Hello I'm 9 weeks out from surgery. I'm only 30lbs down and I can't seem to get over this hurdle. Do you stay completely away from carbs?

During the weight loss phase most programs recommend staying completely away from bread, Pasta, potato, cake, crackers, and most carbs. I get "good carbs" from some veggies but avoid the rest as much as humanly possible. Some people can incorporate carbs back in during the maintenance phase, but for some people they are a slippery slope and can lead to weight gain through "grazing".

It's common to have a stall. Don't be discouraged.

30lbs in 9 weeks sounds completely normal. By carbs do you mean all carbs or just breads/pasta/etc... I eat carbs, I just don't eat simple, overprocessed carbs. More importantly I make sure to meet all my Protein and Fluid goals. I keep a Water bottle by the bed and start my day off with a drink. I keep water bottles with my everywhere and drink all day long unless I am eating.

I drink water all day long. The only carb I might have is a cracker or so with my Tuna or ham and cheese. If I snack it is fruit or vegetables.

I would keep carbs to under 10% of total calories, and the way that is done is by aiming for nearly entirely protein, and just accepting the little bits of carbs that slip in (you probably need them anyway just to keep your brain running). Nobody completely avoids carbs even if they think they are. Alcohol is a similar bad idea, and for the same reason...your body can burn that first for quick energy and thus hold onto more stored fat. Have you been cleared for exercise yet? If so, by all means go for it! It felt really great to be able to get back on the trails again.

Yes I excerise 4 times a week, swimming, yoga, trainer and another day on the floor with what the trainer taught me.

I avoid starches (rice, Pasta, bread, potatoes, starchy vegetables) for the most part. I don't avoid carbs altogether, I just minimizing them by focusing on Protein first and choosing lower carb foods.

As long as you are getting in all of your protein, you really won't have much room for carbs early out.

You weight loss sounds great.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process. You will continue to stall while you lose weight. We do not lose weight at a constant rate.

Embrace the Stall!

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