Question:
Plateau

I have had several plateau since my procedure on July 15, 2002. I am 7 months and lost 55lbs. This is really a diffucult problem. My first plateau was 3 months post op, and lasted for over 7 weeks. During that time I had started to excerise, 6 to 7 days per week and my calories were around 800 to 900. Considering I was burning 200 to 300 every day in the gym it was even lower. Even through it sounds crazy, I need to increase mhy food/calorie intake. I read in Bob Greene's book, (OPrah trainer) about metbolism can be slowed by too little food, because the body thinks it is starving. My loss picked up again when I increase my food intake by about 200 calories per day. THIS MAY NOT BE FOR EVERYONE. I am on another plateau again and it is hard to determine what is the right amount of food, considering my excerise routine. I take in enough liquids. I only have about 50lbs to go. ANY suggestions? Pat Kerner    — Pat K. (posted on January 18, 2003)

January 18, 2003
I'm only 3 months post op. However when I have a few days when my weight doesn't move I switch to ALL protein. I usually drop a pound a day for up to 4 days. It really doesn't even matter how many calories or fat grams I consume, as long as it's NO carbs, and all protein. Best of luck!
   — Stacy L.

January 18, 2003
Since upping the calories worked for you last time, how bout trying it again? Lowering carbs and upping the protein also helps. Great exercise regiment, 6-7 days a week, you go girl!
   — Cindy R.