Hello everyone. Do you feel like you have hit a plateau? I had my gastric sleeve done May 5th. This was a conversion from lap band. Is there anything you can be doing different to re - kick start your weight loss? I am facing my short comings and realize it's time to push myself in my exercise regime. What is working for you and does not work for you?

I am in a stall. Totally sucks. I've only lost a couple lbs the last three weeks. I was sleeved June 5th, just over 7 weeks ago. I have decided to try carb cycling. For me that will mean NOT being ridged about my carb count for just one day a week (today was my first day) and im hoping that will jump start my metabolism again. I have been exercising every day since I hit 6 weeks and eating around 700 cals. I know some people are really against this but im tired of being stuck at this weight when im working so hard and following the rules. We'll see what happens! At least all this exercise is making me feel fantastic! Plenty of NSVs even if the scale isn't moving. Good luck to you!

Edited July 28, 201411 yr by phatphotog

Phatphotog, please keep in mind that you will need to also meet your protein requirements and be sure to check and see if you are taking in your carbs, sugars and your protein in the appropriate amount. Maybe you should look at my Fitness Pal that will also help you to track how you eat what you eat keep track of your protein, carbs and all of the above. I know different things work for different people you might also look at your calorie count if you're not getting enough calories your body is going to be storing fat (starvation mode) and that will also stall your weight loss.

Edited July 28, 201411 yr by 30SOMETHING

I have hit some stalls here and there, but I have found the following things get me out of stalls quickly:

-Tracking EVERYTHING using myfitnesspal

-Drinking Lots of Water 64oz + I buy two big bottles a day, the local QT does two 33.8 oz Ozarka bottles for $2. I drink both (sometimes almost forcing myself to drink all the water)

-Making sure I'm staying busy and not eating when I'm not hungry.

-Beef Jerky/Greek Yogurt/Low fat String cheese are all your friends!

I legitimately forget to eat sometimes when I'm busy, but by watching my food intake on myfitnesspal, I can make sure that I get in enough Protein. My doc said 60-80g per day minimum. I try to hit 80g-100g while staying under 900 calories. I almost always make it.

My last stall I used advice from here and the weight came off pretty quick. Two things, 100oz of water and 100g of protein. Keep working out! Best of luck!!