NEVER, in my life, did I think I would say those words!! My goal was 115, when I hit 120, I considered myself close enough and figured the other 5 lbs would just happen. I am now 112lbs. That is still a normal BMI, but how do I keep from going lower? I physically cannot eat more, I don't want to add junk food just to boost calories. I'm still only eating my protein because my tummy can only hold 1/2 cup at a time. That means only occasional bites of veggies/fruits and rare bites of pasta/potatoes/bread/rice.

My nut recommends full fat cheese for maintenance. Just read that in my binder

What about full fat milk in latte?

What about full fat milk in latte?

Me thinks her nut might Be a nut, Andy

Just spoke with NUT' date=' she said absolutely do not add high calorie foods. She suggested maybe add one more snack of something like low fat string cheese. and 1 or 2 extra bites at meals, if I can.[/quote']

Holy cow if I had hair I'd pull it out. Low fat string cheese??? There are so many choices that will slide down your sleeve much easier and are healthier than that. It sounds like your nut is afraid if you change anything you'll start packing in the pounds. Indeed that is always a risk but eventually you'll have to make some significant changes if you don't stop losing. And the answer isn't more diet food.

Whole milk, guacamole, full fat cheese, eggs instead of egg beaters. All healthy, all higher in calories and all will slide down your sleeve quite easily. If nothing else, you can always break rule number 1 and start drinking with your meals. This will at least allow you to eat again sooner. You don't need to eat junk food but it sounds like your NUT is stuck in diet mode.

It's difficult because as you change to maintenance everything becomes super scary - it seems regain is right around every corner. Until you eat sufficient calories to maintain, you will keep losing. I know that sounds so simple, but turning things around is stressful!

Your nutritionist has given you info that encourages a very strict approach that probably appeals to the part of you so terrified of a regain. Other VSTers have made suggestions regarding helping you to stop weight loss by increasing calories - its scary though. Essentially you need to evaluate objectively what will happen if you follow your NUT's advice, and whether it is what you want.

Keep in mind the implications of being underweight - according to my doc the mortality rate increases similar to what it would be if you were obese. That was a wake up for me - no way did I work so hard to lose the weight just to give myself the same bad health I was trying to leave behind.

Just take a step back and consider your options. Think about the rate of your loss, how many weeks that gives you before you become underweight with your current eating habits, and at what point you will make a change. Think about how many weeks you might need to figure out the right combo if you start adding calories slowly.

Good luck -

Mary

It's difficult because as you change to maintenance everything becomes super scary - it seems regain is right around every corner. Until you eat sufficient calories to maintain, you will keep losing. I know that sounds so simple, but turning things around is stressful!

Your nutritionist has given you info that encourages a very strict approach that probably appeals to the part of you so terrified of a regain. Other VSTers have made suggestions regarding helping you to stop weight loss by increasing calories - its scary though. Essentially you need to evaluate objectively what will happen if you follow your NUT's advice, and whether it is what you want.

Keep in mind the implications of being underweight - according to my doc the mortality rate increases similar to what it would be if you were obese. That was a wake up for me - no way did I work so hard to lose the weight just to give myself the same bad health I was trying to leave behind.

Just take a step back and consider your options. Think about the rate of your loss, how many weeks that gives you before you become underweight with your current eating habits, and at what point you will make a change. Think about how many weeks you might need to figure out the right combo if you start adding calories slowly.

Good luck -

Mary

I agree I have been trying to stop for two weeks now. I have increased my caloric intake, and added more snacks(all healthy), I continue to lose. I'm at a healthy BMI and would like to stop losing but in my mind i think that if I'm not losing I must be gaining . I will up my calories this week again in hopes of finding the middle ground.

Me thinks her nut might Be a nut, Andy

Not sure if you're trying to be funny, but that comes out sounding rude AND not at all helpful

My nut recommends full fat cheese for maintenance. Just read that in my binder

Nut says that with time, my stomach will be able to accommodate more, which is why she prefers we eat fat free or low fat foods. It's easier to start good habits now, than to change them later.

Now may be the time to add foods from the O's food group. Cheetos , Doritos , Fritos and my fave Oreos !!

Nut says that with time' date=' my stomach will be able to accommodate more, which is why she prefers we eat fat free or low fat foods. It's easier to start good habits now, than to change them later.[/quote']

I hope you're able to get this resolved soon. I think my point is just that alot of people (including my NUT) don't see low fat and no fat foods as a healthy alternative because usually, in processed foods, they take out the dietary fat and replace it with sugar....which is harmful to your health. Dietary fat, on the other hand, isn't unhealthy at all, it's just higher in calories which seems like what you need.

Nut says that with time' date=' my stomach will be able to accommodate more, which is why she prefers we eat fat free or low fat foods. It's easier to start good habits now, than to change them later.[/quote']

True. But your stomach has been adjusting since the day it was turned into a tiny new tummy. And until it's fully "relaxed" you'll keep losing using low fat/low cal options, putting you in the underweight category. It takes the sleeve anywhere from 6months to 2 years to reach its full relaxed state.

I hope you're able to get this resolved soon. I think my point is just that alot of people (including my NUT) don't see low fat and no fat foods as a healthy alternative because usually' date=' in processed foods, they take out the dietary fat and replace it with sugar....which is harmful to your health. Dietary fat, on the other hand, isn't unhealthy at all, it's just higher in calories which seems like what you need.[/quote']

BTB also put into words what I couldn't full fat dairy, etc are healthy fats. Not synthetic substitutes made in a lab. A long term diet of low fat foods and low cal options can do more damage than one would think. Cheeses and margarine contain plastic, low cal foods are super high in sodium. Our goal in maintenance is to learn to eat "real" food in a healthy manner.

BTB also put into words what I couldn't full fat dairy' date=' etc are healthy fats. Not synthetic substitutes made in a lab. A long term diet of low fat foods and low cal options can do more damage than one would think. Cheeses and margarine contain plastic, low cal foods are super high in sodium. Our goal in maintenance is to learn to eat "real" food in a healthy manner.[/quote']

Nice statement of eating healthy guys. Thanks!

I am not a Doc, but thought of this when I read your post... Rabbit Starvation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit_starvation

Others who have had a hard time stopping the loss (not me) here have said eat avocado, full fat milk and dairy and nuts... add a snack or meal.... All low fat protein can lead to starvation.

RealMe, I notice two things; I notice that a lot of sleevers have given some pretty good suggestions, backed up by experience, and you have negated, it seems, all of them. I also notice that you chose to start this topic and called it Can't Stop Losing, implying that you would like to stop losing, but with every offer of advice (that you asked for), you return to what your nut says. If you are satisfied with the guidance of your nut, why raise the topic at all? Maybe it would be helpful to discuss loss/gain anxieties with a therapist.