help.! not losing

[dbering 4]

was sleeved feb 17thb

[dbering 4]

sorry. i was sleeved feb 17 th. i have only lost maybe 25 lbs. i worry when i eat. that i eat to much and i know i dont i guess its cause i eat more times ? i dont get enough Water cause i am struggling with Protein. it takes 2 hours to get a shake down ! am i at normal weight loss or am i behind ? what can i do. i have been in a very bad depression over break up too which makes it harder to eat. and i cant eat in the mornings either plz any advice would be appreciate i want this to work. feeling lost

[StephanieRR 131]

Well it looks like you have already lost 31 pounds. That 30 pound mark always has a plateau area around it somewhere. At least it does for me. Hang in there and stick to your guidelines and it will drop again. I went through a couple already. I did everything they tell you to try...extra Water, exercise, no salt, etc.... My nutritionist said my body was just holding on to every ounce it could thinking I'm starving it and to wait it out. She also made me stay off the scale for a while so I would dwell on how I felt instead of the number on the scale. It worked! She was right! I wish I had some magic answer other than stick it out, but I don't know of one. Best wishes and I'm sure you'll do great.

[StephanieRR 131]

PS... Sorry about your break up. Emotional eating is huge. Try to stay focused on projects and keeping busy. I do spring cleaning!! It's great exercise as well!! Just so you know, 25 pounds since Feb 17th is GREAT!!! Keep it up!

[Teachamy 1,042]

Your weight loss seems right on track to me! I was sleeved in Dec. and you and I have lost about the same amount. Do you use My Fitness Pal? If you are lost, it helps to track everything you eat/drink there. Then you know exactly how much you are taking in. I stay between 600-800 calories a day. Good luck!

[dbering 4]

thanks soooo much

[Aquafinaflo 35]

_{well i was sleeved the day after you and i have only lost 23lbs since surgery. But i have been losing inches even though the scale wasn't moving. I too feel like i am struggling sometimes because it has gotten harder for me to get my Protein Drinks down. But just stay the course, we'll make it.}

Edited April 7, 2014 by Aquafinaflo

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Keep up the good work because you are losing. Our bodies are different, and we lose at different rates. Focus on something positive, buy a few daisies to put at your front door to remind you summer is coming, and we can all get outdoors and let the sunshine rejuvenate us. Life is good, and we are changing ourselves and our lives. God Bless.

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

I wouldn't call losing 31 lbs "not losing". That's over 15 lbs a month, I'm sure you probably haven't done that before! Do you know why it's taking you so long to get a shake down? Maybe try a different one? I'm less than 3 weeks out and it takes me about 1/2 hr usually but mine are yummy. Make sure you find some you really like and play around with them if you have to.

[dbering 4]

what shakes do you use ? i use Isopure which is a big shake but 50 grams of Protein. any other good ones. these are chalky

[DeniseNCC1701 306]

I think you're doing great! You're over 1/3 to your goal, which sounds pretty awesome.

Be well…

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

From what I've read, your body won't use that whole 50 g at once, it will "dispose" of the rest. You might as well go with a smaller tasty one with less Protein that's easier to get down. I like Premeir protein. The chocolate is thick so I mix it with 1/2 c skim milk. Makes it about 35 G protein. Not chalky to me at all. Tastes like chocolate milk. I often do 1/2 at a time and it only takes 10-15 min to get down. Then I can go back for the other 1/2 and it's still nice and cold. They also make strawberries and cream. It's thin enough that I don't add milk and I can get it down quickly. 30 G protein. Tastes like strawberry milk but not as sweet. I also do 1 cup skim milk mixed with a scoop of Unjury chocolate splendor. I heat it up and add a little sugar free hazelnut Torani Syrup. Tastes like fancy hot chocolate. I do have to drink that from a lidded stainless steel up to keep it warm and keep me from smelling the whey protein.

[dbering 4]

where do i get premuir shakes

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Premier shakes at Sam's Club. Also I hear costco. Good but do not overbuy!

[kyleebean 209]

I really like the EAS CARB Advantage. I only like the chocolate fudge and the caramel latte. they are 100 cal and 17 gm of Protein.