Very Slow Weightloss! Starting BMI 33 - Data Included

[heep 1]

Hi everyone!

There are alot of experienced sleevers out here so I am looking for some insight about my weightloss to see if it's normal.

It's not that rapid as I would have expected, and I'm currently stalling for a while on the scale, so I decided to map out my progress to try and get down to the bottom of it.

I have attached a weightloss chart, can anyone give me feedback to if it's normal/expected or if I am doing something wrong?

If I'm gonna be honest with myself, the last month I have not really been tracking my food, nor working out properly and kinda eating carbs and bread. Basically I have been eating 'normally' but of course much smaller portions.

Also, I noticed that my tummy can fit more food sometimes. Have I over stretched it? Isnt it too early to over stretch?

I know that lower BMI people lose weight slower, and I think I have skrewed my metabolism over the years with so many low carby/atkins diets.

The last time I did the Atkins diet (before I got sleeved) it didnt work. So maybe there is some form of metabolic resistance?

I have started since yesterday a tracked excercise program (weights and cardio), and looking to burn around 600 cals a day. Any idea what mix of macro nutrients I should aim for, and what calories?

I really am scared that I am not making the most of my 'honeymoon' phase. I do want to get down to 130 lbs, so please give me any advice you can on my situation!!

Thank you!

PS: please see attached screenshot!

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I think it's impossible to say whether anyone's weight loss is fast, slow, or normal. We are all such different individuals, with different factors that govern our rate of weight loss. I have really tried to focus, not on how fast or how much I am losing, but on how compliant I am with my team's program. If I am complying to the best of my ability, then I can't worry too much about rate of weight loss. It is what it is, and I can't control it beyond doing what my doctors and dietician say. So I worry about:

• weighing or measuring my portions
• keeping my meals within 3 - 5 ounces
• don't eat until full - eat until satisfied or the pre-measured portion is done, whichever comes first
• tracking everything I eat on myfitnesspal
• focusing first on lean Protein and green veggies
• avoiding all grains, starchy veggies, and sweet foods
• no liquid calories other than protein shakes

It's good to be aware of how much you are losing, but you can't let the rate or amounts get you stressed out or feeling defeated -- or overly confident, either! As long as you are being compliant and making good choices, the weight will come off. Good luck to you!

[brandnewme2015 217]

My weight loss is also very slow. I'm averaging about 2 lbs /week BUT I've lost several inches. My goal is also 130, and I'm confident I'll get there eventually, as I've only got 25 more lbs. to lose and still very early out (so are you!). As long as you are still losing, and not gaining, I wouldn't worry too much about the amount you are losing every week.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

It's exactly like Bufflehead said. I can't emphasize enough how important Portion Control is. I have been guilty of scooping up a serving spoon heaped with Peanut Butter and logging it as 1 TBS Peanut Butter. When I actually measured it, it was about 6 Tbs of peanut butter.

Get a little kitchen scale at the dollar store and use it. Logging is useless if you have lost all portion control and are not honest with yourself. My dad was a scientist and he was always saying things like "You cannot control that which you do not measure."

I just had an 18 month follow-up this past Thursday, and the doctor and nutritionist reminded me to eat 80-100 grams of Protein now that I am further out, and still eat my Protein first - all of it - before I eat anything else on my plate. I was also told that I was putting way too much fruit in my protein shakes and to cut total fruit all day to one 1/2 cup serving until I reach goal. Then when I am in maintenance, I can add some back.

Also, my Water is up to 100 ounces a day, and I had to cut out artificial sweeteners. So, all I have left of sweeteners is Monk Fruit sweetener which is ridiculously high priced, even at Walmart. This whole journey has been a "give and take" about finding balance - looking for that perfect combination of diet, exercise, work, play, and sleep that will benefit me the most. It's a very elusive little monkey for sure!

[p1Sz 52]

I started at 35 Bmi. Surgery was 12/18/14. My loss from then to present has been 1.6lbs/week. Fast first couple months. Slower in middle. Faster again lately. But at that overall rate, I'll be at 25bmi, 10 months after surgery. Which for me, is a reasonable weight loss rate. I think for anyone, if you can make it to normal weight within a year, that's a great result. Sounds like you are certainly on that path. It's not a sprint.

[p1Sz 52]

Here's my chart.

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

My beginning stats are pretty similar to the OP. Although any weight loss is fantastic, yor chart shows substantial amount of slowing as time goes on. Perhaps cutting your carbs by 50% would help.

[careya123 260]

You've got to track your food. Until you do that, you're just guessing about what to do to speed your weight loss. Sounds like your carbs might be a problem. And is your Protein high enough? Track!