I have had a rough time making the numbers I wanted after surgery. During the all liquids phase I did excellent with my weightloss but it slowed drasticly after I started foods again. I had trouble making it to 64 ounces of water and meeting the protien recomendations. a little overa week ago I was desperate when I gained 4 lbs in my fourth month so I decided to consume 120+ ounces of water and go over my daily recomended protein requirments. I lost 11lbs this week!!! I was really affraid I wouldn't lose any more weight but my hope is renewed =) Just wanted to share and encourage anyone who isn't drinking enough water or getting enough protein!

Thanks for sharing this. I am down 51 lbs in 9 weeks. I'm not complaining, but I know other people have lost a lot more. I have been really bad about getting my water and protein in. I haven't been eating poorly, but I have found it easy to skip meals & liquid. This is good motivation for me to start getting in my protein & water!

Did you eat Normally like 600/800 cals under 40 cabs ?

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I am a slow loser too 39 lbs in 17 weeks. It is frustrating, but I will try upping my water. I got the protein down but struggle with water

Thank you TamaraS I think this exactly what I needed to hear I'm desperately trying to figure out what the heck is wrong with me!! The scale just does NOT move! I'm 10 weeks out and I've only lost 20 pounds ugh!!!!!! I don't regret but it's a real bummer to hear all the success story's and me stuck in a rut. Anyway thank you!! And dude good job!

I hear ya girl but keep the faith, it will come off!!

Ok so I just finished my second day of following your recommendations (120 oz H2o & 100+ gms protein) and I am down 3 lbs! I have also all but cut out carbs. I am going to keep with this trend' date=' I think there's something to it. Thank you so much![/quote']

I'm so happy to hear this Ducker!! Its amazing how much the Water and protien affect our weightloss and its easy to make it a new habbit. Keep up the great work and keep me posted please I will be weighing again Sunday and Ill let you know my results!

Thanks for sharing this. I am down 51 lbs in 9 weeks. I'm not complaining' date=' but I know other people have lost a lot more. I have been really bad about getting my Water and Protein in. I haven't been eating poorly, but I have found it easy to skip meals & liquid. This is good motivation for me to start getting in my protein & water! [/quote']

Wow Deedee, it sounds like your losing really well, congrats!!

Did you eat Normally like 600/800 cals under 40 cabs ?

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I'm eating between 800-1000 calories and between 20-50 carbs daily but only from veggies.

I am a slow loser too 39 lbs in 17 weeks. It is frustrating' date=' but I will try upping my Water. I got the Protein down but struggle with water[/quote']

SleevenChica, I feel your frustration. If you try upping your water for a week please keep me posted on how it works for you. You got this!!!

I'm eating between 800-1000 calories and between 20-50 carbs daily but only from veggies.

Lol I just sent you a pm lol my iPhone sucks and I did not see the post blush sorry lol

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Lol I just sent you a pm lol my iPhone sucks and I did not see the post blush sorry lol

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That's ok!! I was up early so I just got a chance to respond I'm going to see if I can figure ou how to check my pm's from my phone. And sorry about the delayed response, the last few days have been super busy, im trying to adjust to going back to work!

Wow, 3.5 liters of Water is a whole lot!

I am going to do my absolute best to get that in, how on earth tho do you stick to 800-1000 cals and get in the 120g Protein.

I need help with that I think.

By the way, I am Jen and a slow loser :-(

11kg in 10 weeks, I could cry sometimes

What else do you eat in a day?

way to break your stall....

I am happy to report that by employing this strategy (upping protein and water) I still can't manage to get to 120 oz. of water, but I am getting to between 90-100 and it's working! As far as protien, I make it a point to never consume less than 100 gm /day. With these changes I am now losing about .5 lb/day. From what I understand this is great for a person that is nearly 1-1/2 yrs. out. I am so excited about this renewed progress. I can't thank you enough for sharing this Tamara S! It has literally turned my world around. My new aim is to be at goal by my birthday (May 17th). If I keep going at this rate, this is totally feasible.

Please give a break down of what you eat in one day to meet your 100g of protein. I know its asking a lot, but i am totally trying your plan ASAP. Im a slow loser myself.

Thanks so much.