Struggling

[Whillow 0]

So- I am struggling.. 4 weeks without the scale moving, my first thought was get a fill.. but i really dont think i need one,, i just had lunch and i amfull on 15 slices of turkey pepperoni and 2 string cheese and 3/4 of a yogurt,, I couldnt possibly need a fill.

Is it normal to have platues and not need a fill?? Getting discouraged and would really like to start seeing some progree. i would hate to think that this is as far as i get.

[bambam 0]

Whillow -

I've hit plateaus too and they are frustrating! When I hit one I usually reassess everything I am doing. Am I getting in my minimal amount of Protein, making good food choices, eating the right amount of calories, drinking my Water, exercising. How often am I getting hungry, am I snacking? Etc.

You didn't really say what all you are doing but as a fellow pepperoni lover I think (if I remember right) that it is high in sodium. So maybe just keep an eye on your sodium intake too. I love salty things but even with the band I can have a higher sodium day without even realizing it.

I just keep reminding myself if I'm following the guidelines the scale WILL move, but sometimes it takes a lot of patience. In the meantime remember to take your measurements, even when I haven't seen the scale move I've been losing inches.

Hope this helps!

[getnthere 0]

So- I am struggling.. 4 weeks without the scale moving, my first thought was get a fill.. but i really dont think i need one,, i just had lunch and i amfull on 15 slices of turkey pepperoni and 2 string cheese and 3/4 of a yogurt,, I couldnt possibly need a fill.

Is it normal to have platues and not need a fill?? Getting discouraged and would really like to start seeing some progree. i would hate to think that this is as far as i get.

i to have had this happen several time then usually I will drop 5lbs the next time i step on the scale. ive learned to increase my calories for a few days then drop them back down and that seems to help alot.

[Whillow 0]

Thanks!

I have a journal i bought just to use to keep trackof what i was eating and i never did, I am going to put it in my purse and start -

maybe ill switch up the pepperon for some sliced turkey and see if that helps-- i had lunch at nooon and i got a little hungry so i am eating an apple right now.. no peel.

you suppose that is ok or should i not be hungry lol.. so sad

[Kalipso2 25]

yep, that's what i usually do... switch something up whether its eating different food or changing my exercise routine. good luck!

[Whillow 0]

scratch that.. full after half and apple lol...

Water is not going well,, i seem to br drinking diet ice tea in place of it

[mominkansas 2]

Though what you are eating is healthy it has a lot of salt. Try dropping your sodium for a few days and see if it helps.

[elcee 3,340]

It's not something i eat but 15 slices of turkey pepperoni sounds like a lot to me. Isn't it high in fat? Wouldn't it be better to have less slices and add more vegies?

[bambam 0]

Whillow -

I track all my food and fitness on dailyplate.com. It keeps track of your Protein, calories, carbs, sugars, fat, sodium, etc. Watch out for the prepackaged deli meats - I bought some 2 weeks ago and had some for my lunch - when I entered the turkey on daily plate I couldn't believe the amount of sodium in the shaved turkey. I try to stick to nonprepared foods when I can, but life happens. A site like dailyplate will make you aware of what you are eating (they have a great database of tons of regular and restaurant foods). So you may want to consider that. You can also track your exercise - it's fun to see how many calories you are burning, as well as your Water intake. The regular version is free -- the gold version costs.

If you are truly hungry between meals (not head hunger) and eating more than what your doc suggested (I aim for 1000-1200 calories) it may be time for a little bit of a fill. I journal what time I eat each day if I'm questioning whether I need a fill or not, but I also need to be aware of whether I am truly hungry or just bored :scared2:

[sld21 26]

15 slices, 2 cheese sticks and 3/4 cup a yogurt(in one sitting) I couldn't do it.

I think I have 8 cc in my Realize Band. Some days I can barely eat anything, other days I am ravenous. Since my fill on 04/19/10 I've lost 12lbs for a total of 42 (1/8/10 surgery date)

Today:

B: Egg whites on a sandwich thin

S: A few almonds(less than 10 and less than a handful)

L: A serving of lunch meat turkey and a string cheese, a fit and active 100 calorie pack of cheezits(which were barely enough to sneeze at)

Who can tell me if this sounds restricted?

[sld21 26]

plus I try to get to the YMCA 2-3 days a week.

[Whillow 0]

OKay - I should say the pepperoni is small,, each slice is smaller than a quarter - it equals the size of one slice of turkey meat from the deli.. yes i have tested it lol...

Its not 3/4 of a cup it almost 3.4 of the 6 oz container.. closer to to half.

I know from using fit day that I am not hitting 1200 cals a day.. not even close.

I entered all my foods for today and the break down is

558 Cals

23 grams fat

59 Grams carbs

38 Grams protien

So i can see that my carbs are too high,, and I definitely need more Protein.

[Liftingchic 0]

OKay - I should say the pepperoni is small,, each slice is smaller than a quarter - it equals the size of one slice of turkey meat from the deli.. yes i have tested it lol...

Its not 3/4 of a cup it almost 3.4 of the 6 oz container.. closer to to half.

I know from using fit day that I am not hitting 1200 cals a day.. not even close.

I entered all my foods for today and the break down is

558 Cals

23 grams fat

59 Grams carbs

38 Grams protien

So i can see that my carbs are too high,, and I definitely need more Protein.

558 cals is not enough for the day.. is that your normal total? U should try to get around a 1000.. Your body is going to into starvation mode, its going to hold onto every ounce of fat it can cause it thinks its dying...

[Whillow 0]

During the week yes, that is my norm - lunches are very hard for me and I have found the pepperoni and cheese and some yogurt to go down with no embarrassing issues.

I am going to add a Protein shake in mid day after lunch that will get some more Protein and some more cals in....

I cancelled my fill for today because i know i dont need one....need to get things going again the scale not moving is really starting to upset me

[mominkansas 2]

I agree more cals will help. I think your body is in starvation mode.

Luna bars, greek yogurt, cheese all help me get my Protein and my cals!