Weight Gain every day that I don't exercise?

[Begin Again 12]

I'm becoming very frustrated and wondering if I have some kind of metabolic issue. I'm 5 1/2 weeks Post op and I find that on days that I don't exercise I gain 1 pound. I am following all of my nutritionist's guidelines (and what I've learned on here). I am aiming for 60 grams of Protein per day and only eat carbs that come in my low fat, no sugar added greek yogurt (I eat Dannon light and fit which only has 80 calories per day). I eat three small meals and stick to around 300-500 calories per day. I am losing, I try to exercise daily for an hour, but in reality it generally ends up being 3 days a week. I know that I need to be better about that. However, I weigh 274 and at this weight and the limited calories it seems like I should be losing even if I don't exercise. Curious what you all think?

[Lakelandgirl 17]

You are most likely losing Water weight from perspiring on the days you workout. I am pre-op and am experiencing the same thing.

[Begin Again 12]

Lakelandgirl, Thanks for responding. You are probably right, I don't know why I had not considered that. I have been pushing myself really hard and sweating a lot.

[gra5u5 30]

Try upping your Protein to 80 or 90 a day. Make sure you are drinking at least 64 oz of Water. Good luck!

[kcadoret 81]

I'm not sure how frequently you are weighing yourself but the changes you see between frequent weigh-ins are usually related to Water retention as apose to weight loss. I personally loose 3 pounds just after my period. It also takes time for the muscle you gain from exercising to translate into weight loss. I've had numerous professionals recommend not weighing myself more than once a week to save not only my sanity but also keep the body's natural fluctuations in perspective.