Hey all!

I havent posted on here much since i had my surgery... have a few things to deal with

Other then that.. Im 18 days post op , healed fine, mobile, back on normal food etc.

So heres my conundrum... ive lost 21 lbs total. Pretty good so far but most Water weight since my clothing size is still the exact same but my puffyness is all gone.

This is how i work my day ( this is for all y'all that will tell me its just a tool and i need to drink 50000 glasses of water and exercise etc etc.. which i already know... )

-I DO drink a lot every day. water is my favourite beverage and is pretty much all ive ever drank for my lifes entirity.

- I count my calories, and intake no salt, no sugar, minimal carbs, and as much Protein as I can.

_ I walk. I was told i am NOT allowed to exercise vigerously ( go back to the gym) untill 6 weeks post op. After all i had a hernia repaired as well and am prone to mishaps.

- I eat a MAX of 1000 calories per day. and im not weak.

- i tryu to space out my food throughout the day.

- ive omitted all/most things processed ( tried to.. its hard these days)

-im paying a lot of attention to work and hobbies etc

- im training my mind to know the difference between wanting to eat and being hungry. and diverting cravings.

being a food addict is like any other addiction and its hard to break.

so.

i think this is a pertty good program and im enjoying it. im not starving, im happier so far... i dont look like a swollen bloated mess anymore...

so why arent i losing any weight?

how can a person live on 1000 calories ( usually less) per day.. and be mobile.. and work etc etc and not lose weight?

i know this has nothing to do with restriction.. cause no matter if i have any restriction or not.. im still eating significantly less then the average person. and a LOT healthier then i ever have before.

experiences and feedback would be much appreciated... :thumbup:

and yes.. again, i know its a tool and i know i have to move and make wise choices LOL

thanks everybody

I want to say that some things have came to my attention and i want to retract some of the things i have said in my earlier comment..I still agree that sometimes we are impatient and losing weight is a journey not an overnight sensation but I was under the impression that the thread starter (Curefortheend) was being rude to btrieger which apparently is not the first time these to have gone rounds with each other.

You weren't mistaken. She was extremely rude and it is the first time we have "gone rounds."

.So i am SORRY if i upset anyone and i have already made a formal apology to Curefortheend..If i would have know some of the facts that i know now i would never have said ANYTHING..I am a firm believer in people sticking up for them selves but i am an even stronger believer in people such as myself admitting when they are in the wrong...Again I AM SORRY if i offended anyone!!!

You don't owe her any kind of apology and you weren't wrong.

Dude give it a rest and back off. Obviously, you are not helping so just keep your distance. For what ever reason you two are not clicking so just stop.

We really need post to help us through this point we are in right now.

Thanks!

Dude give it a rest and back off. Obviously, you are not helping so just keep your distance. For what ever reason you two are not clicking so just stop.

We really need post to help us through this point we are in right now.

Thanks!

If you need this post so much just sit back, relax and don't try to get the last word in.

Curefortheend,

In answer to your pm, I am dropping around 200 calories. I was told to stay between 1200 and 1400 me being who I am i went for the highest. So yesterday I made changes. I cut back on my calories. I dropped instantly! I am re-inspired. It sounds to me like you need more calories. I was told and have read multiple times to not go below 1000.

Good luck to you. I know for me I am excited to have seen what works for me!