Why Can't I Lose Weight?

[shadowgal 0]

I am 4 months out and I've only lost 50 lbs. I try to eat small meals and sometimes don't eat anything, but nothing is coming off. I've stopped the shakes because I thought I was getting all the Protein I need in meals. I exercise 3 days a week and take my Vitamins. What gives?

[HHHappy 225]

You've lost 50 lbs. I'd say you can lose weight. Maybe up your exercise and try logging your food into something like MyFitnessPal. That's what helps me.

[segatz80 14]

I am also 4 months out & have hit a wall with my weight loss. I'm down 74 lbs & very happy about that but I have 90 more to go!!! This is supposed to be the time we are dropping it like it's hot! I blame my plateau on cheating on my diet, not getting enough Water in, & not exercising enough. Sooooo...I'm back on the horse & starting drinking Protein shakes again, parking at the far end of the lot, and putting myself on a food & supplement schedule. I have 5 alarms on my phone that go off every time it's time for me to take my supplements and/or eat. I'm also squeezing exercise in wherever I can. I brought an 8lb dumbbell set to work and do arm exercises during down time. I also do butt clenches & squats. I get very weird looks from my co-workers, but screw it! I'm loving all the new found energy I have everyday!

I'm pretty much living on Protein Shakes, egg whites, grilled chicken, tuna salad, G2 & Powerade Zero, & Greek yogurt.

That's really all we can do, right??

But you should be proud of 50 lbs, that's 50 lbs less your carrying around!

Good job!!

[Iambeautiful 100]

WOW fifty pounds is quite an achievement....Were you able to lose fifty pounds prior to surgey? If you are like me you could do it but it wasn't easy then to gain a lot of it back. Drink more Water, excercise more, and cut down on carbs and write down everything that you eat.... stay away from fats in your foods...... you hit a stall but soon you'll see a loss again if you are sticking with the program....

[sophie'sChoice 269]

Congrats on your 50 lbs gone! You said that sometimes you don't eat. Eating less is not always the key. My nurse practitioner stresses the 5 small meals a day and Protein protein protein! We have to keep that metabolism going I guess. Good luck!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

ONLY 50!?!? That's a huge number to Celebrate. Seriously.

[is it just me 80]

I had a stall at my 4 month mark but I got passed it at month 5..... I think we have stalls through out this journey... Keep up the work..... I was told to change my food when I'm at a stall.... Give ur body something different......

[Sassy Pants1 186]

50 pounds in 4 months is amazing, especially since you started out with a lower BMI. Today was my 6 month mark and I've lost 57 pounds. From where I sit, you're doing great!