Losing too much or too quickly?

[Ms.Cali 56]

Tomorrow will be my 10th month post op. For the past six months I would say my weight loss has been steady - 8-10 pounds a month. With no real stalls.

This past 2 weeks I lost 9 pounds. Which I'm loving - only 6 more pounds to goal. But I'm also concerned at how quickly I'm still losing at 10 months out and with a BMI of 24.1.

I've been traveling for work this last two weeks and stress level is high - I'm sure I'm not getting in all my calories. But traveling is part of what I do. Has anyone lost too much? Or couldn't stop the weight loss at goal?

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Tomorrow will be my 10th month post op. For the past six months I would say my weight loss has been steady - 8-10 pounds a month. With no real stalls.

This past 2 weeks I lost 9 pounds. Which I'm loving - only 6 more pounds to goal. But I'm also concerned at how quickly I'm still losing at 10 months out and with a BMI of 24.1.

I've been traveling for work this last two weeks and stress level is high - I'm sure I'm not getting in all my calories. But traveling is part of what I do. Has anyone lost too much? Or couldn't stop the weight loss at goal?

As crazy as it sounds, I couldn't stop losing weight, I was 17 lbs below goal and started to panic. I was looking gaunt, although, at the time, I didn't "see" it, but everyone around me did. I talked to my dietitian and she instructed me to increase my caloric intake. Add a couple of Snacks a day, or mini meals, something to get in more calories. At that time, I never had more than 800 calories a day. I felt good and struggled to get in the additional ones I needed to put back on a little weight. I managed to gain back ten pounds. I look better, wear 4's, 6's and mediums. I found where I need to be to maintain, 1300 calories and I go between 143.5 (this morning) to 146.5 - I reached goal in six months, I've been maintaining for 2.5 years without any trouble. I still have great restriction and could lose more if I wanted to. It's crazy, but it's nice to feel in control.

[Georgia 2,908]

Oh, to have that problem. (Not really). I did lose easily and quickly but when I reached go (8mos) I immediately starting increasing carbs and cals. So I stopped and starting slowly gaining! Lol. I'd take the advice given above. Good luck and congrats on the weight loss!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

This is something that I don't worry about too much. My body does regulate itself and if I eat healthy, meaning Proteins and veggies then I do really well. If I eat too much sugary foods than I will gain weight. NTVTxn has done very well with her plan. We all will and must find our niche.....

[Chimera 644]

To slow the losses down up the quality and fat content. Little bit of dark chocolate, maybe a few full fat Greek yogurts and cheeses or lattes here and here. Nuts, especially almonds and macadamias are a good nutritious choice that are low in size/volume and high in nutrition.

[Ms.Cali 56]

I've been on all chicken/fish/lean meat type of foods - followed by Snacks such as veggies or a salad. I've never been able to stomach the Protein shakes no matter what flavor and what brand - so I try and get the Protein from my meals.

My meals are about 4-5 small bites. I've never weight and calculated my calories. Which could be the reason why I'm at this point. But honestly I barely have time to eat - so I just make sure to grab what I can eat with the condition that its must be nutritious to my body.

Thank you for the advise - it really helps! I'll try and up my calories this week - back to what I should be eating and not stress too much until I drop in the low normal BMI. :-)

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Tomorrow will be my 10th month post op. For the past six months I would say my weight loss has been steady - 8-10 pounds a month. With no real stalls.

This past 2 weeks I lost 9 pounds. Which I'm loving - only 6 more pounds to goal. But I'm also concerned at how quickly I'm still losing at 10 months out and with a BMI of 24.1.

I've been traveling for work this last two weeks and stress level is high - I'm sure I'm not getting in all my calories. But traveling is part of what I do. Has anyone lost too much? Or couldn't stop the weight loss at goal?

I wouldn't really worry until you get to goal, I didn't. I actually wanted to be five pounds UNDER my physician's goal. Then you'll have to find where you need to be to maintain. If you're still wanting to lose that six pounds and maybe a few more to have a pad, then I'd wait to increase calories until you get the that point. You're really doing good, congrats!

[Ms.Cali 56]

Thanks - that sounds like a good idea.

[Michellemo 161]

I'm also below goal and dont want to lose any more. I'm having a hard time adding more food though. I just don't want to eat more.

[Ms.Cali 56]

Same here - I truly don't enjoy eating anymore. It hurts (even liquids). And I never feel hunger so it's very easy to forget to eat when I'm busy or traveling.