Need some advice/motivation.

[Only1likeme 69]

Hi. I was sleeved on 12/11 and seems to have slowed down my weight loss. I'm freaking out because I feel like I had surgery to only lose 40 lbs. (in almost 3 months) Most people have past me by on the weight loss and I keep thinking that I won't lose anymore? Honestly. .. did anyone else experience this and If so what jump started your weight loss again if any? #confused #scared

[delta_girl 931]

Lots of variables there that are unknown from your description. I cut out all soda, fried food, creamy foods, most refined or highly processed foods, many sugary foods. I weigh regularly and when I don't see progress, I take immediate action. Its calories in vs calories expended. Salads with no dressing, plain chicken, fresh fruit, avoiding saturated fats, turning down tempting treats brought by others to work. I still eat what I like, just not much of it. If you give more information about your typical food intake, then maybe you will get more sound advice.

[Christian Zaccone 243]

change diet, drink more and excercise like an maniac!!!!!

Chris

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Weight loss slows down for most of us after the first few months. Are you on track with your diet and exercise? If so, keep on going and you will keep losing weight, just maybe not at the pace you expected or in a smooth line. Most of us have some "resting periods" during weight loss then it picks up again.

I had lost pretty much exactly what you have lost at three months out. I put my head down and kept going, and at 8 months out I'm down 105+ lbs since surgery and 155+ lbs overall, and I'm happy with that!

I know it's a cliche, but it really is a marathon rather than a sprint. The worst thing you could do right now is tell yourself something like, I'm going to fail at this, I may as well give up and eat cupcakes -- if you follow your plan you won't fail and you will meet your goal. When it comes to weight loss and fitness goals, look at the big picture, but when it comes to what you are going to do to meet those goals, look at succeeding today by following your plan. It will all work out.

[Lilu 65]

Don't be scared that stall happens to all. Remember that you are not just losing on the scale you are also losing inches on your body. Increase exercise and eat healthier and don't stress because it will keep you in stall mode. Set back happen but how you handle it can make a difference. I am living thru that right now. You are doing a great job and it will bounce back and you will reach your goal sooner than you know it.