imct
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imct reacted to froufrou in Your stall storyA dark and STALLY night hahaha
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imct reacted to catwoman7 in Your stall storystalls happen. They're not caused by any particular issue (unless you're going off your program). I think it's your body's way of catching its breath and recalibrating. I just kept doing what I was doing, and the weight loss would start up again. I had my first one during weeks 2 and 3 post-op. The weight loss started up again during week 4, and I dropped like 6-8 lbs within a couple of days.
I didn't stall *a lot* (although some people do...), bit I do remember stalling three or four times during my journey. They usually lasted a week or two. Although I remember near the end (maybe a year or so out?) stalling for like a month and thinking I was done - but no - it started up again.
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imct got a reaction from Frustr8 in permanent skin discoloration from shotsI have the same and they are still there six months later -
imct reacted to Diana_in_Philly in (VSG) To those who were successful..I'm 2+ years out. I've lost 95% of my excess weight. I have not had plastics - which would account for that last 5%. I eat a high protein, low carb diet and exercise 7 days a week. I eat roughly 1500 calories a day. I exercise at least 1 hour each day. A typical day is:
Morning - coffee - black, greek yogurt (Skyr Icelandic provisions), 2 tablespoons of granola
Mid morning - protein shake (1 cup fairlife skim milk, 1 scoop protein, handful frozen fruit in blender)
Lunch - 3-5 ounces of chicken/turkey/beef, 2 cups of green salad mix, 1 tablespoon balsamic dressing
mid afternoon - 2-3 ounces cheddar or other hard cheese
Dinner - 3-5 ounces meat, salad or green veg and 1/4 c of a starch.
I have had to increase my carbs to about 110 g daily due to my exercise load. I fence (en garde) 6-8 hours a week, do Cross Fit 3 hours a week and pilates and strength training another 1-3 hours a week. I eat about 110 g protein daily. I eat protein first. I drink close to a gallon of water a day.
If I want a glass of wine or a cocktail, I have one. At my high point, I was over 300. I now sit around 152 with 29% bodyfat. I can deadlift 250 pounds and squat 235. I'm nationally ranked as a fencer in my age group.
How well you do it up to you and your commitment to it. I've gone from a size 24 to a size 6.
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You can go back into weight loss mode. Have you checked in with your surgeon’s office? You may want to rule out medical issues as a cause.
How many calories and carbs you are eating per day?
You may be eating your maintaining calories if you are not gaining or losing weight. (check with your dietician or your plan)
Something to try --- Dialing in your diet: (I am not a dietician. feel free to ignore the rest of this post)
Log your food. (baritastic or myfitnesspal app) Look at your calories and carbs – Are you in your weight loss calories and macros? Are they too low or too high?
If your calories and carbs are too high. Adjust calories lower by 100 carbs to 53 for a month. After that month if it does not move you will adjust them lower again to find the calorie range that puts your body in weigh loss mode.
If your calories are too low, you will add 100 for a month.
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imct got a reaction from Liz The New Me in Lost weight after plateau more than six months out?Has anyone lost more weight after a long plateau more than six months postop? -
imct reacted to T in How to break a stall?@ Avery’s Mom congrats to u. My STALL BROKE!! I’m so happy!! I’m 231.9 today and had been between 240 n 237 back n forth since December. The plan is working!