becca101

Height: 5’2
HW: 210
CW: 123
GW: 115

So lately my daily calories have increased dramatically. I’m able to consume around 1250 calories per day, and I most definitely do. 🤦🏼‍♀️
I’m 8 months out, I workout for at least 15-30 minutes a day (I know, that’s not much but ya know..).
Haven’t lost weight in about a month and a half, and I’m starting to go kinda nuts. Is it the daily calories that’s sabotaging my weight-loss? I wouldn’t have thought 1250 is to much...
perhaps it’s a standard stall...? Maybe it’s the excessive sodium...? (Lots of salted sunflower seeds)
thoughts?

8 months out. Lost 87 lbs. HW: 210 CW: 123

9 months out. Lost 85 lbs. :)
210—>125

9 months out. Lost 85 lbs. :)
210—>125

9 months out. Lost 85 lbs. :)
210—>125

9 months out. Lost 85 lbs. :)
210—>125

9 months out. Lost 85 lbs. :)
210—>125

8 months out. Lost 87 lbs. HW: 210 CW: 123

8 months out. Lost 87 lbs. HW: 210 CW: 123

Sodium will def defeat you!
I’m nearly a year out and I fluctuate between 121 -123lbs depending on how many calories I eat. If I eat over 1100, I tend to gain. I can easily lose it by eating under 1100 the next day. Mostly I just eat 990-1000 and stay around 121. If I dip below that, I eat extra nuts the next day.
My tricks on days when I’m using up calories but feel legitimately hungry or just “want” food? A 16 ounce mug of Hot Decaf tea with Truvia and a splash of sugar free French vanilla Creamer. Very filling, sweet and few calories. It’s also hydrating. Sometimes I have to do that a few times in the same day!
Other times I just say, “Eff it”, have a single serve ice cream cup and deal with it the next day! But I always deal with it within 48 hours so it doesn’t pile up.

I'm in the same boat right now at 4 months. I think it's a stall. If I eat 600 calories I maintain but if I eat 900 calories I gain. How crazy is that?

Yep. Also the 8-10 month lull is a real thing. I've seen it in myself and in so many other sophomores!
Bottom line, to lose? I need to be at 600-850cals per day, <25-30g net carbs, 60-75g Protein, and healthy fats to fill up the remaining cals. It's about 30-45g fat per day.
Absolutely no alcohol. Very little artificial sweeteners.
And I do IF. LOL. It helped me get my last 20lbs off. I started IF in my 9th month. I can easily get my protein in from food and get 100+oz water/liquid daily.

8 months out. Lost 87 lbs. HW: 210 CW: 123

Ya gotta count calories. Healthy food can still be high calorie, this preventing weightloss. Nuts and avocado are great examples of such foods.
Download the app “Baritastic”. It’s been a game changer for me :)
Goodluck, beautiful.

Lately I’ve been experiencing this strange sensation where I eat A LOT but do not feel full, until suddenly I’m practically bursting at the seems I’m so full.
Why is this???

Yea you guys make great points.
I think I’ve been eating too fast and clearly too much. I do this thing where I prepare a plate with slightly too much food, and then I take as many breaks as necessary until I’ve consumed all its contents. What I should be doing is making a small plate or walking away when I’m full (which I’d feel if I slowed down ...) Time to start tuning into my body’s signals.

And how much are you eating? What types of foods? You may be eating past your fill signal (if you have one) then it catches up with you too late.
Try going back to strict portion sizes and eating time limits to test this.
Also if you can talk with your team soon.

^^^ Yep. What they said.

How long does it take you to eat? Maybe you're eating too fast.

Lately I’ve been experiencing this strange sensation where I eat A LOT but do not feel full, until suddenly I’m practically bursting at the seems I’m so full.
Why is this???

Hey, fellas.
Figured I’d share my stats and experience, as it may help some of you.
Surgery was on 8/15/2018
SW: 210
CW: 125
That’s 85 lbs down!!
I do this by living a low carb, clean eating lifestyle, and on most days I attempt to keep my calories below 1000. Originally the calorie counting was barely a challenge, lately however, my sleeve has been able to accommodate lots more and...well...whoops.
I use the app Baritastic (which I recommend!!). It was a game changer for me. It keeps me accountable for everything I eat, drink, exersize...
oh exercise, I don’t do it. 😳 I try to do some muscle building about twice a week, as my muscle mass has depleted ssiigniificantllyy since surgery, but other than that, I barely work out. I’d like to start though. Maybe some cardio from this week onward.
I’m still pretty weak, weirdly. I was told a full recovery can take a year.
Fingers crossed.
HMU with questions.
I’m here for you, beautifuls.

Ya gotta count calories. Healthy food can still be high calorie, this preventing weightloss. Nuts and avocado are great examples of such foods.
Download the app “Baritastic”. It’s been a game changer for me :)
Goodluck, beautiful.

Hey, fellas.
Figured I’d share my stats and experience, as it may help some of you.
Surgery was on 8/15/2018
SW: 210
CW: 125
That’s 85 lbs down!!
I do this by living a low carb, clean eating lifestyle, and on most days I attempt to keep my calories below 1000. Originally the calorie counting was barely a challenge, lately however, my sleeve has been able to accommodate lots more and...well...whoops.
I use the app Baritastic (which I recommend!!). It was a game changer for me. It keeps me accountable for everything I eat, drink, exersize...
oh exercise, I don’t do it. 😳 I try to do some muscle building about twice a week, as my muscle mass has depleted ssiigniificantllyy since surgery, but other than that, I barely work out. I’d like to start though. Maybe some cardio from this week onward.
I’m still pretty weak, weirdly. I was told a full recovery can take a year.
Fingers crossed.
HMU with questions.
I’m here for you, beautifuls.

Hey, fellas.
Figured I’d share my stats and experience, as it may help some of you.
Surgery was on 8/15/2018
SW: 210
CW: 125
That’s 85 lbs down!!
I do this by living a low carb, clean eating lifestyle, and on most days I attempt to keep my calories below 1000. Originally the calorie counting was barely a challenge, lately however, my sleeve has been able to accommodate lots more and...well...whoops.
I use the app Baritastic (which I recommend!!). It was a game changer for me. It keeps me accountable for everything I eat, drink, exersize...
oh exercise, I don’t do it. 😳 I try to do some muscle building about twice a week, as my muscle mass has depleted ssiigniificantllyy since surgery, but other than that, I barely work out. I’d like to start though. Maybe some cardio from this week onward.
I’m still pretty weak, weirdly. I was told a full recovery can take a year.
Fingers crossed.
HMU with questions.
I’m here for you, beautifuls.

Hey, fellas.
Figured I’d share my stats and experience, as it may help some of you.
Surgery was on 8/15/2018
SW: 210
CW: 125
That’s 85 lbs down!!
I do this by living a low carb, clean eating lifestyle, and on most days I attempt to keep my calories below 1000. Originally the calorie counting was barely a challenge, lately however, my sleeve has been able to accommodate lots more and...well...whoops.
I use the app Baritastic (which I recommend!!). It was a game changer for me. It keeps me accountable for everything I eat, drink, exersize...
oh exercise, I don’t do it. 😳 I try to do some muscle building about twice a week, as my muscle mass has depleted ssiigniificantllyy since surgery, but other than that, I barely work out. I’d like to start though. Maybe some cardio from this week onward.
I’m still pretty weak, weirdly. I was told a full recovery can take a year.
Fingers crossed.
HMU with questions.
I’m here for you, beautifuls.