Is this normal?

[seelessofme 63]

I haven't lost any weight since mid December and I'm getting nervous. Grant it I haven't been exercising, so I went back to the gym. But I'm afraid I've gone through all this only to lose 36 pounds. I started at 224 and I am currently 187. My goal weight is 146. It's been 7 1/2 months and I haven't been told I have other issues to contend with. So, my question to all of you is will I ever see additional weight loss? I haven't lost any inches either.....ugh! So frustrated.

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[LindaS 316]

I am 5'7" and when I got to the 185 range, I stalled for several months. I did start losing again, and I am now down into the low 170s. I sometimes still stall, but as long as I keep on track, the weight eventually comes off.

I had my surgery August 2011, and I am trying to reach 155.

It does get harder to lose the closer you get to goal.

Linda

[Capt Derel 287]

Sounds like something your doing is wrong babe. Relook at your situation and revamp it to work for you. I hate to be the carb nazi but when all else fails cut the carbs and it will fall. I use carbs to maintain. I promise

[seelessofme 63]

Sounds like something your doing is wrong babe. Relook at your situation and revamp it to work for you. I hate to be the carb nazi but when all else fails cut the carbs and it will fall. I use carbs to maintain. I promise

I'm willing to do that but it seems everything had carbs. How do you do it and how much is too much?

[Capt Derel 287]

I'm willing to do that but it seems everything had carbs. How do you do it and how much is too much?

I do it by eating alot of supreme Protein bars and strictly Protein shakes or meats like spaghetti meatballs with no spaghetti lol. For me I notice that anything over 160 grams carbs I maintain. At 100 grams I lose. It also depends on your exercise routines on the allowances. I dont do cardio because of my unique situation working on a boat with limited space.

Hope it helps.

Theres also cookbook sites like linda lo carb meals and others as such. Goodluck and at the lower body weight ranges the weight comes off slow

[seelessofme 63]

I do it by eating alot of supreme Protein bars and strictly Protein shakes or meats like spaghetti meatballs with no spaghetti lol. For me I notice that anything over 160 grams carbs I maintain. At 100 grams I lose. It also depends on your exercise routines on the allowances. I dont do cardio because of my unique situation working on a boat with limited space.

Hope it helps.

Theres also cookbook sites like linda lo carb meals and others as such. Goodluck and at the lower body weight ranges the weight comes off slow

Navy man? Gonna try that. I'm glad to hear about the carb numbers, because I thought I had to easy lead than 40

[Capt Derel 287]

Merchant Mariner Ship captain. But also had to be sworn in to the USCG aux for the draft unfortunately.

40 grams is to be in ketosis. You dont really need to be in ketosis. Just low carb works. Like I said anything over 150 pretty much stops my loss.

I eat over 1200cal a day now if I eat 3 prot bars. But those 3 bars only total 36grams of carbs. But I do drink a Vitamin Water or punch also with some Vitamins in it.

[Capt Derel 287]

Good luck and you can do it. My stomach still works for sure and I am over a year out. Stretching stomach? Nah thats a myth. Why so? Because they figure out which foods they can handle easier and stick to that which allows more intake which causes stability. Think about that and you will notice it in your diet.

I notice it in mine. Taco salad shells, hawaiian punch. When I switch back to losing I simply just stop both of those and it starts back losing again.

[coops 1,790]

Capt Derel knows his stuff! Great advise given, as usual!

Seelessofme,

You haven't stopped yet! And, yea, it does get harder the nearer to goal you get.

You've been given some really good advise here, the low carb approach is a great way forward - if you can, cut out breads, grains, flour based and processed foods and enjoy fresh home cooked food; good meats, veggies, eggs and so on.

Try to take a break from the scales- yeah! I know, easier said than done- and just keep on keeping on!

Good luck, let us know who you're doing!

[kyllfalcon 768]

And if you are not absolutely tracking every morsel that goes into your mouth, start now. It is so easy to let intake get out of control, totally unnoticed, if you don't track. And measure your portions.

You know how to do this. Just start over with the basics.

[Capt Derel 287]

And if you are not absolutely tracking every morsel that goes into your mouth' date=' start now. It is so easy to let intake get out of control, totally unnoticed, if you don't track. And measure your portions.

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Fitday is what I use to use but I know everything and all the portions now. But I do check it every now and then when I dont have a clue about certain things on a menu at a restaurant. It helps give me an average

[seelessofme 63]

A huge hug to you ALL!!! You have made me feel so much better. I don't think I'm close to goal as I haven't let as much as I'd like but I'm going to try going back to basics. I do have a question, what is your take on fruit? Blueberries, blackberries, grapes...those types of things?

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[happilysleeved 114]

Hang in there, this is great advice on the carbs and tracking. I am 6 months out down 60lbs with 25 lbs more to go. I found that the last few months it has slowed way down. I track every bite in myfitnesspal and my doctor says to keep my carbs under 100, but I tend to stay around 50. Since I always do Protein first I really don't have room for the carbs other than those in a bit of fruit. I know if I am patient and just keep on track with my Protein and fluids it will happen!

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[Frza 194]

Hang in there' date=' this is great advice on the carbs and tracking. I am 6 months out down 60lbs with 25 lbs more to go. I found that the last few months it has slowed way down. I track every bite in myfitnesspal and my doctor says to keep my carbs under 100, but I tend to stay around 50. Since I always do Protein first I really don't have room for the carbs other than those in a bit of fruit. I know if I am patient and just keep on track with my Protein and fluids it will happen!

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Me too! I have lost 55 an have 20 to go. I'm almost 7 months out. Have not lost a lb in over 6 weeks. It's frustrating but what can you do other stay on track?

Good luck to us all!

[seelessofme 63]

Yes, I've stay on track and use MFP as well. I guess I need to eat better carbs.

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