Low Bmi'ers...how Long To Goal?

[Didit12262012 17]

This has been super slow for me, I think I just made 10lbs, but I had surgery 12/26, my doctor recommends, between 90-100 grams Protein on soft food phase with about 500 calories... I have been at 172 for 4 days now but also started menstrual on Sunday... anyone, stall during that TOM...? I suppose again, body is adapting. Wish I were losing more, but then again, I didn't want to drop it overnight - this was one of my fears, but there are still times where I feel like... am I the only person in the world this wont work for? I know I didn't have the weight to lose like others, but since we are all Low BMI'rs, responding... maybe some of you can relate? I am only 5 foot 3.

[meeganlee 33]

If you are journaling the food, getting Protein and doing your best on Water, it will work for you. Keep the faith!

[Didit12262012 17]

If you are journaling the food, getting Protein and doing your best on Water, it will work for you. Keep the faith!

Thanks MeganLee! I am journaling like a crazy woman, in MyFitness Pal... also walking everyday and stationary bike... logging exercise, food, Vitamins you name it. Thanks for the encouragement.

[meeganlee 33]

Thanks MeganLee! I am journaling like a crazy woman, in MyFitness Pal... also walking everyday and stationary bike... logging exercise, food, Vitamins you name it. Thanks for the encouragement.

AWESOME WORK! I'm going to turn on my treadmill right now, inspired by you. : )

Together we can do this!

[mommyradd 115]

Hey Guys:

I'm 5'1. My first pre-op weight was 205. The next month, my Nutritionist told me to add "healthy carbs and startches" to my diet, and at my next pre-op appt. I weighed 213! I had to work the next 4 months just to lose the 8 lbs. I gained. I struggled. Finally, at my last pre-op, I had gone back down to 203, and my weight at surgery check-in was 199.5!

I am 8 weeks out, and I weigh 178 right now. I had a 3 week stall. I up'd my Protein to 70-80 grams of protein, and just started exercising last week. My stall broke, and I lost 3 pounds! Slowly but surely, and I have gone from a size 22 to an 18, sometimes a snug 16. LOL

For the record, I haven't had any sweets, or breads of any kind. I thought following my meal plan strictly would promote faster weight loss. I am still sticking to the plan, despite not having the fastest results. I think the lack of exercise, slowed down my loss...Good luck everyone! We didn't put our bodies through this to fail:)

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Hey Guys:

I'm 5'1. My first pre-op weight was 205. The next month, my Nutritionist told me to add "healthy carbs and startches" to my diet, and at my next pre-op appt. I weighed 213! I had to work the next 4 months just to lose the 8 lbs. I gained. I struggled. Finally, at my last pre-op, I had gone back down to 203, and my weight at surgery check-in was 199.5!

I am 8 weeks out, and I weigh 178 right now. I had a 3 week stall. I up'd my Protein to 70-80 grams of Protein, and just started exercising last week. My stall broke, and I lost 3 pounds! Slowly but surely, and I have gone from a size 22 to an 18, sometimes a snug 16. LOL

For the record, I haven't had any sweets, or breads of any kind. I thought following my meal plan strictly would promote faster weight loss. I am still sticking to the plan, despite not having the fastest results. I think the lack of exercise, slowed down my loss...Good luck everyone! We didn't put our bodies through this to fail:)

I did the same thing you are doing. During my losing phase, I had NO bread, nothing remotely sweet, I ate protein a bite or two of veggies at night. Seldom had fruit, they said to treat fruit as a treat. Slowly, after I reached goal, I started adding things back into my diet. There are still some things I CHOOSE not to eat, and some things I'll have occasionally. I think I eat like a naturally thin person.

[funinthesun00 154]

Just wanted to give an update. I am just over 3 months out. I was sleeved 1/18. You can see my monthly loss in my signature. I am so excited because I've been losing a pound a day for the last few days-- very unusual for me. As of this morning I weigh 144.8. I feel great. I am looking pretty good in clothes (not so great out of them ), I am wearing mediums and size 8s in bith tops and pants. I am even less than 10lbs away from a normal bmi-- which I haven't been in 15+ years. I am very happy with my decision to get sleeved!!

[SKgirl27 41]

Hi everyone. I was sleeved march 1st. I was 224 when I applied, 212 day of surgery and today at 7 weeks out I'm 186. My question for the successful lowbmi losers:

How many calories do u eat in a day? I'm between 600-800

How many carbs in a day? I've been told 50-75mg. Keep in mind some carbs are needed to avoid ketosis.

How much & what kind of excersise do you do?

Help me out. Thanks

[altagirl 127]

I just wanted to follow up on this thread - I had surgery on 9/10/12 and was hoping to reach my goal of 120 by end of March. Well, it is now near the end of April and I am still working on getting to goal. I knew the last 10 pounds would be difficult but I didn't anticipate how much it would annoy me! I have exceeded the goal set by the dietician. I am now seriously investigating plastic surgery. I am still maintaining about 800 calories a day - if I eat more I feel sick. I am diligent about not grazing because I know that it would be easy for me to do all day! I don't exercise even though I should. That is my next goal!!!

[SusieK710 130]

100 day appointment today. 40 pounds down! Basically 3 pounds per week. Started with a BMI of 35. It's not fast but the longevity of the weeks adding up is amazing. Starting to graze, so need to stop it now. Summers coming and want another 25-35 pounds off!

[aroundhky 1,174]

Still trying to make my goal..........

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

4 months post-op and 23 lbs to goal, but will be thrill with just another 10lbs

[akwitham72 72]

I had my surgery on December 17th so just a little over 4 months. I have lost 47 lbs. so far and am at 137 wearing a size 6 pants today felt so good.

I eat whatever I want I just can't eat much of anything. I cannot do any bread, pizza or crackers as I throw up. I cannot do much meat unless it is shredded or it feels stuck and I barf.

Started running and doing kettle bell and feel amazing. I wanted to he down to 120 but would be more than happy with stopping at 130.

[baseballmom02 13]

It looks like it's been 2.2 lbs per week (15 weeks). Does that seem normal?

I think that is completly normal !! I was a very VERY slow loser It took me almost 9 months to lose 61 lbs. When everyone else was at goal within 4 months !! It will come off Just be patient the slower the better as far as loose skin goes. Exercise is very important to make sure your arms thighs etc. are not to flabby and you can wear short sleeved shirts : ) I walk atleast 2 miles 5 days a week I do Pilates atleast 3 days a week and do thigh exercise every other day and arms every other day. I would like to lose about 10 more lbs Howere I think my body is done!!!! I am totally fine and content where I am so its all good : ) I did not start exercising until about the 5 th month and really wish I would have done it sooner!! Water is the number one thing and What I had to do was make sure I was hungry before I ate Head hunger was really hard for me and I now have a good control over it. I still have mny days where I feel like I eat like a wild animal LOL But I have to keep in mind I am in control !! You are doing fantastic and keep positive !! Keep me updated on your journey and if you have any questions feel free to ask and if i know the amswer I will gladly share !! : )

[baseballmom02 13]

Still trying to make my goal..........

The last 10 lbs seem to be the hardest !!! I am also trying to still lose the last 10 lbs !!! Good luck and if you find out anything to jumpstart your weight loss again please share : )