OK, its been 9 months since my surgery and I'm down 106 lbs.

I joined a gym to do some cardio (treadmill and elliptical) and also signed on with a personal trainer (started about 2 months ago) working out with him 3 times a week (weights and core exercises). I've been doing cardio at the gym 2 X a week for about 30-40 mins.

In the last 2 1/2 months, I have not dropped 1 single lb. UGH!.

I bust my butt with the trainer and then do moderate cardio at the gym with NOTHING on the scale.

I've been struggling getting in my food per day, because now that I'm more active, I'm even less hungry. My trainer would like for me to get in 1200 calories per day, but that is very difficult for me. My surgeon is happy with my progress and says that eventulally my body will start to lose again. But at almost 3 months with no loss, I'm beginning to get really worried. I still have another 67-77 lbs to lose.

My trainer says that since I am building muscle, my weight loss may slow down initially, but once I build more muscle, the muscle will help me burn fat and I will start dropping weight again.

I've come so far to hit a wall like this.

Has anyone else been in this boat? What am I doing wrong? HELP!

Look at it this way: would you rather be a pound of feathers (fat) or a pound of rocks (muscle)? Both weigh the same amount but which fits in the smaller package?

You are doing great- leave the scale alone for a month!

Jen - Most days I get in 800-900 calories. Most recently (this weekend) I struggled to get in 1200 calories. I literally felt like I had to eat too often and it made me really uncomforable, because I'm only supposed to have 3 meals a day. Yet I cant get in enough calories in those three meals to get me to 1200. So I have to eat more often.

Not to mention that getting in Water is a pain because I shouldn't drink one hour before or after I eat. So I basically feel like I'm spending my day watching the clock thinking, can I eat now, or, can I drink now? LOL It's insane!!!

I haven't been sleeved yet so i haven't experienced that feeling you get but i was told i didn't need to only eat 3 times a day. Maybe try smaller meals 5 times a day?? The place I am going also said 30 min before and after for water..i love how different surgeons all have different instructions for us! Keep up the good work!

Look at it this way: would you rather be a pound of feathers (fat) or a pound of rocks (muscle)? Both weigh the same amount but which fits in the smaller package?

You are doing great- leave the scale alone for a month!

Love it geno... Rocks rock!. Out-ten-zee with the scale.

How is it going on the battle with the scale? I'm having the same issue. My doctor wants me to up my calories & Protein intake because I'm burning too much working out. My weight is going up 2 pounds, down 1, up one, down 2 & I know I'm in starvation mode because I'm not having Ketosis breath.

Any suggestions on how to get more calories in?

I think that may be my problem also. I've been on a really long stall. I'm getting in a lot of exercise but not losing. I'm going to try to bump up my calories and see if that helps.

Hummm, my surgeons told me the same thing. I have a bounce of a couple of lbs and I've just learned to except it. I can get in more calories if I'm adding differen't foods to my day. I am 9 months out and I do eat more. If I stick with high protein like meats, my calorie intake is low. If I eat nuts and stuff, my calorie intake is higher. So you might eat more nuts. I believe everyone has some bounce. You lose some, then the next day, it bounces up a few. It could be water fluctuation or TOM. It is frustrating.

I've decided to give the scale a break for a while. I'm focusing on improving my cardio output/endurance and improving my strength training with my trainer. I have to eat at least 1200 cal, or else my workouts suck and I feel like crap the rest of the day. I've been eating these great protein bars that have 20grams in them and low sugar. there's two kinds I like. Pure Protein chocolate peanut Carmel ( tastes almost like a snickers) and think thin bars( chunky or creamy peanut butter are my favs-but I like brownie crunch too). the bars are between 180-230cal each. I also found a good protein drink at whole foods, orgain. it's all natural and organic stuff and has 16 g of protein and 255 cals. both the bars and shakes are incorporated into my diet now to help me get 1200 cals in. I plan to weigh in at the end of next week, just to see if I'm on the right track. Meanwhile, my clothes are fitting looser, so I take that as a sign that progress being made. Hope that helps!

That does help i'm going to buy some bars today and have my SUV hide the scale for awhile. I've become obsessed with it.

I've decided to give the scale a break for a while. I'm focusing on improving my cardio output/endurance and improving my strength training with my trainer. I have to eat at least 1200 cal, or else my workouts suck and I feel like crap the rest of the day. I've been eating these great protein bars that have 20grams in them and low sugar. there's two kinds I like. Pure Protein chocolate peanut Carmel ( tastes almost like a snickers) and think thin bars( chunky or creamy peanut butter are my favs-but I like brownie crunch too). the bars are between 180-230cal each. I also found a good protein drink at whole foods, orgain. it's all natural and organic stuff and has 16 g of protein and 255 cals. both the bars and shakes are incorporated into my diet now to help me get 1200 cals in. I plan to weigh in at the end of next week, just to see if I'm on the right track. Meanwhile, my clothes are fitting looser, so I take that as a sign that progress being made. Hope that helps!

I've decided to give the scale a break for a while. I'm focusing on improving my cardio output/endurance and improving my strength training with my trainer. I have to eat at least 1200 cal' date=' or else my workouts suck and I feel like crap the rest of the day. I've been eating these great Protein bars that have 20grams in them and low sugar. there's two kinds I like. Pure Protein chocolate peanut Carmel ( tastes almost like a snickers) and think thin bars( chunky or creamy Peanut Butter are my favs-but I like brownie crunch too). the bars are between 180-230cal each. I also found a good protein drink at whole foods, orgain. it's all natural and organic stuff and has 16 g of protein and 255 cals. both the bars and shakes are incorporated into my diet now to help me get 1200 cals in. I plan to weigh in at the end of next week, just to see if I'm on the right track. Meanwhile, my clothes are fitting looser, so I take that as a sign that progress being made. Hope that helps![/quote']

Do you know how many carbs the bars have? i'm a diabetic

the pure protein one has 17g. the think thin one have 23-26g depending on which one you like. hope that helps.