
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